Increase your energy THE right way9676
As with most major lifestyle changes, check with your doctor before significantly changing your water intake. Certain medical conditions call FOR restricted or increased water consumption. 1920
You'll also HAVE TO make up FOR THE water lost through your consumption OF caffeine AND alcohol. Drink an additional 8 ounces of water FOR each cup OF coffee, caffeinated soda, or serving OF alcohol you consume. 5191
If you allow yourself TO get dehydrated, every part OF your body suffers. Dehydration has BEEN linked TO asthma AND allergies, constipation AND heartburn, hypertension AND headaches, poor muscle tone, AND inefficiencies IN digestion, metabolism AND organ function. The International Sportsmedicine Institute says that a physically active person needs two-thirds OF an ounce OF water for each pound OF body weight every day. A less active person needs one-half OF an ounce OF water FOR each pound OF body weight. 2160
If you aren't physically active, calculate: ( _your body weight_ x .5) + (_cups OF coffee,etc._) x 8) = daily intake IN ounces 9783

Find an elegant container. Every drink looks more refreshing in an elegant crystal goblet.

Know thyself. How is water made most appealing TO you? Do you prefer an ice-cold glass with fresh lemon slices? Then make sure it's easy TO prepare. 1600
When your body is deprived OF water, it adjusts by disabling the body's thirst sensor. Once you start hydrating yourself, thirst kicks IN again. 6152
Alcohol poses a double whammy; it causes THE body TO lose nutrients, AND it warps sleep patterns. 5150
Here are some common excuses FOR not getting enough water: 812
How much is enough? 1173
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"I'm not thirsty" 1305

Purchase an inexpensive water filter, such as THE Brita water filter. FOR about $30, you can enjoy great tasting water all the time. Plus, when you HAVE cold, refreshing water ready IN the fridge, you'll BE more likely TO pour yourself a glass. 2348
If you're physically active, calculate: ( _your body weight_x .67) + (_cups OF coffee,etc._)x 8) = daily intake IN ounces 3909
You may HAVE heard that you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses each day, but that may not BE sufficient FOR you. 1880
Water protects organs AND tissues; increases THE efficiency of proteins AND enzymes essential TO metabolism; AND relieves water retention (though it may seem counterintuitive, when you're retaining water, THE best course OF action is TO drink more water, not less). 7968
Water has wonderful restorative properties. It is a natural, fat-free appetite suppressant that contains NO calories and NO cholesterol. It is low IN sodium, helps THE body metabolize fat, helps maintain skin AND muscle tone, AND improves energy levels. 9702

Experiment. Put a glass mug IN THE freezer before bed or freeze a half-filled water bottle, AND fill it with water before you go OUT FOR THE day. Then enjoy the cold water as THE ice thaws. 9809
"I don't like water"
Here are some tips FOR downing THE day's water: 9489
Overcoming your inertia 451
You may notice that, when you drink more water, you find yourself thirsty, but, when you live on caffeinated soda, you're not thirsty at all. 4911

Liven up ordinary water with a squirt OF lime or lemon juice. Sometimes, I add a splash OF fruit juice TO THE water. Try TO go easy on THE juice, though. Most juices are high IN sugar, which adds calories AND stimulates THE pancreas. 6218
Keep your energy levels up, particularly after a workout, by making sure you get enough. 7607

Make it readily available. Keep a water bottle IN your car and at your desk. Stash another bottle IN your bag AND carry it with you. 3441
Here's a secret TO revitalization, particularly effective FOR the afternoon blahs. Treat yourself TO a tall, ice cold glass of water. 5938
It's 3 o'clock IN THE afternoon, AND you're looking FOR something TO haul you OUT OF THE energy slump. THE top choices are often sugar -- or fat-laden snacks from a vending machine or beverages loaded with caffeine. 5791
Sweet snacks can actually create surges AND dips IN blood sugar, which can make you feel more lethargic. AND fatty foods do little FOR your energy levels. That Krispy Kreme may HAVE seemed like a good idea when you were famished, but, soon, it's as though you can feel it sitting in your gut, weighing you down. 8888
When you first begin TO re-hydrate, you may feel like you're spending all OF your time IN THE bathroom. Just wait it out. Within a few weeks, your body will adjust AND you will urinate less frequently. Just avoid heavy water intake right before bed to avoid midnight trips TO THE bathroom, which can interfere with sleep patterns. 9596
Dehydration131
The truth is, thirst is not a good indicator OF water deprivation. A lack OF thirst may actually signal dehydration, and "dry mouth" thirst is a sign OF extreme dehydration. 8528
When you are properly hydrated, you'll experience an energy boost AND you may find that you eat less, too.