Drinking more water is one of the easiest things we can do to improve our health. Luckily, there are so many water drinking tips and tricks to help you drink up!
Everything from how to remember to what water bottle to use. You’ll find these tips easy to implement in your day-to-day life. You’ll also find them to make a huge difference!
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I have always focused on water as one of the easiest things I can do for my health. I feel so much better and notice a huge difference when I’m hydrated.
Over the years, I’ve employed various tactics to help increase my water consumption. It makes me feel good and it’s something I can control and change pretty easily with a little intention.
Also Read: Drink More Water: Why, When, and How
I’ve mentioned in the past that I’m currently working as a Community Manager at WayBetter. It also inspired the post about ways to get active as a family at home.
I am having so much fun with it!
One of the games they run to help people create healthy habits and give them the accountability to stick to them is a Hydration Nation challenge. We share tips and check-in each day with a photo of us and our water.
So, while I have all this water on the brain, why not share some of what we’ve been talking about here!
Why drinking water?
Increasing your water and making sure you are well-hydrated is one of the easiest changes you can make for your health.
We all know drinking water is good for us, but let us count the ways.
- It helps prevent dehydration (obviously!) and all the complications that go with it.
- It helps keep skin bright.
- It helps improve mood.
- It helps with cognitive function.
- It helps boost energy.
- It helps fight off illness.
- It improves blood oxygen circulation.
- It helps you lose weight.
- It helps with nutrient absorption.
- It aids in digestion.
- It helps prevent constipation.
- It helps maximize physical performance.
- It protects your tissues, spinal cord, and joints.
- It regulates your body temperature.
Also Read: Drink More Water: Why, When, and How
Water Drinking Tips
We know why, so how about I share all the great tips I’ve come across lately? These are such easy ways to make a big difference!
Go for the big jug!
This is what sparked this list in the first place. One of the tips I found a couple months ago suggests to keep a jug of water in your fridge for multiple reasons.
1. You will always have fresh, cold water whenever you need it.
2. It will conserve water because you won’t have to wait for the tap to run cold.
3. You can mark the jug and keep better track of your goals.
4. It will serve as a visual reminder to drink more each time you open the fridge.
EnergyBud Gallon Water Bottle
This tip stuck in my head for a while. I kept forgetting how much water I had drank and how many times I filled my cup. A large jug helps serve as a visual reminder and allow you to better judge how much you’re drinking.
So, when the chance to try a one-gallon water bottle from EnergyBud came along, this tip was in my mind and I was on it! It’s so helpful!
The bottle comes with markings to keep you going and give you some goals to hit throughout the day. My favorite part about this water bottle may be the quality of the lid. It pops open easily with the push of a button and you can push it all the way back to keep it in place. The bottle comes with a large straw and items for easy cleaning.
I love seeing the water go down and reach a new marking and phrase to cheer me on.
Get your own gallon jug to keep you on track!
Visual Cues
An excellent tip for remembering your water is to give yourself visual cues. This is why I like the gallon jug so much. It reminds me to fill up and keep drinking.
There are a number of smart visual cues you can create for yourself.
- Mark your water bottle with the time of day instead of ounces and try to complete your water by those times.
- Get a bottle that is already marked!
- Place a certain number of rubber bands or silicone bracelets on your water bottle or one wrist. As you finish a bottle, take one off or switch it to the other wrist.
- Try a light-up water tracker.
- Add some water tracking stickers to your planner.
- Use an app on your phone that will alert you to drink or track your water.
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
As the American Heart Association notes, feeling thirsty indicates that you’re already dehydrated.
Therefore, it’s important to try to drink water throughout the day. There are a couple ways you can easily remember throughout the day. Linking to other daily habits is a good idea!
Try some of these water drinking tips to stay ahead of thirst!
Drink a glass of water before each meal
A good way to remember your water is to tie it to daily habits. Drinking a glass of water before each meal means you will drink at least three glasses of water each day.
When you’re feeling hungry, drink water.
As an added bonus, thirst is often confused with hunger, and “snacking” on water can help you figure out what you’re really feeling. Drinking water can also help fill you up so you don’t overeat later.
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Drink before, during, and after exercise.
When you sweat, that’s fluid escaping your body, and you need to replace it. Make sure to drink extra water when you exercise or engage in any activity that exceeds what you typically do every day.
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Make drinking water the first and last thing you do each day
An easy way to boost your water intake is to simply drink one glass when you wake up and another before you go to bed.
A glass of cold water in the morning may help wake you up and boost your alertness
Plus, drinking water before bed can keep you from waking up with a dry mouth and bad breath.
Make a little rule for yourself
Along with these easy times to remember your water, you can make any sort of little rule for yourself. I’ve heard of people who have a rule that they finish and refill their water each time they use the restroom. Others have said they listen to music and drink each time a new song comes on. It can be anything that works for you!
Add Some flavor
If plain water isn’t your thing, you can always make it more interesting by adding some extra flavor.
Try these delicious combos!
- Lemon, mint, and cucumber
- Raspberries and blueberries
- Oranges
- Ginger
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Basil
- Ice cubes from frozen fruit
High Water Content Foods
In addition to drinking water, and speaking of flavor and food, there are a lot of food that have high water contents and help you hydrate.
- Lettuce: 96% water
- Celery: 95% water
- Zucchini: 95% water
- Cabbage: 92% water
- Watermelon: 91% water
- Cantaloupe: 90% water
- Honeydew melon: 90% water
In addition to their high fluid content, these fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote your overall health.
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Get Spicy!
A smart idea to convince yourself to chug some more water during the day is to add a little more kick to your meals. Cooling down your mouth after a spicy meal is a great way to easily get in some more water.
Some like it hot!
Ice cold water isn’t the only way to hydrate. If you’re in the mood for a cozier feel during cold, winter days try something warm.
I love warm lemon water – a warm mug of water with half a lemon squeezed in is so comforting! Tea or coffee will also help hydrate. Also, don’t count out broth or non-creamy soups. All are great for feeling cozy and staying hydrated
Try a straw!
I’m going to wrap things up with this one because this is one of my favorite water drinking tips to share in the hydration games. It always sparks some great discussion!
I read in Huffpost article that we drink more water when drinking from a straw. It claimed we likely swallow more when drinking out of a straw than straight from a bottle. In addition, we tend to drink more often directly from a straw rather than opening and closing a bottle.
Some people have mentioned they don’t use straws because of wrinkles or inhaling excess air. However, I find that this works for myself.
Do you drink more from a straw?
Whatever you choose to drink from, get that water in!
Maybe even the EnergyBud gallon jug. It’s a great visual reminder and will help you get that water in and keep track of how much you’re drinking.
Don’t forget to grab that bottle on Amazon!
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