How much water is enough water?
You’re not getting enough water. There I said it. You probably already know that though. Water is literally the lifeblood of all living things on earth...but again, you already knew that too. But do you know how much you’re actually supposed to get in a day? It’s recommended that people consume about 8 8 oz. cups of water in a day, almost 2 liters, but it’s so much more than that.
How much you weigh can determine how much water you need to consume (In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh every day.).
Ideally you’re not just going straight for the tap and are drinking high quality water. BUt that doesn’t mean it can’t come out of your faucet! There are so many gravity fed filters on the market that will give you high quality water. OUr faves have fluoride filters. However, you also don’t have to only drink H2O to meet your daily water intake, you can get it from the foods you eat and other drinks. Eat foods that are high in water content, like watermelon, cucumber, celery and strawberries. That morning smoothie? Yep, it’s got water in it. Be careful though, because that coffee and tea you’re drinking may count toward your water intake, but they also contain caffeine, which has a diuretic effect (hence the near-constant trips to the bathroom), so they can count against it too.
Water intake is especially important throughout pregnancy and postpartum (especially if you are breastfeeding). Make sure to add in electrolytes, just make sure they are low in sugar, to make sure you aren’t depleting those also…gosh those babies take everything (but we want them to too 🙂).
Living in Texas means we need more water than the average bear, especially in the warm (hot) summer months. Another tip is to buy a water bottle to help you track your water intake. Give it a try and see how making sure you’re getting the water you need can change your health!
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