What's the daily amount of water an average person should have? They say around 3L of water which may seem like a lot, but if you substitute water for all that sugary pop and juice, I'm sure you'll get there. Trust me, I'm trying to do the same! & yes, you WILL go pee a lot!
So I wanted to look up and see what the actual water intake is supposed to be. I've always heard "minimum 8 glasses of water a day" so if your glass is atleast a cup (250mL) then you're at 2L which isn't that bad. When I last checked my Body Composition and Total Body Water, I was at 50% "hydration" and the average for a female is 45-60%.
For my weight of ~150lbs, I should be at 2.92L of water a day (you can check yours here). I have this cute mason jar mug I bought at Walmart and it's insulated to keep my water cold, because who likes room temperature water? Actually, this girl at work ONLY drinks warm water, so I guess some people do. But I don't! It's 20oz and I try to refill this about 3 times a day. However, I should be drinking more and 100oz is what I need, so I have to bump up that 3 refills to 5 full mugs of water!
Only thing is that I simply refill when it's empty and I don't remember how many times I actually refilled throughout the day. So I am starting a "sticky" schedule. I have 5 markings on my mug and each time I refill, I will move the sticky up until I have reached my daily intake :)
I have also started drinking lemon/lime tea in the morning with raw (creamed) honey instead of sugar, and Apple Cider Vinegar for it's health benefits. Then in the evening, I have atleast one cup of green tea plain. So that's 2 glasses added in addition to my work day!
Any tips/tricks you would like to share on how you keep yourself hydrated and drink more water, comment! :)
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