During the summer months when it’s hot outside, it’s easier for me to remember to stay hydrated because warmer weather makes me thirstier and serves almost as a daily reminder to sip on a cold, refreshing beverage throughout the day. As the temperatures begin to drop, my desire to drink a lot of cold water decreases significantly, but there are a few key things we can all do to help remind ourselves to drink and stay hydrated all year long.
Below you will find a few tips that can be easily implemented to help keep yourself hydrated every day! (And stay tuned for a hydration-themed giveaway at the end of this post, thanks to Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water!)
- Opt For A Larger Water Bottle
If I have a large water bottle sitting in front of me as I work on the computer, I will often look down to find the water bottle completely drained without realizing I’ve been guzzling it down. Mindless drinking for the win! By opting for a larger water bottle – one that holds 20+ ounces – I find myself drinking more since a larger amount of water is simply sitting in front of me, making staying hydrated a bit easier!
- Refill Your Water Bottle Every Time You Go To The Bathroom
This is a tip I started to follow when I was working at my previous desk job, but now that I work from home, it’s one I still try to remind myself to follow since it’s a great way to remind yourself to always have a full water bottle with you! If you fill up your water bottle every time you use the bathroom, you’ll always have a full water bottle on hand, making staying hydrated that much easier!
- Vary Your Beverage To Prevent Boredom
If you’re anything like me, sipping on water all day long can start to get a bit boring. When I was pregnant, and now that I’m nursing, I cannot seem to drink enough but drinking tons and tons of plain water can feel a little dull. When I feel water boredom setting in, I opt for sparkling water or extract water to spice things up a bit! It’s an easy and delicious way to sneak in extra fluids.
I was recently sent a few bottles of Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water to try and it’s a great option to turn to when you want to hydrate your body with something that tastes great, too! The PACt® cranberry extract water contains PACs (proanthocyanidins), unique, powerful elements found deep inside cranberries that help cleanse and purify your body. The cranberry extract water is made with clean ingredients (the bright red color comes from cranberries alone and it’s sweetened naturally) and the water has only 10 calories per 16 ounce bottle.
My favorite flavor is the Cranberry Mango-Passionfruit and I love all of them mixed with a little bit of sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail any time of the day!
- Use A Straw
Is it just me, or is it a billion times easier to drink water when you do it from a straw (especially if you’re multi-tasking while pushing a baby in a stroller and walking your dog)? It makes sipping on water more fun and I try to drink most of my water from a water bottle or tumbler that has a straw. For some reason I just seem to drink more when I do it from a straw!
- Add Your Own Fun Flavors
According to Ocean Spray’s hydration survey (which you may find and take here), more than 60 percent of Americans are drinking less than eight glasses of water a day and more than half of all Americans don’t feel the need to hydrate when temperatures cool down. Make your water or water-based beverage more fun by adding your own flavors! Throw some fresh orange, grapefruit or cucumber slices into a cold cup of water. Crush mint leaves and stir them into sparkling water. Add frozen grapes to cranberry extract water for a tasty alternative to ice cubes!
Anything to make staying hydrated a little more fun!
Hydration Giveaway
And now it’s time for a hydration-themed giveaway!
One PBF reader will win the following:
- 24-ounce Tumbler
- Bubba Keg
- Infuser Pitcher
- $50 Amazon gift card to buy your own Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this post, telling me one thing you do to help yourself stay hydrated all year long! I will randomly select a winner next Friday. Good luck!!
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ocean Spray PACt. The opinions and text are all mine.
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The very first thing I do when I wake up every day is drinking 12 oz of water, and before I go to bed Ive started drinking 12 oz of water as well. I do have to wake up in the middle of the night (EVERY NIGHT) but I feel better, and Im pregnant so getting up all hours of the night is inevitable anyway 😉
I love your tips! I try to have a full water bottle in the car, at my desk, etc. It makes it easier to midlessly sip water throughout the day.
I carry a refillable water bottle everywhere I go. I’ve done it for so many years that it has just become habit and many friends will comment on how I always have a water bottle around. :p
Whenever I fill my water up, I try to take at least two big gulps before I leave the kitchen. That way, I’ve got that much extra water in me before topping off my glass and getting back to work.
I drink a big glass of cold water in the morning upon waking up when taking my vitamins (helps me wake up as well with the cold temperature) that puts me in the right direction towards my water goal the rest of the day. I also try to drink a half cup of water before bed time to ensure hydration, but without having to run to the restroom all night.
I find I stay hydrated easier if I make sure to have two 8 oz glasses of water with every meal.
I keep a bottle at my desk and try to refill it at least 3x a day.
I am with you on the large cup and using a straw! I also find that I drink a ton more if the cup is see through (clear) vs. a solid cup. Something about seeing that water line go down inspires me to get more. Also, as the weather cools down and ice water sounds less appealing, I find that I do way better with water that is closer to room temperature! My final trick is making sure I always have water with me in the car. I have a 25 minute commute to work each way, which usually allows me to get in a full bottle of water before and after work!
Carrying my water around everywhere is what helps keep me hydrated all year long! It’s so easy to take sips from it when it’s always by me and it has become such a habit for my water to go where I go that I actually panic a little when it’s not by me/can’t remember where I last set it down.
I love hot lemon water in the winter!
