Drinking More Water

[markskarl]

11 Tips For Drinking More Water


If you want to give drinking more water a try, here are 11 simple tips and suggestions:

1. How much should I drink?
The formula I've heard for how much water you should drink is this:
Take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.
Take the result and divide this by 8 (for 8 ounces of water)
This number is the approximate number of 8 oz glasses of water you should be drinking daily.

Example:
150 pounds / 2 = 75
75 / 8 = 9.375 or about 9.5 glasses of water each day.

This is just a rough guide. If you live in a hot climate or do a lot of exercise, then you'll need more.

You can also use this water calculator to help you determine how much water you should be drinking.

2. Drink as much as is comfortable
If you’re not used to drinking water, don’t force yourself. You’ll just end up feeling sick, bloated, and uncomfortable. Build up your water levels. Start with just one or two glasses first thing in the morning if you can and then build up.

3. "I have to pee every 10 seconds"
For the first day or two, this is what you’re going to be thinking. The good news is that your body will very quickly adapt to the new level of water you're drinking. But, it might be a good idea to start your experiment on a weekend or a day that you can stay close to the washroom.

If you find that it doesn't get better after a few days then try drinking smaller amounts of water more frequently.

4. Spread it out
Drink water throughout the day. If you try to drink it all at once, your body won't be able to absorb it properly. So, it's no good trying to drink 9 glasses of water for breakfast. Instead, try to drink a little at least every hour.

5. Add some lemon
Adding a few drops of lemon helps greatly. Makes all the difference for me. I use the bottles of concentrated lemon juice you can buy in any grocery store. Then it's like having a glass of lemonade instead of tasteless water.

6. Use an oversized mug
If you use an oversized mug which holds at least 2 cups of water, it's easier than continually filling up a regular sized glass. Also, if you make a herbal tea in an oversized mug, you're much more likely to drink all of it as opposed to convincing yourself to make another tea.

7. Crave more and more
I discovered that the more water I drink, the more water I crave. So, now I make sure I have a bottle of water that I can take with me when I'm out and about.

8. Scratchy throat?
One result I've experienced is that some days, I will now wake up with a scratchy, itchy throat. It feels like you've suddenly caught a sore throat. It seems to go away instantly if you drink your glass(es) of water.

9. Lose Weight?
In the course, it said you’ll lose weight by doing this. I haven’t noticed that. But, I could see how that would happen if you started drinking water instead of coffee filled with milk and sugar or something like juice or pop.

10. Sensitive to dehydrating drinks
I've noticed now that I've started drinking more water that if I drink something that is known to dehydrate you like coffee, tea, or caffeinated drinks, then I will feel much more dehydrated later. I suppose your body likes the feeling of being hydrated and doesn't like you trying to dehydrate it again.

11. Don't sign up for the reality TV show, "Survivor"
The bad news with doing this is that if you ever get stranded on a desert island or go on a show like "Survivor", I think you'll be the first to go. I think once you're hydrated, you definitely feel the effects of dehydration much more than you did when you weren't drinking enough. The good news is that you are now so much healthier and won't be feeling tired anymore.

[robrobin10]

Why would you want to find ways to drink more water ?

You can drink as much water as you like but youll get bloated and it will interfere with the rest of your diet.

Its important to stay hydrated but don't overdo it.

[drinkingduck]

well, i keep to my proportion as well. i drink 8 glasses (a minimum) a day. and it keep me fresh all day :d

http://expressdiet.mobi/

[AngelaBax]

You don’t have to drink water to get water in your system. Eating water rich foods is another option. Watermelon is a great option since it is mostly water. Tomatoes also have a high water content. Fruits are not the only option, a piece of lean meat has a high water content.