08/31/2026
ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER?
Our next tip stemming from our "Food Noise" post a few weeks back is to make sure you're DRINKING WATER!
Your body NEEDS WATER!
If you already drink a lot of water, this may not be that difficult for you.
For some people, they don’t drink water AT ALL during the day, then wonder why they have frequent headaches, lack energy, have weird cravings, and feel sluggish!
Drinking more water has NOTHING to do with “being thirsty” and EVERYTHING to do with giving it more of what it needs.
Your body is made up of 60%+ water- so why wouldn’t you give it what it wants?!
Just because tea, coffee, energy drinks, soda, seltzers have water IN them, that isn't the same as drinking WATER.
In fact, some of these beverages are very DEHYDRATING.
Did you know that some very preventable health issues can be taken care of by just drinking enough water?!
The general rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water.
For Example: If you weigh 200 lbs, drink 100 ounces of water per day (or about 5, 20 oz bottles throughout the day).
If that seems like too much, start with 64 oz per day (3-4 bottles of water).
Still not convinced?
Here are some not-so-obvious reasons to drink more water:
- You'll have more vibrant, healthy, hydrated skin
- Helps your joints stay healthy
- Curbs your cravings (believe it or not!)
- It keeps you regular
- It decreases headaches
- It protects against certain forms of cancer
- Keeps your kidneys healthy
- Keeps you alert and focused
- It helps your heart to do its job more efficiently
Here are some simple tips:
1) Drink a glass before every meal!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner = three automatic glasses without having to think about it!
2) Carry one water bottle everywhere! Pick a bottle size and give yourself a simple goal like, “I need to finish this 3 times today.”
3) Pair water with things you already do!
Drink when you wake up, when you take medications/vitamins, after your workout, or every time you have coffee!
4) Make it taste better! Add lemon, lime, cucumber, berries, mint, or add a low-sugar flavor packet if plain water is boring!
5) Start smaller if you're way behind. If someone currently drinks 30 oz/day, jumping straight to 80–100 can feel overwhelming. Add one extra bottle per day first.
6) Gameify it! There are different apps (like Plant Nanny, for example) that can help you track your water intake and make it fun.
