Water is essential, universal, and 60% of the adult body is made up of it, which is why it is important to make sure you are well hydrated every day. It also protects your brain and internal tissues and lubricates your joints for better movement. Not drinking enough water can affect your overall health.
Observe the color of your urine, if it is amber, then that means you are not getting enough water. If it’s the color of straw, then you’re good to go!
Remembering to drink water can be difficult because we live in a fast-paced and overbooked environment, especially when we are at work, and there are more tempting foods that we prefer over water such as soda, juices, energy drinks, and coffees. So, juggling these two things at the same time makes water less of a priority which is alarming. And while those other liquids will hydrate you, they come with a lot of other not-so-healthy things like sugar and salt!
Here are a few smart ways to remind yourself of drinking more water during this summer heat wave!
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ADD DRINKING WATER TO YOUR EVERYDAY ROUTINE
Jumpstart your day with a glass of water and don’t just stop there, include a glass of water before or after your daily regimens: Exercise; work; play; etc. Incorporating water as part of your routines will allow you to trick yourself into drinking more water. The best thing about this is that you won’t even realize that you have already achieved the required number of glasses a day!
As we’re getting outside more now that it’s summer, adding hydration to your summer sunshine time is extra important!
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MARK YOUR WATER JUG WITH GOALS
Buying yourself a water bottle is the best way to never forget to drink water. Create your own hydration goals by marking your water bottle with the amount of water that you need to drink at a certain time. There are even bottles with time markers on them to help you out!
Through this, you’ll be more motivated to drink water because it will be like a game of track and field. The times you label are the laps. Buy a high-quality water bottle. If you want eye candy, buy one with fancy designs but do not compromise on the quality of it.
RING AN ALARM!
Still can’t remember to drink your water? Schedule a few alarms on your phone and buzz it with your favorite song! Don’t go for the regular annoying alarm tone. Setting it with a great song will motivate you to hydrate more.
MUNCH YOUR WATER
There are plenty of foods that are rich in water. While their water content may not be sufficient for your daily water needs, eating these foods can help you fill in those gaps that you missed. You can eat them as a snack in between your breaks. These foods include: Strawberries, watermelon, cherries, grapes, apricots, zucchinis, lettuce, cucumber, and more!
LEVEL UP YOUR HYDRATION EXPERIENCE
If drinking plain water is too bland for your taste, you can boost its flavor without adding a spoonful of sugar. Drop a few cucumber slices or add some ice cubes with frozen lemon slices into your water bottle for a splash of zing! If you want more spice, you can opt for herbs or ginger, or you can combine both. We also love the experience of sparkling water to add a little bubbly to your life!
Go the EXTRA mile by using a fun or crazy straw! We love using stainless steel and bamboo ones that can be reused over and over again. The great thing about using a straw is that it’ll trick your mind to sip and sip without realizing that you have already consumed a generous expanse of water.
Water can change your life, and whatever activities you’ll do just to remind yourself to drink more water, do it because, at the end of the day, it’s all about you facing life with good health and feeling better!
Cheers to staying hydrated this summer!
Dr Z
Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen – a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, is the director of Lime and Lotus Healing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also an author and leading expert in women’s hormones and health. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her expertise includes functionally evaluating thyroid, adrenals, male and female hormone imbalances, and digestion. Her mission is to empower women to transform their lives naturally to balance their weight, energy and get their sexy back! She has written for national publications such as Chiropractic Economics, Natural Awakenings and Nutrition Perspectives and has shared the stage at events with Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson. For more information on Dr Z and her programs and services visit –
