This past year has been jam packed and as it goes when I get busy and preoccupied, my self care and health care takes a back seat to all else.
That is not okay and I am now changing that. One of the things I started slacking on was my water intake and physical activity. It seemed to go hand in hand and I could really tell I was dehydrated on a daily basis.
Challenges always help me to get back on track. It's something about accomplishing a short term goal that really drives me to stay the coarse long term.
So, I decided to challenge myself to drink 1 gallon of water per day for 3 days. Well, 3 days turned into 1 week, turned into my daily routine now. Some days I still hit the full gallon, some I don't, but keeping myself hydrated is a priority again and I'm feeling great!
A few things that have happened since starting the water challenge is:
Increased Mood
Better Sleep/Waking Earlier
Decreased Appetite
Weight Loss
Increased Moisture
Eliminated Bloating
Along the way, I discovered some things that helped me increase my water intake and stay consistent each day. One of the things that really made a difference was drinking good tasting and good for you water. Our fridge water filter has needed a change for quite some time and has been horrible tasting as of late. I never realized how much that contributed to me not drinking enough water daily.
Zero Water sent me a water pitcher with filter and what a difference just having that made for increasing my water intake! The water is so crisp and clean. Plus it comes with a water tester, so you know how many contaminants it is filtering out and if you need a new filter. I tested my fridge water, tap water and the Zero Water. The fridge was at 267, the tap 244 and Zero Water at 0 with no contaminants!
Here are 6 tips that I hope help you stay hydrated as well!
#1 Drink Water 1st Thing in the Morning.
#2 Drink Room Temperature Water.
#3 Be Active.
#4 Drink Good Tasting Water.
#5 Try Flavored and Sparkling Waters
#6 Have Water With You Every Where You Go
For more on how my water challenge went and results, check out the video below!
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