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I mentioned before that one of my goals this year is staying hydrated. I get a lot of migraines and staying hydrated is one way I help counteract and prevent them. It is also one way I am trying to stay healthier this year. So today I am sharing a few tips to stay hydrated that are working well for me!
Whether I am working out or simply working on my blog, I tend to forget to drink as much water as I should. I could name my excuses all day long, but really what it boils down to is a decision to be more conscious about drinking more. And this year I have decided to do better!
I've tried all the tricks out there, but for me there are just a few trips to stay hydrated that really work for me. And today I am happy to share them with you.
Tips to Stay Hydrated
Use a Cup that Works for You
I have tried using bottled water but besides not being an eco friendly choice, it is also an expensive option. So instead I found the best reusable water bottles ever! So go on a little search and find a cup or water bottle that works for you! If you use the same cup, it will be easier to track how much water you are actually drinking.
Make a Plan
I am a planner so I need a plan to accomplish my goals in my life. With trying to stay hydrated, I needed an actual, doable plan. The water bottles I use hold 24 oz of water. So for me, I have made the goal to drink one bottle of water in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. I don't always meet my goal but I try. And even when I don't meet my goal, I am still doing better then I did last year and I celebrate the progress I make!
Mix it Up
I don't particularly love soda or juice but I can't stand drinking plain tap water all day long, so I sometimes need to mix it up! I recently discovered DripDrop® Hydration Powder at CVS (it's in the baby aisle) and was excited to try it out! (You can download a coupon to save $1 on DripDrop® here, while supplies last, from 1/25/15 - 2/21/15.)
DripDrop® adds a touch of flavor to my water and adds amazing hydration properties! This was originally developed to help people with mild to moderate dehydration. This is great to re-hydrate after a workout or to help my whole family stay hydrated through winter sickness. (This is safe for children over 1 year old.) And because I tend to forget to drink, this is a great way to help stay hydrated when I forget to drink as much as I should.
And the best part is that this tastes quite yummy too! My husband and children (age 8 and 4) loved it too!
I am not perfect, but I am doing better this year then last year! And my goal is to continue to improve and stay hydrated this year!
I've shared my tips to stay hydrated, but I need your help! Please share your tips with me on how you stay hydrated!
If you are looking for other healthy tips and ideas, check out this delicious Winter Steak Salad, my Simple Zesty Bruschetta and my delicious Broccoli Cheese Soup.
Claire @ A Little Claireification
Oooh - love those water bottles and have to give DripDrop a try. Fortunately I do love drinking water but it's easy to not remember to drink enough. Thanks for sharing the coupon - pinned!
Kelly
Great tips! I have the hardest time remembering to drink water... Never heard of this powder, I'll have to check it out.
Christy @ Our Southern Home
Thanks for introducing me to this product! Glad I can find it at CVS...where we pick up prescriptions!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
Wonderful tips! I'll have to check out that product for my oldest son ~ he works in a really hot environment and goes to college so he's always on the go and often forgets to drink ~ this way I can try to make sure he stays hydrated.
Krysta @ KrystaSteen.com
Thanks for linking up to Tips & Tricks - hope to see you again next week! 🙂
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters
This was one of my goals for the New Year and I'm failing miserably. They are great tips though and I"m going to try and incorporate some into my day! Would love to have you share it on the Found & Foraged linky party held every Saturday night at 8PM CST on http://houseofhipsters.com/ Hope to see you there!
Corinne
I'm with you. Even though I know it's better to drink plain water, I need some flavor in mine. Sometimes I just add a few drops of juice or throw some berries in the bottom. Also, I've found that if I don't drink at least half of my water before lunch, it's almost impossible for me to drink enough the entire day without feeling like I'm chugging it in desparation. Thanks for linking up your tips to This Is How We Roll Thursday. I hope you continue to come back and share more of your ideas.