I got a big mug that holds 24 oz of water. I go through it twice, which isn’t too hard (I add a small splash of juice for flavor). I’ve noticed the more water I drink, the less I weigh. Not sure how that works, but I like it.
That’s perfect, Juniper! I love a good splash of something in my water too, definitely makes it easier and more enjoyable. Sometimes I use hydration tablets after exercise too.
And regarding the weight, yes, it’s a thing. Water helps flush out a lot of residues and toxins from bodily processes, making it all work nicely and more efficiently, especially when it comes to fat metabolism.
Here are 3 good, comprehensive reads from reliable sources I trust, to help you better understand this water/weight phenomenon:
This is an interesting topic. Is it as simple as whatever your weight, divide by two and that should be sufficient for water? Perhaps the more you exercise that would add need for additional hydration.
Hi Peter! Thanks for reading! :) It’s definitely not as simple, but also I believe it shouldn’t be complicated. A good average to drink daily regardless of height, weight and other factors is somewhere between 2 and 2.5 litres a day. When exercising, it’s wise to add 500ml to that baseline amount. If the session is too intense or long, then more quantity would be recommended. Diet plays a big role too. Depending on what you eat in a day, your body might require more liquids, for example when eating fibre. Fibre is great for the body and it requires an equally juicy amount of water to make it work and play its role.
If someone has a medical instruction to avoid drinking extra water due to a diagnose or medication, then that needs to be followed too for sure.
So yes, as you can see, there are many factors but it can be easy to analyse and set your hydration goals for a day.
I am trying to create a water drinking habit that sticks (I must be part camel to have survived on such little water for the first 30 years of my life). Thanks for the tips, I'm hoping they help!
Haha oh my god, I resonate with the part camel bit! I've also wondered about the same. It was only until my early 30s when I realised I had a bad hydration problem... Not even med school taught me that in practical terms. Insane.
I hope my trick helps you, Beck! So many ways to make a habit stick, with work and consistency, you'll make it. 🤗
I got a big mug that holds 24 oz of water. I go through it twice, which isn’t too hard (I add a small splash of juice for flavor). I’ve noticed the more water I drink, the less I weigh. Not sure how that works, but I like it.
That’s perfect, Juniper! I love a good splash of something in my water too, definitely makes it easier and more enjoyable. Sometimes I use hydration tablets after exercise too.
And regarding the weight, yes, it’s a thing. Water helps flush out a lot of residues and toxins from bodily processes, making it all work nicely and more efficiently, especially when it comes to fat metabolism.
Here are 3 good, comprehensive reads from reliable sources I trust, to help you better understand this water/weight phenomenon:
https://hub.jhu.edu/at-work/2020/01/15/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss
And a more science-y one, in case you’re interested: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4901052/#:~:text=Increased%20water%20intake%20is%20associated,decreased%20feeding%20and%20increased%20lipolysis.
Hope you find this interesting and useful! :)
Thanks, I will definitely read these!
My pleasure! Have a lovely day and weekend ahead. :)
Thanks for the reminder! I usually hydrate well in the morning and then forget to drink enough water throughout the day. Smh. lol
Im glad it helped, Desmond! Thanks for being here. :)
This is an interesting topic. Is it as simple as whatever your weight, divide by two and that should be sufficient for water? Perhaps the more you exercise that would add need for additional hydration.
Hi Peter! Thanks for reading! :) It’s definitely not as simple, but also I believe it shouldn’t be complicated. A good average to drink daily regardless of height, weight and other factors is somewhere between 2 and 2.5 litres a day. When exercising, it’s wise to add 500ml to that baseline amount. If the session is too intense or long, then more quantity would be recommended. Diet plays a big role too. Depending on what you eat in a day, your body might require more liquids, for example when eating fibre. Fibre is great for the body and it requires an equally juicy amount of water to make it work and play its role.
If someone has a medical instruction to avoid drinking extra water due to a diagnose or medication, then that needs to be followed too for sure.
So yes, as you can see, there are many factors but it can be easy to analyse and set your hydration goals for a day.
Hope this is clear and helpful! :)
I am trying to create a water drinking habit that sticks (I must be part camel to have survived on such little water for the first 30 years of my life). Thanks for the tips, I'm hoping they help!
Haha oh my god, I resonate with the part camel bit! I've also wondered about the same. It was only until my early 30s when I realised I had a bad hydration problem... Not even med school taught me that in practical terms. Insane.
I hope my trick helps you, Beck! So many ways to make a habit stick, with work and consistency, you'll make it. 🤗