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How much water do you really need?
Forget about the ‘take 8 glasses of water every day” myth
There isn’t enough evidence that you NEED to drink 8 glasses of water every day.
There are some things you need to take into consideration when it comes to the amount you need to drink.
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How active are you
If you move more and are physically active, you’ll need more water to replace what you lost through sweat.
But someone who’s sedentary:
- (Sits most of the time)
Wouldn’t need to drink more, cause they’re not really doing anything. Except for when they eat, then they’d get thirsty and drink some.
Where you are matters too
The amount you need may also depend on the climate you’re in.
If you’re in a hot and humid place, you would sweat more.
- Which would increase your intake.
People in hot places may need to drink more water cause of how much they can sweat.
- Compared to those living in a cold place.
Certain health conditions can influence how much water you need
Some medical conditions, like
- kidney problems
- Diabetes
May influence your water intake.
Like diabetes, it can affect the way you get thirsty, which can make you drink more water.
- Even though you’ve reasonably drunk enough.
Other things like:
- Weight
- Sex
- Age
- Diet
It may also determine the amount you really need.
Signs of dehydration
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Extreme tiredness
- Dry mouth and skin
- Dark-colored pee
Dehydration is so bad, it can lead to fainting, too.
So, you need to drink enough water.
Simple ways to stay hydrated
Carry a water bottle with you. Whether it’s the fancy ones you see online or not, carry your water bottle.
- It’ll help you take sips regularly, which can go a long way.
Also, eat foods that have enough water, like:
- Fruits (cucumbers and watermelons)
- Vegetables like spinach.
Even broth soup can help you stay hydrated.
Learn to drink WATER and not sugary sodas with meals.
They’re not what you need to be hydrated; water is what you need.
It might help if you set alarms or reminders to drink water.
Don’t ignore your body when it tells you to drink water, when you feel thirsty.
While you exercise, drink some too.
- Including before exercise, and after.
What makes water important?
Water does a lot for our bodies.
- Helps us concentrate better
- It regulates our body temperature
- Move nutrients throughout our bodies
- Helps us poop better, and avoid hard-rock poops
It’s even good for our joints, and gives us energy too.
But. You know what’s really important?
Water keeps us ALIVE.
Cause without it, we could get really sick.
Other ways you can hydrate your body
Water is the best option to stay hydrated, but there are other cool options that can help.
Herbal teas:
(Unsweetened) One is are great way to stay hydrated
Fruit-infused water, like:
- Cucumber water
- Lemon water
Adding berries to your water, too, can help.
Slicing fruits can add some flavor to your water, so it doesn’t get boring.
Sports drinks, too, if you’re exercising, can replenish the electrolytes that were lost through sweat.
- But, be careful about the added sugars, they can have
How much water do you really need?: The point
The amount you need is not necessarily
- 8 glasses of water every day.
It can help you better if you
- drink according to how much you need.
- and follow the right tips to drink enough water every day
It’ll help you know better if you’re drinking enough.
