Top 8 Tips to Drink More Water!

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated.  The best way to do that is with water.  It has zero calories, and our body needs it to stay healthy.  It cools our body and replenishes our fluids when we sweat.  It helps everything inside our bodies to run smoothly and can even improve our skin and complexion.  The recommended amount of water per day is half of your body weight in ounces.  It's the best thing for us, so how do we drink more of it?  Read on to see my top 8 tips to drink more water throughout the day!

1.  You can get a gigantic water bottle (like me), fill it up once, and have it all day.

2.  Find a fun water bottle, like one with a motivational saying or one that tracks how much you drink.  You can find a bunch of them (like this one) on Etsy.

3.  Always have a plan for how you're going to refill your bottle.  If you like cold water, keep a gallon jug in the fridge and fill up a smaller bottle throughout the day.  If you don't have access to water or don't want to keep refilling, keep several water bottles readily available.

4.  Flavor your water with herbs, cucumbers, or fruits.  These items are low in calories and some are even "free" foods, which means you can have as much of them as you want.  Many water bottles are available with a infuser so you can put your additions in it, but putting them right into the water works just as well.

5.  Find a simple way to track your water.  Whatever that may be, find something that works for you.  You can wear bracelets and remove one every time you drink a bottle, you can tally how much you're drinking--however you do it, keeping up with how much you drink is important and can help you stay on track.

6.  Have a (friendly) competition with a friend or co-worker to see who can drink more water in a day.  Then, try to beat the amount from the day before the following day!

7.  Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning.  This will not only start your day off right, but it will give your metabolism a jump-start.

8.  Drink water with every meal and for every bite of food, try to have a drink of water.  You may even find that by drinking water while you eat can help you to eat less overall!

I hope that you are able to use some of these ideas to help you stay cool and hydrated with water!