Now that we are heading into the hottest three months of the year in
Oklahoma, I want to encourage everyone to drink up and stay hydrated.
Most everyone has heard the advice “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water
a day.” Although the “8 by 8” rule isn’t supported by hard evidence, it is
popular because it’s easy to remember.
If you are having trouble staying hydrated, try these ideas for upping your
water intake.
- Make water your beverage of choice.
- When you are eating your meals each day, drink in between each bite. Follow this same routine when you are snacking.
- Try using a small glass or a shot glass to get some water down quickly.
- Look at drinking water in the same way you look at taking your medicine each day and be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Keep a refillable water bottle with you at all times.
- In the case of water, it is always OK to drink and drive, try to finish a bottle of water while you are running your errands.
- Place a pitcher on your dinner table to encourage more water drinking. You can spruce it up by adding cut citrus fruit or cucumber slices.
- Always order water first when you’re eating out.
- Keep track: record how many glasses or bottles of water you drink each day.
