Hey Friends!

Happy New Year!

The 3rd day of 2021 is here and it’s time for those of us (namely me), who have not yet started to make any changes to get going. I have found in the past that when I try to make too many changes all at once, I end up never sticking to any. So this year one of my goals is to drink 4 liters of water every day, consistently. This does not include tea, juices, smoothies, etc.

Here are a few facts and tips that I have found to help motivate me to drink more water.

Facts:

1. There is no universally agreed quantity of water to be consumed daily.
2. Drinking water instead of soda can help with weight loss.
3. Water helps to hydrate your body and helps your skin to stay moist and hydrated.
4. Water is essential for kidney function and helps to flush your system of toxins.
5. Water boosts performance during exercise.

Tips that help me consume water daily:

1. Water bottles, canisters, cups, you name it if it’s cute I have it! I love getting cute things to drink water out of, however, I TRY to ensure the volume capacity is at least 1 liter. That way I know if I have 4 filled then I would have consumed my goal for the day.

2. I love cool water, so I add a few cubes of ice to my water. I absolutely dislike drinking warm water.
3. I have the apple watch which is set up to send me reminders to drink water, I try to have some every 2-3 hours at least.
4. Add fruits to your water! If you dong like the taste of plain water another way to add some flavor is to add fruits and or use an infuser.
5. Water flavoring packets are also a good way to add a little flavor to your water. I have used the Jolly rancher brand in the past, I love the green apple flavor.

Those are my tips for achieving my water goals in 2021 and to form more consistent water habits this year!

Let me know what your tips are in the comments below!

(Cups linked above are not affiliate links, they are just what I use, and I also bought these same cups on sale, so the price reflected may not be the price I purchased for).