Ready for challenge eleven?
Did you know your body is made up of 60% water? That is more than half and why it is so critical to make sure you are drinking enough high quality water (spring is the best but filtered will do) each day. The rule has always been 8 glasses a day but as with many other things a one size fits all approach is not always the way to go. Starting with at least 8 glasses a day is a great place to begin especially if you are currently drinking less. And then adding more as needed based on things like your activity level, if you are sick or simply if you feel thirsty. Listening to your body and what it needs is the best way to make sure you are getting enough.
This week’s challenge is to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and more if you feel your body needs it. The first thing you are going to do is track how much water you are currently consuming. I have found that we may think we are doing something but then once we pay close attention we find that is not the case. If you are 100% certain you are getting at least 8 glasses a day you can skip this step. However, if you are not sure I highly recommend you take one day to track it. Once you are aware of how much water you are consuming you can make the adjustments you need to hit your 8 or more glasses a day. Below I am sharing 5 tips to help you get into the habit of drinking more water as well how to sneak more water into your day.
5 Tips To Help You Drink More Water
- Have a glass immediately upon rising and sip on it while you get ready for your day. The minute I get up I go downstairs and fill a 32oz mason jar. I drink the entire thing before going to work.
- Add natural flavor enhancers to your water like fresh squeezed fruit juice. When I hear people say they don’t like the taste of water or that they get bored with water my first suggestion is to add a splash of fruit juice or fruit puree. Fresh squeezed lemon, lime or clementine is my favorite.
- Try sparkling! Sparkling water has a way of making the everything feel special.
- Focus on adding more water to your meals (soups, bone broth, smoothies) as well as eating more fruit and veggies that are naturally full of water. Eat veggie like cucumbers, cauliflower or spinach.
- It’s all about convenience and reminders. Having a water bottle that you can take with you everywhere you go can help you with both of these things. There are so many fun water bottles out there these days. My favorite are from brand bkr! So many cute colors and they are glass vs. plastic which I love.
Ready, Set, Go…. Challenge Time
The first step is to set up your free account at Healthstorylines.com if you have not already.
Simply click here to register for your free account.
Challenge Eleven Instructions:
1. On day one track how many glasses of water you are drinking.
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and more if needed.
3. In the journal section of the Health Storylines app record your daily water consumption and how you are feeling. If you did not drink your 8 glasses record why you think that is and how you think you can improve the next day.
4. If you feel comfortable and want to share, post a screenshot of your journal entry or share one of the above tips with your audience and use the hashtag #wholelovleylifewater on your Instagram, Instagram Stories or Facebook so we can engage with each other’s posts. And, if you are ok with it (I will get your permission first) I will repost on my Instagram Stories.
Let’s continue to inspire each other!
If you need any help using the Health Story Lines app check out this amazing video!
If you missed my earlier challenges you will find them here!
