H20...

Water...water...water!!  We've all been told that we need to drink our daily dose of water to be healthy.  There's quite a bit of research and even more "opinions" published about exactly how much our bodies need.  It can be confusing when you scroll through the pages and pages on the internet, do I need it, how much do I need, when do I need it?  These are all great questions.  These are my thoughts...each of our bodies are different, but yes we all NEED to stay hydrated.  How much your body requires may not be exactly the same as what I need, but with all the hot temps around the country, its even more important for your body to stay hydrated.  If you're sitting still most of the day or active, the one thing remains...ya need to fill your cup!!  Wanna know how much should you drink?  Here is a suggested formula...

Daily Water Requirements:  

Drink 50-75% of your body weight in ounces.  

Sedentary people: 50%;  Active people: 75%

Have trouble drinking straight water? Here's what works for me!! Get yourself a cute little cup!!  I swear it makes the water taste better {insert silly smiley face}.  My husband "loves" it when I come home with another cup...NOT!  I have quite the stash {I do share sometimes}, but my favorites are my tall 24oz. Turvis for when I'm headed to the gym {Bed, Bath and Beyond has a great selection}, my sassy pink or purple Hydroflask and my Yeti {Dick Sporting Goods carries both} for when I'm at home.  I personalized my Hydroflask and my Yeti and they just look so cute!!  Another suggestion {for real now} is to add a little something to your water.  Some like lemons, some like to infuse their water with various fruits.  I like to add a little Spark to my water {especially the new Blue Raspberry...shameless plug, I know!}  The point is, try to find something that you like that makes drinking the water a little easier, preferably something with no or low in sugar.  

FYI, in case you didin't know, water is not just consumed by drinking it...yes, you can eat it too.  Lettuce, Broccoli, Watermelon and Grapefruit are just a few foods that have a high amount of water in them!!  So go ahead, give it a try...take a leap and fill up your cup!!

Happy Hydrating!!!

XOXO,
Krista