Water First - Think Your Drink

Get in the H2O Habit

We're creatures of habit.  We get in ruts and do the same things over and over.  If you're going to be in a rut, it might as well be a healthy one!  If you don't already drink 8 glasses of water a day, make a concerted effort for about a week. After that you may find yourself almost automatically filling up water bottlles and craving water throughout the day.  The best way to make drinking water a habit is to surround yourself with water until it becomes the drink of choice.

• If you have a refrigerator with a water dispenser in the door, use it!
• If you don’t have a refrigerator water dispenser, keep a pitcher of water at the front of the refrigerator.
• Carry a refillable water bottle with you. Fill it with ice to keep it cold all day.
• Put a pitcher of water on the table at all meals.
• Ask for water at restaurants.
• Drink a tall cold glass of water when you watch TV or work on the computer.
• Encourage your kids to drink water while doing homework. Brains work better when we’re well-hydrated. 
• When your kids are playing outside, make sure they have plenty of water:
  • Put a jug of water on an outside table with cups.
  • Fill a cooler with a push button spigot (Igloo) with icy water so kids can grab a drink without stopping to come inside.
  • Get a water bottle cage for bike. They’re inexpensive and make you look like a pro. 
  • Get a water bottle clip to put on a belt loop to stay refreshed while walking or biking.