Simple Recommendation: Take a sip of water

I talk to a lot of people who say that they know that they should drink more water but they can never remember to do this once their day gets ramped up. Completely understood, by the way. I sometimes forget to eat when I'm really busy! Even if you can't wrap your head around frequent visits to the water cooler (and the bathroom), read on for some easy changes to your daily habits that could naturally add a few glasses of the clear stuff to your day.

1) Drink a glass of water when you wake up in the morning.

One glass of the clear stuff will brighten your complexion and help you battle sleepiness. You might even start liking the morning but hey, let's not get crazy.

2) Before you reach for that unhealthy snack, fill up your water bottle.

Your body may send you the message that you're hungry when it's really craving hydration. If you're still feeling those hunger pangs after, this tip may still help you to make better choices about what to munch on.

3) Flavor your water with yummy treats so that you never want to stop sipping.

You know that you need to drink more water but can’t seem to fit in the recommended 8 cups per day. In order to turn your water rx into a tasty summer treat, add one of the below combos to your pitcher.

-       sliced apples, lemon and oranges

-       fresh mint leaves, cucumber and lime

-       diced watermelon and blueberries

4) Begin to limit your fluid intake a few hours before bedtime.

Okay, this is the opposite of what I've just been telling you. But really, an uninterrupted, restful night of sleep is one of your best defenses against stress, sickness and mindless eating.

Have a beautiful day!

xo Saranna