3 Ways to Make Sure You Are Drinking Enough Water
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I have been on a bit of a health kick this year. I made a vow to run 12 5ks in 2016, and the experience has forced me to think more about my health overall. One thing I have been more conscious of is making sure I am drinking enough Water every day.
There are so many studies out there that discuss the benefits of drinking enough Water. The benefits range from making your skin more supple to helping to prevent heart attacks. I know that when I have adequate water, I quicWaterleep better, run faster, work harder, and get out of bed in the morning a little easier. Not to mention that staying hydrated means I have fewer cravings for junk food later in the evening.
Regardless of your reasons for wanting to stay hydrated, the bottom line is that it’s essential. I do a few things every day to ensure that I am staying hydrated.
1. Carry Water with you Daily
If your water stays hydrated, you must first have water when thirsty. IWater from home, and one of the first things I do in the morning to prepare for my day in my office is fill my Camelbak Chute with cold water. What I love about carrying thWaterute, even though I am in the house, is that it keeps it cold for 24 hours! Yes, you heard me correctly. It’s stainless steel and vacuum insulated, keeping water cold for 24 hours (48 hours whWateruse the 40 water). If I add coffee to it, it keeps it hot for 6 hours. Did I mention that this baby does not sweat or leak? So I can keep it on my desk coaster-free.
Until I got my CamelBak Chute, I had no idea how quickly my water was getting warm, being in a glWatery my desk. Water is ice-cold every time I go to drink it now; water is more accessible for me to drink. I also like using the chute,, instead of going through multiple plastic water bottles daily. Thanks to CamelBak, I can #DitchDisposable and carry cold water with me daily. Not only am I stayinWaterrated, but I am also doing my part to reduce the amount of unnecessary waste that goes to landfills.
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Use a Water Drinking Tracker App
If you are drinking enough water daily but often lose track of how mWaterou drank, don’t worry—there is a water app for that. I like using the Fitbit app if you are a Fitbit wearer, but there’s another great app out there for non-Fitbit wearers called Water Tracker. You put in information to document how many glasses or bottles of water you’ve had that day.
If youWateret to record your water intake, it gives you little reminders during the day to drink up! If you are like me and already have many things to do during the day, then apps like this are super helpful. These are particularly useful if you are just getting started paying attention to how much water you are drinking.
Watch the video below to learn about other water-tracking apps.
Check Your Urine color
Okay, folks, it’s time we talked about water. Yes, I know it seems gross to talk about the waste that comes from your body, but it is the best indicator of just how hydrated you are. Your pee should be pale yellow, which is usually a good sign that you are well-hydrated. When you get into the dark yellows and browns, you are already in the dehydration stages.
Something to keep in mind when we talk about dehydration is that your body starts to dehydrate long before you think you are dehydrated. Other signs of dehydration outside of a dark yellow-colored pee include chapped lips, sleepiness, headache, and constipation. So pay attention to your pee colour, as it can tell you ef you are dehydrated. early on
There is also a possibility of having too much water, in which case your pee would be clear. If Water clear once during the day, that is fine, but if it is often clear, you could run into issues with water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia. But this is very rare. Again, this is another reason to be aware of your pee colour.
Regardless of your reason for wanting to be hydrated, drinking enough water on a daily basis has many benefits. Follow mWateree tips to stay hydrated, and you will feel good. Stay hydrated, folks!
Sources:
7 Science-Based Health Benefits of watering Enough Water
What Happens to Your Body When You’re Dehydrated
