How to Drink More Water
Drinking water is not just a necessity; it's a lifeline for your well-being. With countless benefits, water is the elixir of life that keeps our bodies functioning optimally. A daily intake of water is essential as it supports various bodily functions and ensures overall vitality.
From boosting digestion to enhancing mental clarity, water is a simple yet powerful tool that EVERYONE needs to maintain good health.
Why does drinking water matter?
Water plays a vital role in promoting proper digestion and nutrient absorption. It helps break down food and aids in the smooth movement of waste through the digestive system, preventing constipation and promoting regularity. (AKA makes you go #1 and #2 more frequently)
It’s also essential for maintaining proper hydration levels throughout the day. It helps replenish fluids lost through everyday activities such as breathing, sweating, and urination. Staying hydrated improves energy levels, keeps your skin glowing, and promotes healthy kidney function by flushing out toxins.
Did you know that drinking sufficient water can also aid in weight management? By substituting sugary drinks with water, you can save yourself from unnecessary calories and satisfy your thirst without adding inches to your waistline. Water helps curb appetite and boosts metabolism, supporting weight loss efforts.
In addition, hydration is closely linked to our mental well-being. Dehydration can cause brain fog, mood swings, and fatigue. By keeping your water intake steady, you can enhance cognitive function, improve mental clarity, and uplift your mood. Water keeps your brain in top shape, allowing you to focus, concentrate, and perform at your best.
Last but not least, drinking water is crucial for maintaining optimal joint and muscle health. Well-hydrated joints are better lubricated, reducing the risk of discomfort and stiffness. Water also helps transport nutrients to muscles and supports their proper functioning, preventing muscle cramps and promoting quicker recovery after physical activity.
How to drink more water
Bring a water bottle with you EVERYWHERE
Set a timer on your phone or download a reminder app
Add flavouring to make water it more appealing
#1 Bring a water bottle with you EVERYWHERE
Bringing a water bottle with you is a super easy step to ensuring you have access to water at all times during your day.
Whether you work from home, in an office or out in the field, ensuring you have one or two water bottles handy and easily accessible will enable you to reach for them more often, ultimately upping your water intake.
#2 Set a timer on your phone or download a reminder app
Life gets busy. I get it!
How often are you laying in bed at night asking yourself, “Where did the day go?”
It’s easy to lose track of time in our busy lives. This also means making time for important things, like drinking enough water, are becoming increasingly vital.
A simple way to ensure you don’t forget to drink water can be as simple as getting a reminder.
Whether it’s simply setting alarms on your phone throughout the day or downloading one of the many free reminder apps, there are some even specific to water intake, this will help you be more accountable for hitting your water intake goals.
#3 Add flavouring to make water it more appealing
Who doesn’t like a nice flavoured drink?
Adding some lemon, mint, cucumber, or any type of fruit really, gives our taste buds a hit of flavour and makes drinking water more enjoyable. If you’re a person who finds drinking water just boring and that's why you never drink any then this tip will be a game changer for you!
I find adding a bit of flavour to my drink makes me forget I’m drinking water plus makes me drink more when I add fruit to it as it makes it almost like a healthy juice alternative. Win-win!
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