15 tips
- drink first thing
- drink before exercise
- sip before every meal
- listen to your body, drink when you are thirsty
- drink before you become thirsty
- sipping regularly is better than gulping
- drink additional water during exercise
- for up to 1 hour of exercise water is fine, but for over 1 hour consider adding electrolytes
- choose reusable, biodegradable, or glass bottles
- add fresh fruit or vegetables
- eat water rich foods eg cucumber, courgettes, watermelon, grapefruit
- dilute sugary drinks with water and ice
- drink after every toilet break
- when drinking alcohol stick to a one-to-one ratio of water to each alcoholic drink
- any time you empty your water glass or water bottle fill it back up