All Wet

We all know we’re supposed to drink plenty of water.  Sometimes it is hard to do.  Here are some ideas to make it easier.

• Make spa water.  A glass jug in the fridge with a handful of mint leaves or lemon slices or strawberries or whatever tasty stuff is lying around can make water feel more like something fancy and less like a duty.

• Add bubbles.  Some of us cough up for bottles of fizzy water.  Others make the one big investment in the gizmo that lets us make our own.  Either way, water seems more festive.

• Take it along.  That commuter cup works for more than coffee.  We don’t have to be biking to use the insulated squeeze bottle.  Some ice, a slice of lime, the wet stuff and we’re good to go.

• Consider personal preference.  Some of us like our water at room temperature, or even hot.  Others swear by ice.  We need to remember that we are worth taking care of.

• Drink the water first.  Coffee and tea are fine in moderation, but start with water.  Drink some before meals.  Keep it handy on the desk or by the couch or wherever.

We can do it!