Get fit, get hydrated.

[Rig 17581]

How to Hydrate Better

 

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"Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water."

-- Christopher Morley
 

 

So how much water should you be drinking to stay healthy?

 

That depends on you personally—while there’s the general recommendation of “8 cups per day” (that’s about 2 liters), some experts think we should be drinking even more than that, while others say that the right amount depends on your diet, age, gender, and more.

We get about 22% of our required water from food, although that’s been going down as we start eating more processed foods and complex carbs and fewer fresh fruits and vegetables. So depending on your diet, you may need to drink six glasses of water or all the way up to 10!

 

Try drinking a big glass of water right before bed; most people can make it through the night without having to get up if they have water immediately before bed, rather than half an hour before lights-out, and you’ll feel better in the morning being more hydrated.

 

Then have a big glass of ice-cold water first thing after you wake up. Cold water shocks your metabolism a bit, helping you wake up and burn more calories throughout the day while also increasing your hydration levels. It’s an easy way to get your day started right.

 

During the day, keep a large glass of water nearby or fill up a BPA-free plastic, glass, or metal bottle (I rely on my trusty 15oz. Sip bottle, which can also keep tea or coffee hot!). It’s actually best to have a bottle that’s smaller than your hydration target for the day so that you’ll have to get up to fill it a few times. Struggling to meet your hydration targets? Try adding a squirt of lemon or lime juice (or a slice of fresh citrus) or some mint leaves to switch up the taste. You can also try adding tea—it’s a good source of liquid, especially if you’re drinking herbal tea or rooibos, which isn’t caffeinated. It may take a few days for your body to recalibrate, especially if you’ve been persistently slightly dehydrated for a while. But stick with it—soon enough, you’ll find that you’re not running to the bathroom as much, you’re thinking clearer, and you just generally feel better.

 

Here’s a toast your happy hydration!

[Callistus 988]

Daily reminder that Hydrophobes will soon fall.

[Tapman 6]

Hydration is key to living a healthy lifestyle. Without it, I am nothing, when I am nothing it means I wasn't hydrated.

[Deer__ 1558]

Stay hydrated, my friends.

[Auriel_ 652]

I n d i c i u s Be l l u m S i t i u s

[Taylor 504]

Thank you! I've always been curious as to how much I should be drinking on a daily basis. Over the years I've been told a variety of different things from physicians, doctors, relatives, and even family members! Just like you mention, the answer is generally somewhere between 2-2.5-liters. What they don't tell you, however, is that there are a plethora of ways to spice up your hydration habits. This is key knowledge for those with children, as it's generally a struggle to get your kids to drink water over juices and sodas in this day and age. After I employed IncompliantLore's useful flavoring tactics—specifically the squirts of lime juice—my children couldn't get enough! They drink water before bed, after waking up, during every meal, and all throughout playtime.

 

Thank you IncompliantLore! Remember to stay hydrated everybody.

[Keening 1264]

And on the third day the Lord said;

"L e t   t h e m   s t a y   h y d r a t e d."

[GDPR 014 48]

bless you, spread the way of hydration

[Unwillingly 18122]

WHAT IS THIS MEME

[Wand 1220]

24 minutes ago, Unwillingly said:

WHAT IS THIS MEME

KEEP

CALM

AND

STAY

HYDRATED

[Riftblade 856]

Hey Eli, great post about how important hydration is. Just wanted to tell everyone reading this that remember to stay hydrated.

[mmat 7460]

Am I on drugs?

[herculean_wud 3662]

******* weirdos 

[Triblelike 5]

Lal virgun

[StarGazzer 287]

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