Tips to Increase Water Consumption

We've all heard a time or two that we should be drinking more water, especially when engaging in physical activity. But sometimes, drinking water and staying hydrated is a challenge. After all, our bodies are made up of nearly 60% water! How crazy is that? It's no wonder why staying hydrated is so important for our overall health.

Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst - it's an important part of keeping our body functioning properly and feeling healthy. Water helps lubricate our joints, protect our organs and tissues, regulates body temperature, carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, and so much more.

Increasing your daily water intake doesn't have to be hard. Check out my all time favorite tips and tricks below to help you stay hydrated throughout the day!

1. Infuse Your Water

Choosing to infuse your water with fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs is not only a fantastic way to enhance the flavor of your water, but to sneak in extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are provided by the fruits and veggies itself. Some favorites:

• Strawberry and Basil
• Cucumber and Mint
• Lemon and Ginger

Pro Tip: How to make detox water - Cut up your ingredients & add the desired amounts to your reusable water bottle. The more you add, the stronger the flavor becomes. Most fruits, veggies, and herbs can last up to 4 hours before they begin to break down.

2. Incorporate Water into Your Morning Routine

If you're the type of person that likes to have a morning routine - this is the perfect way to sneak in some extra water. I like to place a glass of water on my nightstand the night before so it is ready to go when I wake up in the morning. After a good nights rest, your body needs to be replenished. By starting the day with a glass of water, it not only helps set the precedence, but wakes our body up to start the day feeling refreshed!

3. Set A Timer

A simple, yet effective way to reminder ourselves to actually drink water. I know, sounds silly but it's true. Setting a reminder timer is a great way to fight back against our busy schedules. It only take a few seconds and the benefits are endless.

4. Purchase a Reusable Water Bottle

Setting a timer to remind ourselves to drink water goes hand in hand with purchasing a reusable water bottle. Aka make the water accessible! The more convenient it is for you to access your water supply, the easier it will become for you to drink it.

5. Set (SMART) Goals

Another great way to make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day is to set goals for yourself and track your progress! When setting goals remember to be S.M.A.R.T. & once you've achieved your goal - celebrate.