Hey guys! today I want to share with you my tips on how I drink more water
throughout the day. If you know me, you know that I eat lots of fresh food, exercise
and try to sleep more. These are all really important things for me
and my family but the one thing I feel that gets overlooked is… water. I love
the taste of fresh water and drink it all day long. But I realize that not
everyone loves it or it gets enough of it in their day so
I'm here today to show you some tips on how I incorporate great tasting water
into my day. Today's video is sponsored by Primo Water. You've likely heard or
seen Primo Water; they're a leading brand for offering great tasting filtered
water for our homes and offices. Primo Water goes through a multi-step
purification process, including reverse osmosis, ensuring great tasting filtered
water. I love the Primo dispenser I have
because it's bottom loading and easy to change the bottles, helping families
drink more water better water and support efforts for a lifetime of health.
Our goal is to incorporate more water into our lives so we can stay hydrated.
Being better hydrated means feeling better so we can do the things we love
to do with our family, think better, have better skin, and so much more. I'm often
asked, how much water should one drink? and that will depend by activity level
since it's important to drink while you exercise, where you live and the climate,
and so much more. I'll insert the recommended water intake guidelines below
this video so you can check out yours. I personally need about 96 ounces of water
per day -and that's about five to six of these bottles. So, once you know how much
water you need let's get started with our tips. Tip number one: drink one glass
of water when you first wake up. For me, that means filling up a glass of water
while I wait for my coffee to brew. This helps you replenish and hydrate after a
long night of sleep- and since we have well water that is pretty high in
certain minerals, I like using my filtered water to make that coffee as well. Tip
number two is to get a water bottle or cup you love. For on-the-go, I like my
water cold, so I like to use one of these
stainless steel bottles because it's easy to throw in my bag and take it in the car
with me! So, it does matter if you like your
bottle and how it keeps it fresh -so then you'll want to take it with you wherever
you go. Tip number three is to always keep water
by your side so you can sip on it throughout the day. I'm someone that
loves to sip out of straws when I'm at my desk or around the house, so that's
why I love a straw cup having it right next to me. It helps me drink more
intentionally and it's a constant reminder to take a sip while I work. I
get through one to two of the big straw cups per day this way --and let's
not forget our pets! They need access to fresh water too.
Tip number four drink a cup of tea! Sometimes I kind of feel hungry, but then
I think that I just ate, so it's probably my body telling me that I need to drink
more water. But when I don't feel like drinking more water, making a cup of tea
with great tasting water will make it taste better; and I also benefit from the
health benefits in tea. It's a win-win.
Tip number five is to add frozen fruit cubes
to your water cup.
A lot of people like flavored water and add lemon slices, I
like to add fruit, like pineapple chunks, into my glass and sometimes I make
frozen fruit ice cubes and they not only add flavor but they keep my water cool.
When I'm done, I eat the fruit -and that's more vitamins in my day. Tip number six
is to track your water intake with a planner or an app. It's up to you whether
you want to do it digitally or with a pen on paper, but tracking it can be very
helpful! Tip number seven is to use water in your smoothies. Fruits and vegetables
are already rich in water, and while most smoothie recipes call for some type of
milk, I've found that the fruit alone brings a lot of flavor, so simply swapping the
milk or juice for water not only reduces calories but also helps me drink an
additional eight to ten ounces of water. Easy swap! Tip number eight is to
pre-fill your reusable water bottles. Since I have access to water throughout
the day and I'm used to carrying it with me, I don't always
need to pre-fill my bottles. However, my kids aren't as aware of their water
intake, so we keep pre-filled bottles for them to drink when they get home from
school or outside. They simply reach in, grab it, and that's it!
Tip number nine is to set an alarm on your phone to drink water every hour. I
know some people have a hard time remembering to drink the water so
setting alarm on the phone can be very helpful. This is great for people who
like notifications and always have their phone nearby. If you're not alarm person,
simply commit to drinking water every time you check your email or social
media for example. Tip number 10 is to drink water with your meals. At
dinnertime, it's one of the kids responsibilities to bring water to the
table, and that's what we drink with our meal. if you are packing school lunches
or office lunches, pack a filled bottle of water in the lunchbox in an insulated
container, this will help the water stay cool and fresh and taste as good as when
you first filled it. Living a healthy lifestyle and staying healthy it's not
only about food and exercise, water is a big part of that; and for me, having
quality water accessible at all times is important for me and my family. I hope
you enjoyed the tips in this video on how to incorporate Primo's great tasting
water into your day. Make sure to check out the links below this video to learn
more about Primo's water dispensers, their multi set filtration systems,
and the tips I shared with you today. Check out primowater.com to shop and
find a refill location near you.