1. Drink a glass of water as soon as you get up in the morning. Drinking water right when you wake up will help jumpstart your metabolism as well as rehydrate you after going all night without any liquids. Keep a glass beside your bed or leave a note on your alarm clock to remind yourself.
2. Keep a water bottle with you all day. If you work in an office, keep a bottle on your desk and sip from it throughout the day. Set reminders on your computer if you have trouble remembering. If you work a more physical job, try to find a spot to keep a water bottle where you can access it regularly or just carry it with you.
3. Drink extra water after exercising. An additional 1-2 cups (.25-.5 liters) of water is sufficient following moderate exercise, but intense exercise with excessive sweating may require a sports drink, such as Gatorade or Powerade. These beverages contain sodium, electrolytes, and carbohydrates, which will help replace what you lost through sweat.
4. Eat foods with a high water content. About 20% of your daily water intake comes from food. Watermelon, celery, cucumbers, and lettuce are good, healthy diet choices that help with hydration. Soups and broths are also a good way to sneak more water into your diet.
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