10 Ways To Get In Your Daily Water Intake

Why water? We all know that water is SO important and that we should be drinking a ton of it, but why? Staying well-hydrated will do all of this for your body:

• Improve your liver, hormones and metabolism
• Help carry and distribute nutrients throughout the body
• Help maintain blood volume
• Regulate body temperature

This is why you are healthier when you are continually drinking water throughout the day! Essentially, water is to our bodies what oil is to a car.

Next, how much water should you be consuming?

• Sedentary women should consume 72 ounces
• Sedentary men 84 ounces of water per day
• Those participating in a weight loss program should drink an additional 8 ounces of water for every 25 lbs they carry above their ideal weight
• Add an additional 6-12 ounces of water for every 15-20 minutes of exercise
• If exercise exceeds 60 minutes, use a sports drink or supplement to replace fluid and muscle glycogen stores.

With all this to be said, I understand how easy it is to forget to drink this much water so here are my best tips on making sure you get enough fluids throughout the day:

• Start your day with 8-16 oz of water (upon waking)
• Carry water with you
• Invest in a large measured water bottle
• Set a reminder on your phone
• rink a glass of water before every meal
• Drink before and after exercise.
• Order water when eating out
• Fill you fridge with water bottles
• Drink through a straw (we tend to drink more that way)
• Contribute to your daily water intake by drinking herbal tea, infused water, coconut water, carbonated water and even….coffee!

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