How to drink more water everyday

There have been changing proposals throughout the years but the truth is, one’s need for water relies on many factors. Some of these include health, lifestyle, and living conditions.

Drink eight glasses of water a day, says every New Year’s resolution list. But it’s an easy goal to fall by the wayside, especially when there are more tempting drinks available. Proper water intake is key to healthy living, and we just aren’t getting

enough — nearly 80% of population says they aren’t drinking enough water. 

Whether you’re a serious athlete or just a recreational exerciser, hydration is the key to performance and recovery. Water helps regulate your body temperature, lubricates your joints. and delivers all the essential nutrients to your muscles when you need them the most during exercise.

And without proper hydration, you can experience all kinds of unwanted symptoms such as muscle fatigue, dizziness, and cramping, and you won't be able to perform at your highest level.

So there comes so many questions that ;

• How much water one should drink every day?

• How to calculate how much water one should drink?

• What are the best types of water bottles good for your health, is all water made equal, and the final word on whether coffee/ tea counts as water intake?

Lets know all about it one by one!!

HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK EACH DAY?

“We should aim to drink one to two liters a day,”. That equals two quarts of water or 64 ounces. Study says keeping a water bottle handy to remind yourself to drink throughout the day. 

“Not only is it convenient to drink, but it also helps us memorize or remember how much water We are actually drinking.

I like to choose a 17-ounce bottle or a 500-ml bottle, and then I can count throughout the day how many I've had. For instance, if it’s a 17-ounce bottle, I know I need three to four of those.”

For yogis, atheletes, and active people, the amount of water you need goes up.

For every hour of exercise you do, you need an extra quart (32 ounces or one liter) on top of that. 

“Just remember that one hour of exercise equals one extra quart of water,”. “So if you're doing a two-hour hike for instance, you know you need to double that up.”

HOW TO CALCULATE HOW MUCH WATER TO DRINK?

Okay, so, first of all, let me mention again that there is no "standard" recommendation for the amount of daily water intake since no single formula fits for all.

The following method uses water intake calculation based on weight, and therefore is better than the usual 8-glass a day rule.

Use the following method to calculate your daily intake range, and then add an additional amount depending on how much water you lose.

And no, there's no complicated formula, but a simple calculation. So relax!

Basically, your water intake should be half to 1 ounce per pound of your body weight.

For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, your daily intake should range from 60-120 ounces of water.

For easy reference, if you use liters and kilograms instead:

‣ 1 kg = 2.2 pounds

   ‣ 1 liter = 34 ounces

And there you have it! It's so simple. Calculate your daily requirement, and get started with the hydration mission!

HOW TO CHOOSE A WATER BOTTLE?

“It’s really important to get a good water bottle — not only something that’s durable, but that’s made of a really good clean material,” . Study says choosing a water bottle made of BPA-free metal, which is nice and light for travel, hiking, and everyday use.

“It’s a really good idea to know the size, something that’s realistic for you,”. “Something you can throw in your bag or keep in your car or at your desk. Then you're always having water nearby and you can constantly be reminded to drink.”

WHAT KIND OF WATER IS BEST TO DRINK?

When it comes to the different types of water to drink, there are several options available — but not all water is created equal. 

“I like to recommend filtered or pure spring water to most people. You can also get a filter for your tap at home,”.

And yeah!

It comes down to an individual's choice, which you prefer or whether you'd rather drink tap water. Just be sure to stay hydrated no matter which type of water you choose to drink.

DO TEA AND COFFEE COUNT AS WATER INTAKE?

In short: no. “Water is not tea, it’s not coffee, and it’s certainly not alcohol,”. “Even though these things contain water and most of them are made with water, the information that we’re giving to ourselves is not water at all. We need pure, unadulterated water in order to hydrate ourselves the best that we can.”

To make water taste better, adding a bit of lemon juice to your water, a sprig of mint, or a piece of cucumber. But try to stick to plain water as much as possible. 

“Adding things like a lot of ginger or sweeteners like honey don't actually give us the deep hydration that we really crave. But a little squeeze of lemon here and there is fine.”

The bottom line :-

Now you know, roughly, how much water you should drink in a day. We’ve seen how important it is to your health and learned ways you can stay more hydrated. I hope that this article has been helpful.

And if you decide to increase your water intake, let me know how it goes. What improvements did you see? What tips helped you remember to get your hydration in? I love to hear from you.

Xoxo

Slimlady