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A couple of suggestions I've used with my clients and for myself:
- set daily goals to drink one additional glass until the required amount is reached
- add lemon, lime, cucumber, berries... to add flavor
- take a big one gallon jug to work to refill bottle during the day (helps save money and tastes better than refilling on fountain)
- use a bigger and clear water bottle. I found that I do best if I use at least a 1l bottle
- set daily goals to drink one additional glass until the required amount is reached
- add lemon, lime, cucumber, berries... to add flavor
- take a big one gallon jug to work to refill bottle during the day (helps save money and tastes better than refilling on fountain)
- use a bigger and clear water bottle. I found that I do best if I use at least a 1l bottle
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Daily intake may vary depending on environment, physical state, exercise, illness, breast feeding, food consumption and age. While the Mayo Clinic suggests 13 cups a day, the Institute of Medicine suggests eight, as in 8 by 8 pm. Consider that food consumption gives you about 20%. Carrying a bottle and sipping throughout the day as Shawn suggests is great, as long as you have access to the lu.
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The calculation I use is that for every pound of body weight, you need about a half an ounce of water per day.
And as Danielle mentioned, the recommended daily amount of water does vary. It can also vary depending on body size, under certain conditions such as exercise, especially in hot and humid weather, and during illness associated with fever. These situations require increased fluid needs.
What I do and tell others to do as well, is purchase a container (a safe BPA-free) and make a habit of carrying it and refilling it throughout the day. Simple as that.
LOL believe it or not .... there's an app for that!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waterlogged-drink-more-water/id352199775?...
And as Danielle mentioned, the recommended daily amount of water does vary. It can also vary depending on body size, under certain conditions such as exercise, especially in hot and humid weather, and during illness associated with fever. These situations require increased fluid needs.
What I do and tell others to do as well, is purchase a container (a safe BPA-free) and make a habit of carrying it and refilling it throughout the day. Simple as that.
LOL believe it or not .... there's an app for that!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waterlogged-drink-more-water/id352199775?...
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Keeping up with your water consumption can be hard to do some times cause the lack of taste makes it kinda boring so what I do and suggest to others to do is spice it up add cucumbers, or drink it as tea. A couple other suggestions are that if they are going to drink anything else they should drink a glass of water before what ever else they are going to drink and if they are going out for lunch to order water instead of a soda or any other beverage (it saves money and helps get in all the needed water).
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Hi again Jenilee!
If taste is important, I know many people who have had great success increasing their water intake by adding products like Crystal Light. The product is often sold in single use packets that can be added to a typical bottle of water. (whether or not you want to use plastic bottles is up to you)
The product website: http://www.kraftbrands.com/crystallight/Pages/default.aspx#/home
Livestrong is also usually one of my go-to sources. Here's what they say on Crystal Light:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/309079-the-pros-cons-of-crystal-light-...
Also check out this article by the Washington Post:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/07/is_that_right_crystal_l... (scroll down to "the checkup")
I'm certainly not recommending this. I think I've given you plenty of informative information. Crystal Light can contain artificial sweeteners and certain dyes that are not so great for your health, it turns out. However, I have seen people drink more water by adding either this product or some other "mix" to their water to make it taste better. I love the taste of water, personally, and I can't figure out why more people don't like it! You might also consider looking up information on electrolyte beverages or sports drinks such as G2 gatorade or the like. These might could be watered down to make water taste more pleasing.
When considering any of the above, it's important to know your health history. Many mixes to make water more pleasing can contain artificial sweeteners. Phenylalanine is an amino acid in aspartame, an artificial sweetener. People with PKU (Phenylketonuria) aren't able to break this amino acid down and build up can lead to mental retardation over time. If you're reading this, you probably know whether or not you're one of those people as most parents find out early on whether or not their children have PKU.
Always do your own research, pay attention to ingredients, and don't underestimate the knowledge of your local dietitian or physician when it comes to matters of nutrition and health. Always get recommendations from people who are qualified to offer them.
If taste is important, I know many people who have had great success increasing their water intake by adding products like Crystal Light. The product is often sold in single use packets that can be added to a typical bottle of water. (whether or not you want to use plastic bottles is up to you)
The product website: http://www.kraftbrands.com/crystallight/Pages/default.aspx#/home
Livestrong is also usually one of my go-to sources. Here's what they say on Crystal Light:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/309079-the-pros-cons-of-crystal-light-...
Also check out this article by the Washington Post:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/07/is_that_right_crystal_l... (scroll down to "the checkup")
I'm certainly not recommending this. I think I've given you plenty of informative information. Crystal Light can contain artificial sweeteners and certain dyes that are not so great for your health, it turns out. However, I have seen people drink more water by adding either this product or some other "mix" to their water to make it taste better. I love the taste of water, personally, and I can't figure out why more people don't like it! You might also consider looking up information on electrolyte beverages or sports drinks such as G2 gatorade or the like. These might could be watered down to make water taste more pleasing.
When considering any of the above, it's important to know your health history. Many mixes to make water more pleasing can contain artificial sweeteners. Phenylalanine is an amino acid in aspartame, an artificial sweetener. People with PKU (Phenylketonuria) aren't able to break this amino acid down and build up can lead to mental retardation over time. If you're reading this, you probably know whether or not you're one of those people as most parents find out early on whether or not their children have PKU.
Always do your own research, pay attention to ingredients, and don't underestimate the knowledge of your local dietitian or physician when it comes to matters of nutrition and health. Always get recommendations from people who are qualified to offer them.
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Hi Jenilee, Here's a simple tip that's been helping me take in more water everyday -- drink ice cold water. I used to go for the "room temperature" principle (you know the one saying the room temperature water is absorbed into your system more quickly), but recently have been drinking nice ice cold, plain old spring water, and have been able to drink more than the recommended servings. I was even able to take my vitamins with water! Take care, Susan
Staying hydrated and feeling great — with water — the essential element
http://blog.ideafit.com/blogs/susan-dorflinger/staying-hydrated-and-feel...
Staying hydrated and feeling great — with water — the essential element
http://blog.ideafit.com/blogs/susan-dorflinger/staying-hydrated-and-feel...
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I've found that if you're working at a desk for most of the day, it helps to keep a good-size (maybe 1.5L) bottle filled and work on sipping it throughout the day. If you're in and out of meetings, keeping a smaller bottle with you may make more sense.
Debbie, thanks for the link to the iTunes water app. I was surprised to see a few apps on this topic on both the itunes and android market!
Here are a couple Android apps:
Drinking Water – Carbodroid
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.jooce.water&feature=related_app...
Drinking Water - Chickpin
https://market.android.com/details?id=chickpin.water&feature=related_app...
Debbie, thanks for the link to the iTunes water app. I was surprised to see a few apps on this topic on both the itunes and android market!
Here are a couple Android apps:
Drinking Water – Carbodroid
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.jooce.water&feature=related_app...
Drinking Water - Chickpin
https://market.android.com/details?id=chickpin.water&feature=related_app...
