5 Ways to Drink More Water

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How Much Water Should I Drink In A Day?

On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m sharing 5 ways to drink more water, as well as 2 signs you are dehydrated.

In the comment section below, tell me how much water do you drink per day?

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What Are The Benefits Of Drinking Water?

Water is essential to Living Lean.

The average person is made up of approximately 60% water.

Water helps:

• to keep your body functioning
• your body get rid of waste
• control your appetite

Therefore it’s important to stay properly hydrated.

How Much Water Should I Drink In A Day?

If you’re wondering how much water you should drink in a day, it depends.

Depending on your climate and activity level, I often recommend people drink at least 3 liters of water a day.

However, if you live in a hot climate, or are very active, I often recommend more water.

I personally aim to drink 4 liters of water per day.

Here Are 2 Signs You Are Dehydrated

How do I know if I’m properly hydrated?

Here’s a quick test to see if you’re properly hydrated.

Next time you’re in the bathroom peeing, pay attention to your urine.

If your urine is clear and odorless, it’s a good indicator that you are properly hydrated, and on the right track.

However, if your urine is really yellow and smells, this is a sign that you need to drink more water.

5 Ways to Drink More Water

Here are your 5 ways to drink more water.

#1. Buy A Big BPA-Free Re-usable Water Bottle

I want you to invest in a big BPA-free, re-usable water bottle that is at least 1 liter.

Then keep this water bottle filled with water throughout the day.

Once your water bottle is empty, if it’s a 1 liter bottle, you simply have to re-fill it 3 more times, if your goal is to drink 4 liters of water a day.

This is a simple way know if you’re hitting your daily water consumption goal.

By knowing how much water your re-usable water bottle holds, you’ll have a visual reminder of how much water you need to drink throughout the day.

I currently use this 40 oz stainless steel water bottle.

Since 40 oz is the equivalent to 1.18 liters, I know I need to drink just under 3.5 bottles of water per day to hit my 4 liter water consumption goal.

In the past, I’ve also used a 1 liter glass juice bottle.

After you finish the juice, simply wash out the bottle, then re-use that 1 liter glass bottle for your water bottle.

#2. Keep Your Water Bottle With You At The Office

Bring your water bottle to the office and keep it on top of your desk, so it’s always within your sight.

Put it close to your computer, so when you’re typing away, your water is always close by.

Also, make sure you bring your water bottle to the gym with you.

That way you don’t have to waste time walking back and forth to the water fountain.

Having your water bottle with you will also help you drink more water, compared to if you have to go to the water fountain.

#3. Add Natural Flavors To Your Water

I personally love the refreshing taste of water.

However, if you need more taste, do not use those water drop options that are sweetened with artificial sweeteners.

I recommend adding a few natural flavoring ingredients to your water.

Use These Healthy Natural Water Flavoring Ingredients:

• cucumber slices
• ginger slices
• fruit
  • berries
  • apples
  • watermelon
  • oranges
• cinnamon sticks
• mint
• basil
• lime
• lemon

You know I love drinking lemon water every morning.

Fill your re-usable water bottle the night before to allow the flavors to really come alive.

Then simply leave the ingredients in your water bottle all day as you keep refilling to hit your water goals.

At the end of the day, throw out the ingredients, wash out your water bottle, then repeat the next day.

4 Healthy Natural Water Flavoring Recipes

Here are 4 different water flavoring recipes using a variations of these natural flavoring ingredients.

Berry Infused Ginger Cucumber Water Recipe

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Berry Infused Ginger Cucumber Water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 2-4 slices cucumber (2 thick or 4 thin slices)
• 2-4 slices ginger root (2 thick or 4 thin slices)
• 1 handful berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) (fresh or frozen)
• Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Prep Time 2 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 2-4 slices cucumber (2 thick or 4 thin slices) 2-4 slices ginger root (2 thick or 4 thin slices) 1 handful berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) (fresh or frozen) Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Instructions

1. In a glass or water bottle add 2 thick or 4 thin cucumber slices, 2 thick or 4 thin ginger root slices, and a handful of berries including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
2. Fill up your re-usable glass or water bottle with water, then stir it up.
3. For maximum flavor, store the water in the fridge the night before to allow the flavors to infuse into the water and really come alive. If you make it during the day, simply store the water in the fridge for 10-60 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse into the water.
4. If you're in a rush, you can mash the ingredients with a fork to release the flavor and infuse the water quicker.
5. Then simply leave the ingredients in your water bottle all day as you keep refilling it to hit your water consumption goals.
6. Then at the end of the day, throw out the ingredients, wash out your water bottle, then repeat the recipe, or use another one of our flavor infused recipes for the next day.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 0

