I’m Not Saying Drinking Water Will Solve All of Your Problems, But It Might…

Keeping hydrated is such a high impact low effort win (the best kind) and can help with so many annoying symptoms like.

• Tiredness

• Craving sweet/salty food

• Bloating & constipation

• Irritability 

• Headaches

I’m not saying a glass of water will cure all of your uncomfortable symptoms but it’s a pretty easy place to start and it’s something I always encourage addressing before jumping into any drastic lifestyle changes. 

Top Tips if You Struggle to Meet Your Fluids Intake

• Herbal teas: a lot of people don’t realise that herbal teas actually contribute towards water intake, because they don’t contain caffeine, I find this really helpful in the winter months to keep my fluid intake up when a cold glass of water feels less appealing

• Front load your intake: hydrating on waking can give you the kickstart you need to keep it up during the day, it can be so easy to reach for caffeine first thing but starting with water can set your tone for a day of good hydration

• Reminders: give yourself little reminders throughout the day to grab a drink, use bathroom breaks as a reminder, or set timers on your phone, whatever works for you 

• BIG water bottles: this is a tip I’ve found so useful as a new mum, I’ve always got a big water bottle near me so on busy days don’t have to add making a glass of water to my busy schedule

• Accountability: track it until it becomes second nature, our brain loves the little dopamine hit we get when we complete a task so why not check off the ‘task’ hitting your water goal each day and track this over time to see how well you’ve done. You can also use it to reflect on to see what changes when you are hitting your goal versus when you haven’t been

• Awareness: notice how you feel during the days when you make an effort to prioritize hydration (spoiler alert: you will feel GOOD) this positive reinforcement will fuel motivation to continue the habit

How to Work Out Your Ideal Water Intake Per Day

‘Bodyweight in KGs’ x 0.035 = ‘litres of water per day required’

Key Considerations:

• Factors Affecting Intake: If you’re exercising, in a hot environment, or are pregnant/breastfeeding you will need a higher fluid intake.

• Signs of Hydration: Adequate water intake typically results in pale yellow urine.

These calculations are general guidelines; individual needs may vary based on health, age, and metabolism. 

If you’re wanting to feel better but not sure where to start, this is the perfect way to take a small, manageable step towards more wellness.

Liv x