Drinking more water is an important part of being healthy and obtaining your health goals. While it’s easy for me to make it a point to drink more water throughout the day, I understand that it will be harder for others. That’s why I thought it would be beneficial to you if I shared some Tips For Drinking More Water. I hope that these will motivate you to drink more water. After all, I want you to achieve your health goals.
13 Tips For Drinking More Water
- Start your day by drinking a glass of water. It should be the first thing you consume. Yes, even before you drink coffee.
- Keep your water bottle/glass filled up (Don’t put an empty glass down).
- Keep your water close to you so that’s easily accessible. That way it’s always on your mind.
- Try to drink a cup of water within the hour and refill it every hour (might be best during the 8 hour work day, so that you know you are getting the 8 glasses you need).
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime to your water.
- Slice and freeze citrus fruits and use them instead of ice cubes to chill your water.
- When you drink juice, substitute half of it with water.
- Put your water into a cute glass or cup. It won’t make it taste any better but it will look prettier and maybe even more enticing.
- Drink half a cup of water before and after each of your meals. This will also help fill your belly so that you eat less.
- Use a straw so that you take bigger sips and consume more water.
- Think of the money and the calories that you’ll save at a restaurant by drinking water instead of another drink.
- If you do want to drink a soda or coffee, don’t allow yourself to do so until you’ve had X number of glasses of water before doing so.
- Track your water intake with this FREE Printable Water Intake Log .
I make it a habit to drink water every day. However, I struggle with the amount of water I drink and that’s where having a water intake log comes in handy (link to one above) so that I can keep track of it. Not only will it keep you on track but it will allow you to create a habit.
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I totally do the tip about drinking a certain number of water bottles before getting my frozen cokes! Loved this post!
So glad you liked this post 🙂
These are great tips. Since I am also struggling with drinking too many soft drinks, I think I will incorporate the one that you have to drink a certain amount of water before you can have a coke. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone this way!
So glad you found it helpful. You can do it!
I am so bad with drinking water and I do need to drink more. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips
Thank you for the great tips. I know I do not drink enough water. I really like the cute cup idea, I know that will help dress up my water. 🙂
I like to use the natural flavor packets to flavor my water, I use black cherry lime flavor the most, and it taste really good, I also add fresh lime on top of that, it helps me drink more water.
I drink a fair amount of water but sometimess dont hit my 8 glassees. I dont drink soda much at all, but I do drink coffee. It’s easier for me to hit the 8+ in the summer but in the winter I always want something hot.
I use lemon in my water. It has allowed me to stop drinking sweet tea.
I think having lemon water instead of coffee is smart.
Smart tips. specially the hour drinking one. I used to drink lemon water but the dentist told it was eating away my enamal. she said to drink it but drink fast not sip on it all day long.
I love your tips , especially that of freezing citrus fruit and adding it to the water
I like hot water with lemon in morning first thing.