by: Makella Mobly
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest, yet to most, hardest things to maintain. Drinking water may be easy to some, but not to everyone. You have to have enough water to maintain your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, mood change, cause your body to overheat and etc (CDC, 2022).
Drinking water can benefit you whether you are physically active or not. When you are physically active your body will need more water. The Mayo Clinic recommends that women need 92 ounces of water a day and men need 124 ounces (Mayo Clinic, 2022). That would be about 5 to 6 bottles of water for women and 7 to 8 for men.
How to Stay Hydrated:
- Add Flavor. Adding fruit like lemon, strawberries, oranges, limes, etc; would add flavor and make it a lot more fun to drink (Mayo Clinic Health System, 2023).
- Find a Good Water Bottle. Having a good water bottle or cup that holds as much water as you want and however you like it; will make you more likely to get enough water to drink in a day.
- Make your water for the day when you wake up or about to leave. Making it the night before is always an option, too.
- Get a water bottle or cup that is convenient for you to carry around in your daily life. Or keep it somewhere to your convenience that you will be able to drink it when you want to.
References
Mayo Clinic Health System. (2023). Tips for drinking more water. Tips for drinking more water – Mayo Clinic Health System
Centers for Disease and Control Prevention. (2022). Water and Healthier Drinks. Water and Healthier Drinks | Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity | CDC
Mayo Clinic. (2022). Water: How much should you drink everyday? Water: How much should you drink every day? – Mayo Clinic
