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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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