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Drink Water Before Alcohol or Caffeine

Alternate with water: If you’re having coffee, tea, or alcohol, try to alternate each drink with a glass of water. This not only helps with hydration but can also help prevent dehydration and offset any negative effects from caffeine or alcohol.

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Start with Small Goals

Set small, achievable goals: If you’re not used to drinking a lot of water, start with a goal of adding one more glass a day and gradually increase it over time. This can prevent feeling overwhelme...

Focus on Temperature Preferences

Drink at your preferred temperature: Some people drink more water if it’s ice-cold, while others prefer it room temperature. Find what works best for you to make drinking water more enjoyable.

Try Water-Rich Foods

Eat hydrating foods: Foods like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, and strawberries have high water content and can contribute to your daily hydration needs. Keep them handy as snacks to help boost yo...

Drink Sparkling Water

Add some fizz: If you find plain water too flat, sparkling or carbonated water might be more appealing. You can even mix it with a splash of fruit juice for extra flavor, or drink it on its own wit...

Drink Water Before You Feel Thirsty

Thirst is a late indicator: By the time you feel thirsty, your body may already be slightly dehydrated. Try to drink water regularly throughout the day, even if you’re not thirsty.

Drink Water During Physical Activity

Hydrate before, during, and after exercise: Bring water with you to the gym or when going for a run, and drink water regularly as you exercise. Post-workout: It’s especially important to rehyd...

Make it Fun

Try flavored ice cubes: Freeze fruit slices or herbs into ice cubes and add them to your water. It’s a fun way to mix things up and add flavor without extra calories. Use a fun water bottle: G...

Drink Water with Every Snack

Combine hydration with meals and snacks: Whenever you eat or snack, drink a glass of water. This creates a consistent pattern and helps you stay hydrated even when you’re not focusing on it.

Make it a Habit

Create a routine: Drinking water can become second nature if you integrate it into your daily routine. For example, you could have a glass right after brushing your teeth in the morning, or keep ...

Track Your Intake

Use an app: There are many apps available that help you track your daily water intake and send reminders to stay on top of your hydration goals (e.g., WaterMinder, MyWater, or Hydro Coach). Wr...