Make hydrating throughout the day as easyand deliciousas possible.
Make It a Game
Motivate yourself by turning drinking water into a (friendly) competition.
Team up with a loved one and challenge each other to drink more water.
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Pick a start date, The key is to make drinking water a habit.
Check your progress in the journal after 30 days and adjust your intake accordingly.
Keep It Within Sight
Sometimes the easiest way to drink water is by having it on hand.
If accessible, try a different water source, suggests Moore.
Water straight from the tap versus filtered water can taste drastically different.
If you want to step it up, add herbs like mint, parsley, or ginger.
Play around with variousinfused water flavorsuntil you find a few you like best.
The water in food counts, Moore says.
Tie drinking water to a workout, meal times, or when you first wake up.
By associating the habit with drinking water, you “train” yourself to want water during those times.
Tons of healthy,hydrating beveragescan help get you there.
The water will thaw throughout the day, and you’ll have refreshing, ice-cold water all day long.
Drink Water With Meals
Make a habit of drinking water with your meals.
At home, serve water instead of juice, lemonade, oriced tea.
This is a great technique if you get too busy or tend to forget.
Consider using a water filter to improve the quality and taste of your home’s water.
This is a great strategy for a night out with friends or when attending a party.
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
The key is forming a habit you might jump back into if you fall off the wagon.
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