How to Drink More Water

Drinking water is essential, but not everyone loves to drink water. Now worries though. I’m going to show you how to drink more water and enjoy it. These tips are great for anyone trying to establish a healthy habit, or just looking for some more creative ways to get their H2O.

1. The Right Bottle

Yup. Something as simple as a bottle can determine how much water you intake each day. Having a good bottle is the first step to becoming a well-hydrated person. We LOVE the Contigo water bottles because they are so durable and hold a good amount of water. A key factor to consider when buying a bottle is if it’s see-through. This is something that has always proven to work when you are trying to drink more water. If you can’t see how much water you have left, then it can be so hard to find the motivation to drink more. When you see your water, it’s more likely that you’ll want to drink it. This is another reason why we love the Contigo bottles.  Not to mention they come in some pretty snazzy colors too! I love my 24 oz. Contigo bottle. No matter where I go, I’ve always got my bottle with me.

2. Keep Track of Time

Keeping track of time is so important when we are trying to drink more water. This is super simple to do, especially if you have a phone or a watch nearby all the time. Set limits for yourself to drink a certain amount of water before a certain time, and if you don’t want to always be watching the clock then just set a timer so you’ll always know when you should be chugging. There’s a bunch of free apps that you can download to keep track of your water. It also helps to have a timer bottle. These fun bottles are not only motivational, but they also give you a timeline of when to drink and how much. Perfect!

3. Infuse Your Water

I’ve found this simple technique to work wonders. Infusing your water with lemon, cucumber, mint, or any other flavors you like, makes you want to drink. So many times people say they don’t enjoy drinking water because it’s so “boring.” It has no taste, so why would I want to drink it? In our house, we looove adding lemon or lime slices to our water and then letting it chill in the fridge for a couple hours. Besides tasting amazing, lemons are also a natural detoxifier and promote clear skin. I’ve mentioned this before, but an infuser water bottle is a great way to enjoy your flavored water. It’s really convenient for when you’re on the go. You can take it to the office or gym, and bring it along on road trips.

4. Drink Before Meals

Want to know how to drink more water? Well… we all eat more than once a day – in fact, we eat numerous times throughout the day. Let’s face it, we don’t have to remind ourselves to eat. However, we do have to remind ourselves to drink water. Make it a habit to drink water before every meal. This is a great way to stay hydrated and helps reduce your appetite.

5. Use A Straw

This literally might be the simplest method for drinking more water. Try using a straw! Usually, this is all you need to do to stay hydrated and make water drinking a habit. I don’t know if it triggers something in the brain, but whatever it is – it works! I’ve gone through periods where I feel like I just can’t drink water. Whenever this is the case, I try using a straw. It almost always works. If you’re struggling with staying hydrating, switch out your regular bottle for a mason jar with a straw. I love this mason jar from OGorgeous, it holds a lot of water and is super cute!

So there you have it! I hope these tips help you stay hydrated and actually enjoy drinking water. If you’re anything like me, and water bottles inspire you to start drinking and just make the whole experience more enjoyable, then be sure to check out the bottles I’ve mentioned. Also, if you have any tips on how to drink more water, please comment and share them with us!