You've most likely wondered, "How much water do I need to drink?" While an 8-glass, 8-ounce rule is a reasonable starting point, the truth is that it all depends on your goals.
If you're trying to lose weight, studies show that drinking 2 liters of water per day increases daily calorie burn by 96 calories; however, if you've been having trouble concentrating, your goal might be to improve concentration and mood, in which case you should limit your fluid loss after exercise and drink more to compensate for sweat loss.
So, how do you keep track of your drinking habits?
There are several options: tally the number of glasses consumed each day, name a water bottle, or utilize a printout. The problem is that this technique of tracking has a basic flaw: it still relies on you to remember.
Simply activate the water tracker on Lifesum, and you'll receive reminders and push alerts every few hours to drink water. The tracker is conveniently positioned at the bottom of the app's diary page, so all you have to do is tap a glass or bottle every time you drink some water.
You can also receive notifications directly on your smartwatch or Apple Watch if you have one. There's no dehydration in this place!
How to Increase Your Water Consumption
The important concern is how to actively get more water into your day once you've activated the tracker in the app. Here are a few quick pointers:
When you first wake up, have a glass of wine.
Before and after each meal, drink a glass of wine.
Always have a water bottle with you.
Replace sodas with seltzer waters.
Fruit can be added to your water to make it more refreshing and tasty (we love adding cucumber, lemon, and berries)
Before and after each workout, drink a glass of water.
One more suggestion!
Lifesum's water tracker isn't the only tracker available. You may also keep track of your fruit and vegetable intake, sugar intake, and red meat intake so that you can eat less of unhealthy meals and more healthy ones!
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