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Wednesday Wellness: 5 Tips to Drink More Water

January 26, 2022 By Elizabeth 21 Comments

It is important to stay hydrated, here are 5 simple and easy ways to drink more water. 

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Hot chocolate and water

Good morning friends! As I mentioned a few days ago, my husband has been sick, we are not sure if it is Covid but he does seem to have all of the symptoms.  I am doing my best to take care of him and get him on the road to recovery. After speaking with the doctor, keeping him hydrated has been at the top of my list, that however has been  a challenge because his throat is so sore it is hard for him to swallow. Water with honey and lemon lemon, herbal teas and soups have been on constant rotation.

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Cup of tea with lemon and honey

All of this got me thinking about water and hydration in general. Did you know that dehydration can cause fatigue, memory loss, irritability, anxiety, and kidney stones? Water is essential for our bodies to function, it is that simple.

Water is the driving force of all nature.

Leonardo da Vinci Quote Water

Ways That Water Works in Your Body

According to the May Clinic drinking water and staying hydrated:

  • Regulates body temperature
  • Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth
  • Protects body organs and tissues
  • Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
  • Lubricates joints
  • Lessens burden the on kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products
  • Helps dissolve minerals and nutrients to make them accessible to your body

Water is the mother of the vine, the nurse and fountain of fecundity, the adorner and refresher of the world.

5 Tips to Help You Drink More Water

There are many things that determine how much water you should drink a day, including how active you are, your diet, your job(if you work outside), your health, etc. But the recommend minimum daily intake for women is 92 oz(11.5 Cups). and for men it is 124 oz(15.5 cups). I was actually surprised by these numbers because I was always told we need to drink 8 glasses of water a day.

These are my tried and true tips for getting the recommended daily amount of water a day.

Start & End the Day With Water

1.Start and end the day with a glass of water. After sleeping 8 hours your body is thirsty, so make sure the first thing that you drink is a glass of water. Place a glass of water next to the bed or by the sink so that when you brush your teeth you have a glass(before your morning coffee). Do the same thing before you go to bed, brush your teeth, and drink a glass of water, it will not only hydrate you but help to keep you from waking up with bad breath or a dry mouth.

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Drink a Glass Every time You Wash Your Hands

2. Drink a glass after every trip to the bathroom: Place a glass in every bathroom in your house so that every time you get up to use the bathroom you remember to take a drink after your wash and dry your hands.

cantaloupe filled with berries and mint

Fresh fruit for hydration

Eat Water Rich Foods

3. Drinking water is important but you can also consume water rich foods, which are exactly what you think they are, fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water, to get your daily intake Examples are, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloup, peaches, oranges, skim milk, cucumber, lettuces, and celery  but also chicken, yogurt, cottage cheese, pasta, and shrimp.

 

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Water with fruits and herbs

Flavor Your Water

4. Add flavor to your water with fruits, vegetables and herbs. One of my favorite combinations is cucumber and mint which is not only tasty but refreshing on hot days. I also like to start a cold winter morning with a cup of hot water with lemon. There are endless combinations of fruits and vegetables and you could also make fruit and herb ice cubes to keep on hand for water and for cocktails. In addition to fruits and vegetables I like to use electrolytes as well.

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Water at Yoga

Take it With You Everywhere You Go

5. Keep a full water bottle in your car, on your desk, in your bag, with your yoga mat or gym bag, next to your bed, on your Peleton. This will encourage you to take a drink every time you see a bottle.

"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." quote

Loren Eiseley Quote

How many glasses of water do you drink in a day? Do you think you get enough water? What are your “tried and true tips” to make sure that you hydrate daily?

My friend Elizabeth of Vintage Contessa recommended the book Water which she read years ago and Quench which was released last year also has great tips and ratings if you are looking for more ways to drink more water and learn more about its benefits.

Have a great day friends, I hope that you have a fabulous day, don’t forget to drink your water! Thank you for stopping by and spending part of your day with me.

