You’re probably thinking “I know how to hydrate, I don’t need to read a whole blog post about it.” You probably think you’re going to drink a glass of water when you’re thirsty and then bam you’re hydrated. But that’s not really the case and it is more in depth than you would think. Besides the fact that our bodies are made up of over 50% water, water is the solution to most of our problems. Dry skin? Drink more water. Bad acne? Drink more water. Suffering from migraines? Drink more water. Okay so I’m not exactly a doctor but you get what I’m saying. Before you diagnose yourself and turn to medicine you should take a step back and evaluate how much water you are consuming throughout the day. Depending on how active you are you might have to drink more but even if you are sedentary, water is important. I have a friend that drinks probably two cups of water at MOST a day and it hurts my soul every time I think about it. Being hydrated affects your daily life and how you function including exercise, focus, and sleep, not to mention the bad breath that comes from a dry mouth.
I am sure you have seen those water bottles that have times written on the outside so it’s basically a schedule for drinking water which can be extremely helpful. I’ve seen those on Amazon but I’m sure if you google it there are many other places you can buy them from. If a giant jug of water is a little bit too intimidating for someone who doesn’t drink a lot of water, start out with a small 16 or 24 ounce water bottle and carry that around with you. Focus on drinking one of those often let’s say aim for at least three to four a day. I find it easy to drink water first thing in the morning before any coffee or breakfast. You’ve been asleep without water for seven to eight hours, your body has to be thirsty. After chugging some water in the morning, then focus on drinking water before or throughout your meals to stay hydrated and also not over eat. If you are active, it’s even more important to be drinking an adequate amount of water to replenish all the liquids lost through sweat during a workout. No one wants to run or do a high intensity workout with a stomach full of water so drinking continuously throughout the day can prevent that sudden urge to chug a gallon of water before and during your workout.
Last thing I want to cover is how to spice up your water because let’s be real, it can be a little Plain Jane after a while. My go to is a little bit of lemon juice or lemon slices to add a little bit of tartness for a more appealing flavor. Other options could be sliced fruit like oranges or strawberries for a hint of sweetness while still allowing your body to hydrate. Just remember that you literally need water to survive so it really should not be a hassle to drink water throughout the day and listen to your body!
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Coach Liv, Pn1
