Are you getting enough water? Drinking water actually helps you burn more fat, plus it also makes you less bloated! When the water balance is right, the body doesn’t have to hold onto water, so bloating diminishes. A good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink about 80 ounces of water a day.

Here are 10 tips for getting the water you need:

1. Drink a glass of water first thing when you wake up in the morning.
2. Measure out how much water you should drink each day and carry it with you. The day isn’t done until you’ve emptied your bottle(s)!
3. Set reminder messages on your computer calendar, phone, watch, etc.
4. Whenever you feel like snacking, make it a habit to reach for the water first.
5. Squeeze some lemon or lime juice in your water to make it more palatable.
6. Or add slices of fruit: cucumbers, green apples, oranges, etc.
7. If the tap water at your home or work tastes bad, get a purifier. It can be a simple as a Brita pitcher or a whole filtration system in your kitchen faucet or fridge.
8. Every time you plan to drink a soda, a glass of wine, or any other beverage, make yourself drink a glass of water first.
9. Eat foods with a high water content such as watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant.
10. Don’t forget to hydrate while you exercise as well as right after!

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