5 Ways to Drink More Water and Stay Hydrated This Summer

Ready for the simplest way to boost your immune system, prevent injury, and help your body detox all at the same time?

Staying hydrated during the hot summer months is crucial to feeling and performing at your best.

Many of us know we need to drink more water most days – and especially on hot August days in the Mid South. A lot of us just never quite hit our goal, aren’t keeping track, or don’t know what that goal should be.

Are you thinking it’s probably no big deal?

Well, skipping water not only leaves you thirsty, but sluggish hungry, forgetful, and tired. Over time, a lack of hydration results in wrinkles, a poor immune system, and less than optimal sports performance.

So, what’s getting in the way of a healthy water habit . .

  • Bored with the taste?

  • Not enough time?

  • Are you not sure how much you should be drinking?

Let’s start with how much water should we be drinking in a day. Everyone is different, but a good goal to start with is half your body weight in ounces (ex. if you weigh 150 pounds divided by 2 is 75, so 75 ounces of water per day).

When you do that math does it sound like a lot to you? If so, there are several strategies you can use to not only drink more water but truly allow your body to be optimally hydrated. Because we know that also means you will be feeling and performing at your best!

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