Drinking water can feel like a chore when you aren’t used to it. Knowing your body needs so much water each day to stay healthy can feel overwhelming if you’re used to consuming other beverages. Most people don’t want to give up their favorite drinks in exchange for water. It helps when you take it slow and switch things up to increase your water intake.
Everyone likes tips and tricks to make learning new things easier. Thankfully, there are tips for drinking more water. Take a look at these, and you’ll be consuming the recommended amount of water you need with ease.
Tip #1. Create a routine.
Creating a routine for drinking water can help you commit to consuming more. Start by having a glass of water each morning before your coffee or morning meal. Designate a special glass and keep it handy just for your water. If the glass is out and in eyesight, you’re more likely to use it.
Tip #2. Get an app.
There are apps that help you drink more water. Apps like Hydro Coach, WaterMinder, and Aqualert help you get the right amount of water throughout the day. The apps include gentle reminders and helpful tips that make consuming enough water effortless.
Tip #3. Get a bottle.
Hydromate and other companies offer bottles designed to help drinkers consume half a gallon or a gallon of water per day by labeling their bottles with markings that include the time and the amount of water to drink. Simply fill and go, and you have all the water you need for an entire day in one easy-to-carry bottle. I love the stainless steel water bottles as they avoid all plastics and keep your drink cool, even on a hot day.
Tip #4. 32 ounces before each meal.
By consuming a 32-ounce glass of water in the hours before each meal, you can easily consume all of your water for the day in three sittings. Any deficit will be made up by eating fruits and veggies with high water content. Consider adding aloe juice to your water to help maintain a healthy gut.
Tip #5. Cut out dehydrating food and beverages.
Hydration is lost to evaporation and foods that drain water from your system. Alcohol and soda both zap water from your system. High salt foods and over-processed foods also rob your body of hydration. Limit or eliminate these foods to help you keep as much hydration as possible. Keep the caffeine intake low, as it’s also dehydrating.
There are lots of ways to consume water without feeling overwhelmed. Consider any of these tips for drinking more water and you’ll see an improvement in the frequency and consistency you have getting enough proper hydration day in and day out.
[RECIPE] Aloe Vera Juice
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Aloe Vera
- 32 oz Filtered Water
Directions:
- Make your own aloe juice by mixing aloe vera and water. The exact ratio of water to aloe vera is up to you, depending on how thick you would like the juice to be, but I would recommend a ratio of about 16:1.
- Let it sit in your fridge for a few hours. Enjoy!
To Your Health,
Patti
