Hey! Ho! We want H20!

So you know water is good for you. We've been told for as long as we can remember that you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day.  And while that recommendation is pretty old school, and not the most accurate thing I've ever heard, it IS still very important to drink lots of water!

I don't know where you are in the world, but here in Memphis, the air. has been. cold. and. DRY. [Update: we had a couple days of rain AND a snow day!] It's starting to take a major toll on my sinuses, comfort, and health. Like I've mentioned in other blogs, I'm super weird and picky about water flavors, so although I've really tried to increase my water consumption during this wacko weather, I admit that recently, I have been on the struggle bus.

LUCKILY, I have some three easy tips that have started to work pretty well for me, and if you're like me, they may help you too!

ADD FRUIT. I like adding lemon and orange wedges, just to add a little flavor & freshness! You could also try other combinations like strawberry/basil, cucumber/mint, or pineapple.. The options are limitless!

ICE IT. Although I love a good fresh pressed juice (sugar fiend, here), there is nothing I find more refreshing than ice cold water. Pop it in the freezer, and take it out righttt as it's icing. You know when you take it out, open the bottle, and it immediately freezes into a slush? Ah, that's my jam. So I suggest getting a temperature control water bottle (Yeti, S'well, Hydroflask, or any cheaper brand)! They are major game changers because I don't know many people who enjoy room temperature water. Grab one, and it will change your life!

SCHEDULE IT. Another way to add water to your life is to schedule it. You know that Kendrick Lamar song.. Sit down, drank. Stand up, drank. Pass out, drank. Wake up, drank. Pretty sure he wasn't talking about water, but that's how I apply it. Wake up, drank. Breakfast, drank. Workout, drank.. Give yourself a goal. One glass, every hour on the hour. Literally set an alarm to go get a cup of water. Once you get into a routine, you'll no longer need the alarm!

So that's it! Are you going to magically start drinking a gallon a day? Not necessarily, but if you put genuine effort into increasing your water intake, you will no doubt start seeing the benefits of proper hydration!

Happy hydrating!
Cheers!