Although the weather hasn't been scorching hot here so far this summer we are all about staying hydrated! After Ellie's little stay in hospital for being dehydrated (mostly down to alcohol but partly down to the heat). I keep banging on about drinking enough and my dad is sick of listening to me. He doesn't drink enough, not enough water anyway, he is more a coffee drinker.
Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining overall health and well being. Our bodies are about 60% water, and we need this vital fluid for various functions. Keeping hydrated is not just about guzzling down gallons of water, it’s about making hydration fun and part of your daily routine. These tips will help you stay refreshed and hydrated.
Carry a Fun Water Bottle
Let’s face it, a cute water bottle makes all the difference. Invest in a bottle that makes you smile every time you see it. Whether it’s covered in glitter, has your favourite characters on or even a motivational quote. A fun bottle will remind you to take a sip regularly.
Fruity Water!
Plain water is great but you can jazz it up a little. Add slices of lemon, cucumber, strawberries, or mint leaves to your water. Not only does it add a burst of flavour, it looks pretty too!
Remind yourself!
We all get caught up in our day and forget to drink. Set hourly reminders on your phone or download a hydration app. Some apps even turn drinking water into a game the more you drink, the more virtual plants you grow!
Eat Your Water!
Did you know that you can eat your water too? Munch on fruits and veggies with high water content like watermelon, cucumber, oranges and strawberries. It’s a delicious way to boost your hydration levels.
Make it a Ritual!
Start and end your day with a glass of water. Make it part of your daily rituals like brushing your teeth. Drinking water in the morning kick starts your metabolism and a glass before bed keeps you hydrated through the night.
Make Water Accessible!
Place water bottles or glasses of water in key areas around your home or office, next to your bed, on your desk, and in the kitchen. The more accessible it is, the more likely you are to drink it.
Tie it to Tasks!
Associate drinking water with routine tasks. For example drink a glass every time you finish a meeting, before meals or after bathroom breaks. It’s all about creating habits.
Healthy Hydration Alternatives!
If you’re not a fan of plain water, try other hydrating beverages like coconut water, herbal teas, or low sugar electrolyte drinks. They can add variety and make hydration more enjoyable.
Team Up!
Everything’s more fun with friends! Encourage your friends, family or co-workers to join you in a hydration challenge. Keep track of each other’s progress and motivate one another to stay on track.
Listen to Your Body!
Your body gives you signals when it needs water. Dry mouth, headaches, dark yellow urine and fatigue are all signs you might be dehydrated. Keep an eye out and drink up when you notice these signs.
Staying hydrated doesn’t have to be a chore. With these fun and easy tips you’ll be well on your way to meeting your hydration goals and feeling fantastic.
Do you always stay well hydrated?
I would like a new water bottle that will keep my water cold!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! It's such a challenge for me to get my water in every day, I always seem to reach for something else.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tips, Kim! Same here! I am such a coffee drinker. Now I have a reminder set up on the phone. It helps...most of the time!
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This was such a great post! Thank you for all of these ideas. I do already implement a lot of them, but I learned some new tricks today. I use water flavoring in my water, preferably the zero sugar kind. It helps make it not be so boring, because it's really all I drink all day, except for my protein drinks as meals and coffee in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI do sometimes put lemon and cucumber in my water, but the thing that got me drinking more was a straw cup! I know it's weird but for some reason I'm far more likely to drink it out of a straw.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great read! Just this afternoon I had the biggest headache when I got home from the shops. Five glasses of water later I felt better!
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