I carry a 32 ounce Nalgene bottle with me everywhere! I aim to drink one full bottle before 11am, one before 4pm, and one in the evening.
Big tumbler with a straw!! and the occasional LaCroix thrown in too keep it interesting 🙂
I use a water bottle with a filter and a straw, that I take with me to make sure I drink enough water
I carry my water bottle around with my all day long to help remind me to stay hydrated! I also tell myself I can’t leave the office until I’ve had 3 full Nalgenes, so that can be quite motivating once 4:30 rolls around! 🙂
I always put lemon in my water and find that it helps me keep hydrated!
I infuse water with various fruits and veggies!
keeping full water bottles in the fridge the night before so they are ready as soon as i wake up!
What a neat giveaway! I think it does make it easier if you drink water through a straw, maybe because you don’t need to tilt your head back to drink. 🙂 Another thing that makes hydration easier is adding lemon slices and fresh basil or mint.
Having a water bottle with me at all times in crucial to staying hydrated!
I try to make sure I have a fun cup or mug to drink out of all the time… somehow having something fun to drink out of makes drinking all that water easier for some reason!
I find staying hydrated during the week is easy but for some reason I completely fall off the wagon on the weekend. When ever we go out on the weekend I will make sure to order a water before anything else and try to drink just water until the meal arrives.
I try to drink the majority of my water by noon.. I’m less likely to drink a lot in the evening so it’s important to get this accomplished first thing in the day. I don’t normally flavor my water..guess I’m weird that I crave just plain ice water. I actually got my husband to kick the pop habit and change to plain water as well. Win win!!
i use a 32oz water bottle and try to ensure i empty it twice. i also track my water consumption on my fitbit app. i like to see that i hit my goal each day. and every couple of months, i replace my water bottle. homegoods always has something new and cute to keep me interested!
I’m with you on the straw bit, it makes it so much easier to drink more!
I also make sure to ALWAYS have a full water bottle in the car.
I always carry a water bottle, and fill up on bathroom breaks!
I keep a large tervis tumbler with me at work. That way I always have something to “mindlessly sip” on. It works great because I definitely drink more when I’m at work than I do at home. I’ve also started some flavored sparkling water- cherry limeade is my favorite!!
I have a 32 oz water bottle at my desk that I make sure to fill at least twice. I also infuse the water with various fruits when I get bored.
I have a water bottle at my desk and try to drink 24 oz before lunch and then 24 oz before I leave and can fill up before I head to the gym! It helps me to have little goals to meet throughout the day.
I usually drink a TON of water and I also find it helpful to carry a large water bottle around with me so it is always available.
I have a water bottle on my desk that I fill up all day long. I use my favorite huge mason jar (32 oz, I think) at home that I fill up right when I get home from work, too. I didn’t used to think too much about drinking water; now that it’s become a habit, my body definitely lets me know if I’m dehydrated – headaches, lethargic, etc…
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I carry my Contigo water bottle EVERYWHERE!!!! It’s starting to look a little shabby, but I still love it! It hold 24 oz. so it’s the perfect size!
I use a big tervis tumbler that has the ounces marked on the side. This really helps me keep my water intake up!
When I am at work, I fill up two, one gallon jugs with water. I set one on my desk and the other in my mini fridge. It is a constant reminder to keep filling up my glass.
I set reminders on my outlook calendar to walk around and refill my water bottle
The larger water bottle I carry the more inclined I am to drink. Great tip! It works for me.
I love to put lemon/orange slices in my water. They add the perfect amount of flavor!
I make sure that I always have a water bottle with me at all times. Also I drink a large glass of water before work, then at work I take at least 4 water bottles not including my drink for lunch, I like to stay hydrated!
I have two big waterbottles with straws. One is always by me and the other is in the fridge. When I finish one, I fill it up put it in the fridge and grab the cold one from the fridge. I also love adding fruit!
I have a huge water bottle that holds 32oz of water. My goal is to refill it 3 times a day. I also bring a smaller water bottle to the gym with me every time.
I bought a 72 oz. Bubba Keg and fill it up first thing in the morning and make sure I have it finished before I go to sleep.
I always keep a full tumbler of water with me at work to drink throughout the day- definitely does the trick!
I drink warm lemon water first thing in the morning and always make sure to refill my water bottle as often as I refill my coffee cup at work.
To stay hydrated I often drink room temperature water because I drink it faster and easier because cold water can make me feel too cold!
Anytime i want to eat, I drink 16 ounces before each meal to make sure I’m getting enough water! I get headaches if I don’t drink enough water so I really try to stay on top of getting enough each day!
I always keep a bottle on my desk during the day!
I always try and have a water bottle at my desk. I tend to drink more that way. My office just put in a new water system where it fills up your cup/bottle with filtered water so I am definitely taking advantage of that. I feel so much better when I drink more water!!!
It’s critical that my bottle keep my water ICE cold for me to drink enough each day. Occasionally, even my ice cold water can become boring and impossible to finish; I would love to try Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water for some flavor!
My water cup is pretty well attached to my hand these days. Sometimes I take it into stores/restaurants without realizing it! Its becoming a part of me haha.
I am constantly buying new water bottles. They excite me and make me more eager to drink water! Currently, I’m using my S’Well and It stays cold for 24 HOURS! If I find i’m not drinking enough, I switch up the bottle!
Huge water bottle!!!! Big