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  1. Leslie Watkins says

    January 26, 2022 at 10:25 am

    Along the way I learned that you should always drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day…I attempt to do that…but I find it harder in the winter. Working on it! Great information, Elizabeth!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 10:44 am

      Thank you Leslie, here is another tip, drink lots of herbal or green tea or broth based soups.

      Reply
  2. LA CONTESSA says

    January 26, 2022 at 11:12 am

    YES< I KNOW I READ THIS BOOK AT THE RECOMMENDATION FROM MY SON YEARS AGO……….
    https://www.amazon.com/Your-Bodys-Many-Cries-Water/dp/0970245882/ref=sr_1_15?crid=3CAOUS7LDBHPU&keywords=WATER+BOOK&qid=1643213398&sprefix=water+book%2Cspecialty-aps%2C120&sr=8-15
    IT tells you simply WHY WE MUST DRINK!
    SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE HUSBAND!
    I AM CERTAIN YOU WILL GET HIM BACK ON HIS FEET SOON!
    XXX

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 11:52 am

      Thank you for the recommendation Elizabeth, I am off to check it out!

      Reply
  3. Paula@SweetPea says

    January 26, 2022 at 11:38 am

    I hope your husband feels good very soon. Great tips for drinking more water.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you Paula! Have a great day!

      Reply
  4. Lindsey says

    January 26, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    Gargling with warm water and salt is good for sore throats!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you for the reminder about that, I forgot that was something that would help. Now that I have the sore throat I will start to do that Lindsey! Have a great day and thank you for the tip!

      Reply
  5. Juliet says

    January 26, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Great reminder and tips, Elizabeth. Getting enough water can be a struggle, especially when traveling, etc. I hate having to stop on road trips or crawl over someone to get to bathroom on plane. I love that fruits and veggies add to our water intake … always a good idea to consume more of those. So sorry your husband’s throat is so sore. That’s the worst. And it sure does make it harder to get the water he needs to heal. Best wishes to you both. xo

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Juliet, you are so right about traveling. I hate to drink anything while traveling, by road or plane because I do not like public bathrooms. Have a great day my friend, I hope that you are doing well considering the circumstances.

      Reply
  6. William Kendall says

    January 26, 2022 at 3:57 pm

    Good suggestions!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 26, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you William. I hope you are well.

      Reply
      • Katherine says

        January 26, 2022 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks for the advise and tips. I am a big water drinker. It’s so good for you. So sorry your hubby is feeling so sick. A bad score throat is so uncomfortable. He is in my well wishes and thoughts.

        Reply
        • Elizabeth says

          January 27, 2022 at 8:28 am

          Thank you Katherine, he seems to be improving every day. Thankfully the sore throat which was incredibly painful is almost gone. How are you? Are you enjoying or just surviving the winter? It is pretty chilly this week but then next week we will be back into the 60’s. Hopefully we will have one more snowfall before winter is over.

          Have you been making anything hearty and comforting? A soup, a casserole? I would love to hear what you are making.

          Enjoy your day and thank you again for your well wishes.

          Reply
  7. Lynne Zemaitis says

    January 26, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    I hope your husband feels better soon! Thanks for sharing these great tips!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      January 29, 2022 at 9:24 am

      I’m a huge water drinker. Great information

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        January 29, 2022 at 8:37 pm

        ME too! Thank you.

        Reply
  8. Stacey says

    January 27, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    I’m always trying to think of new ways to drink more water consistently. Thanks for all of the great tips! I hope your husband feels better soon. <3

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 27, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you Stacey! He is feeling a bit better. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  9. Melba / Cocoon Raw says

    January 27, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    I am so sorry your husband is not feeling well. Praying he gets better soon. I am so bad about water! I used to drink it a lot, but the passed year I have been terrible. Thank you for the great tips! I will be applying them now.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 27, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Melba, thank you for your prayers. I appreciate that. Yes water can sometimes be a challenge, but little tips can surely help.

      Reply

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