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I know I
don't drink enough water, I just find it so hard is there anyway it
can be easier.
There are a few ways we can make
drinking water easier.
Infused water: With summer here, it's lovely to have a nice
cold refreshing drink handy. Keep a jug of infused water in
your fridge (I prefer stainless steel jugs). Great infusions
include, lemon/orange/grapefruit wedges, mint leaves, chopped
cucumber, melons, strawberries. You'd be surprised how just a
few pieces will add a light touch of flavour to the water.
Iced tea: Some bottled iced teas are pretty gross, but
you can make your own by boiling up a big pot of tea, any flavour!
Store in a big jug and chill it in the fridge. There
are some fantastic herbal and fruit teas at the supermarket to
choose from.
Hot water: Cups of tea (preferably green or herbal)
are all counted towards water intake. Try a cup of hot water
with a couple of squeezed lemons, this is fantastic first
thing in the morning to refresh yourself and wake your liver
up.
Water roster: Start the day with 2 glasses of water
(could be a hot option as listed above). Then at every meal
(assuming you eat 5-6 small meals) have another glass of water.
Water intake complete for the day.
Put a water bottle in a prominent spot: Are you at a
desk all day? Keep your water bottle right in front of you,
you may not want to drink it, but having it in eye's view will make
you more likely to pick it up for a sip - and if you've infused
your water then it's even better!
Increase the size of your bottle: Many people who
drink from small bottles (eg 375ml pump) are more likely to only
drink that bottle of water as once it's empty many of us tend to
not re-fill it. By increasing the bottle size, it sets you up
to achieve a greater goal - drinking the whole bottle in one
day.
If you're trying to lose weight, definitely stay away from
flavoured water.
Stacey 2009
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