While the average American consumes about 22% of their calories in the beverages they drink, over 75% of Americans also walk around chronically dehydrated. Problems like fatigue, foggy memory, irritability, and low energy levels are associated with chronic dehydration that you can fix simply by making sure that you drink enough water during the day.
Free Report: 6 Daily Habits To Boost Your Energy Levels6 Simple Tips To Help You Drink Enough Water Each Day
1. Stop Drinking Other Beverages
To start drinking more water, you’ll want to stop drinking any other beverage but water for the time being. You’ll also want to measure out the amount of water you want to drink each day so that you can see it visually and space out your consumption throughout the entire day.
2. Know How Much Water You Need
Everyone is slightly different regarding their hydration needs. If you eat a low carbohydrate diet versus a high carbohydrate diet, you may need more water or less water, depending on your diet. Start with the recommended daily amount and work your way up or down depending on how you feel.
Recommended daily amount of water:
- For average-weight men: 125 ounces (3.6 liters)
- For average-weight women: 90 ounces (2.6 liters)
3. Set Your Goals
Once you know how much you’re going to drink each day, set the goal and be very specific about how you’re going to do it. A lot of people find success is to start the morning with 8 to 32 ounces (0.5 liters) of water before consuming anything else. Try adding a squeeze of lemon to make it special.
4. Keep Water with You at All Times
Don’t underestimate how lazy you’re going to be about this. Invest in an eco-friendly, refillable water bottle. Keep the bottle with you full and ready to drink at all times, whether you’re in your office, in the car, or on the sofa.
5. Take Advantage of Triggers
If you normally drink another beverage when reading a book, checking your email, or enjoying a movie, make your water just as special. Buy good-tasting water and beautiful glasses and experiment with fruit-infused ice to make it feel special.
6. Drink One Glass Before Eating
For each meal and snack you’re going to have during the day, give yourself enough time to enjoy one glass of water 30 minutes before the meal or snack. Drink less during your meals and more between your meal to improve digestion. This will create a ritual with the water, which is easier for you to remember and habituate.
6 Daily Habits To Boost Your Energy Levels
When you drink enough water every day, you’re going to notice that your skin texture improves, your eyes become clearer, and your brain fog disappears. Not only that, some people have even suggested they experience less body pain.
Recharging your body and overcoming fatigue so that you can get your life back is one of the most important ways you can improve the quality of your life. There is no reason you need to be exhausted and tired all the time. Lifestyle choices, poor diet and a lack of physical activity all influence your energy levels. This free report, 6 Daily Habits To Boost Your Energy Levels reveals simple to follow routines that will improve your energy levels.
