Hydration
Drinking plenty of water is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Why? For starters, it can help to:
- Decrease your appetite
- Maintain your energy level
- Rid the body of waste products
Tips to Drinking Enough Water
- Make water the first beverage you drink in the morning (that's right, before coffee or tea).
- Keep a water "diary" to record your daily intake, or use an app.
- Keep a bottle of water with you at all times.
- Drink water before, during and after physical activity.
- Don't count diet sodas or alcohol as water intake.
- Avoid waiting until bedtime to drink your water.
TIP: Drink a glass of water and wait 10 minutes if...
- You think you're hungry
- You feel tired
- You need energy
- You crave sweets
If that doesn't help, proceed with a conscious decision to address the issue at hand (i.e. hunger, sweets craving, fatigue).