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Fat: 0g

Raspberry Lime Infused Water Recipe

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Raspberry Lime Infused Water Recipe

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 1 handful raspberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1-2 slices lime (1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices)
• Few large basil leaves
• Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Prep Time 2 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 1 handful raspberries (frozen or fresh) 1-2 slices lime (1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices) Few large basil leaves Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Instructions

1. In a glass or water bottle add 1 handful of frozen or fresh raspberries, 1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices of lime, and a few large basil leaves.
2. Fill up your re-usable glass or water bottle with water, then stir it up.
3. For maximum flavor, store the water in the fridge the night before to allow the flavors to infuse into the water and really come alive. If you make it during the day, simply store the water in the fridge for 10-60 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse into the water.
4. If you're in a rush, you can mash the ingredients with a fork to release the flavor and infuse the water quicker.
5. Then simply leave the ingredients in your water bottle all day as you keep refilling it to hit your water consumption goals.
6. Then at the end of the day, throw out the ingredients, wash out your water bottle, then repeat the recipe, or use another one of our flavor infused recipes for the next day.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 0

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Fat: 0g

Apple Cinnamon Infused Water Recipe

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Apple Cinnamon Infused Water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 2-4 slices apple (2 thick or 4 thin slices)
• 1/2 stick Cinnamon
• Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Prep Time 2 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 2-4 slices apple (2 thick or 4 thin slices) 1/2 stick Cinnamon Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Instructions

1. In a glass or water bottle add 2 thick or 4 thin slices of apple and a 1/2 cinnamon stick.
2. Fill up your re-usable glass or water bottle with water, then stir it up.
3. For maximum flavor, store the water in the fridge the night before to allow the flavors to infuse into the water and really come alive. If you make it during the day, simply store the water in the fridge for 10-60 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse into the water.
4. If you're in a rush, you can mash the ingredients with a fork to release the flavor and infuse the water quicker.
5. Then simply leave the ingredients in your water bottle all day as you keep refilling it to hit your water consumption goals.
6. Then at the end of the day, throw out the ingredients, wash out your water bottle, then repeat the recipe, or use another one of our flavor infused recipes for the next day.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 0

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Fat: 0g

Mint Infused Lemon Water

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Mint Infused Lemon Water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 2-4 slices ginger root (2 thick or 4 thin slices)
• 1-2 slices lemon (or lime) (1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices)
• Few leaves mint (including stem)
• Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Prep Time 2 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 2-4 slices ginger root (2 thick or 4 thin slices) 1-2 slices lemon (or lime) (1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices) Few leaves mint (including stem) Water (enough to fill up your water bottle or glass)

Instructions

1. In a glass or water bottle add 2 thick or 4 thin slices of ginger root, 1 thick or 2 thin peeled slices of lemon or lime, and a few mint leaves including the stem.
2. Fill up your re-usable glass or water bottle with water, then stir it up.
3. For maximum flavor, store the water in the fridge the night before to allow the flavors to infuse into the water and really come alive. If you make it during the day, simply store the water in the fridge for 10-60 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse into the water.
4. If you're in a rush, you can mash the ingredients with a fork to release the flavor and infuse the water quicker.
5. Then simply leave the ingredients in your water bottle all day as you keep refilling it to hit your water consumption goals.
6. Then at the end of the day, throw out the ingredients, wash out your water bottle, then repeat the recipe, or use another one of our flavor infused recipes for the next day.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 0

Protein: 0g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Fat: 0g

#4. Set A Reminder In Your Smart Phone

When you are super busy and distracted throughout the day, you may forget to drink water.

Set up an alarm notification or timer in your smart phone to help remind you to keep chugging your water.

In case you forget, this notification will remind you every hour to take a few big drinks.

#5. Make A Pact to Drink Water Before Meals

Commit to drinking one glass of water before every snack and meal throughout the day.

Drinking water before eating will also help keep you feeling fuller, faster.

In fact, a lot of times when people think they’re hungry, they actually need to hydrate.

If this is the case, drink more water.

Bottom Line On How To Drink More Water

Here’s the bottom line Live Leaner.

If drinking 3-4 liters of water a day sounds crazy, start slow.

Living Lean is about making progress, not perfection.

Try adding one extra glass of water a day for a week.

Then next week, increase it to 2 extra glasses of water per day.

I think you get the point.