Easy ways to know
how much water to drink everyday
Drink water
is important. Without water dehydration can sneak up quickly. Plus we lose water every time we take a
breath or open our mouth.
How Much
Water to Drink Per Day Everyone is different and therefore, individually,
people’s need to drink water can vary.
The old
school rule of thumb from health professionals recommend that people consume at
least (8) 8-ounce cups of water on a daily basis.
Others have
suggested that men drink about 13 cups of water per day and women drink around
9 cups for good health. Naturally, the amount of water you drink each day has
much to do with your overall level of activity. If you regularly go to the gym,
then you’ll need to drink extra water.
Tips #1 What
color is your Urine?
If your
urine is anything but pale yellow or clear you need more water. We suggest
filling up several water bottles one day and take note how much water it takes
for your urine to change to a pale yellow color.
Tip #2 Are you thirsty yet?
Even before
you become thirsty, you should drink water before, during and after your
workout to avoid the symptoms of dehydration. Such symptoms include not only
thirst but
headache,lethargy,backache
and muscle weakness.
Sometimes,
many of our maladies can be overcome by simply increasing our intake of water.
In fact, according the nutritional experts, the hunger pangs you feel upon
occasion actually are the body’s way of telling you that you need to drink
water.
Tip # 3 set yourself up for success- Find “your”
water bottle that works for you.
I had a
relative that HATED drinking water. She would sip on coffee all day long. She would try stainless steel water bottles,
bpa free plastic bottles and hated them all.
She even bought her self a new glass drinking water cup but still could
only get down 2-3 cups a day.
Then one day
she found a glass water bottle. This was her answer, she found “her” bottle and
that made all the difference! It really
is important to find the right type of drinking bottle for your lifestyle.
Here is your
goal: Try monitoring your water intake closely for the next month. When you
drink enough, you’ll look and feel better! .
One way you
can keep the momentum going is by purchasing a water bottle that is made so
you’re assured that you’re always getting a fresh drink of water. Certain
brands, in particular, such as
New Wave
Enviro stainless steel and BPA free plastic water bottles
Earth
Lust stainless steel water bottle
Vapur bpa
free foldable water bottles
all make
water bottles that are safe to use as they are made of materials that are free
of BPA or bisphenol-A and safe, food grade plastic or stainless steel.. Don’t
consider using the plastic consumer water bottles, or the PET plastic, that is
available for consumer water use. The plastic is not safe for reuse and can
play host to a number of disease-causing bacteria. Therefore, make a commitment
to finding a way to hydrate that is safe and effective. Choosing the above
brands is a good beginning.
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