I have all ready addressed the importance of drinking at least 3 liters of water each day, but I have more to say.
Admit it, sometimes water just doesn’t sound like the most exciting thing to consume when you’re craving something carbonated, caffeinated, or flavored. Oh how our bodies are obnoxious to crave unhealthy things!
Here are 3 tricks to Enjoy More Water:
1. Drink from a fun water bottle/glass.
Why does drinking from a cool bottle make water taste better? It’s not backed by any rule but I know it’s true. Check out this adorable mason jar, paisley glass, turquoise tumbler, or monogrammed mason jar.
2. Add fruit to your water.
Go crazy adding fruit into your water! Soak the fruit overnight with the water to make the flavor more intense.
Adding lemons, mint leaves, cucumbers, ginger is just fun! Play spa day while at your office. Close your eyes a moment and breathe…ahhh.
3. Carbonated water.
Carbonated water can be confusing. Is it good for you? It’s really not that hard though, carbonated water is just that, carbonated. water. It’s water, it still hydrates. It’s just added carbonation. Carbonated water has been my latest obsession. If you’re trying to quit soda, carbonated water is a great way to slowly wean yourself off but still get that carbonation feel.
Other helpful ideas and tricks I use to get in more gulps::
- Chia seeds can hydrate quicker and keep you full. It’s great for during a workout.
- Might as well add some competition. Challenge yourself in a drinking game. Every time you receive an email, chug for 5 seconds. Bahaha.
- Make it a rule to drink a full glass before you eat anything. If you really want that naughty treat that is tempting you, you must first drink a full glass of water.
Only yesterday my personal trainer recommended that – to prevent snacking – I have a glass of carbonated water with a slice of orange and ice….but in a wine glass. This way, it almost feels like you are having a treat and you sip it really slowly. It worked! No snacking for me last night and I actually really like the stuff now!
I try to drink a lot of water each day…I always leave a pint of water on the side and down one every time I go in the kitchen. It feels like water is the one thing that the press can't suddenly say isn't good for us!!
Love your blog 🙂
Caroline
http://www.cocktailsandcaroline.com
Exactly! Slightly tricking the mind by using a wine glass can actually work! I mean until you really NEED some wine 😉
Thanks for stopping by!
XO Chloe
fruity water sounds like a good way to keep hydrated! thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Of course! I'll be stopping by much more! 🙂
I totally agree with you on using fun glassware! Everytime I get a new water bottle or glass I always feel the need to drink more water 🙂
Exactly! You don't want the cute cup to go to waste 🙂