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5 Tips to Keep You Hydrated This Summer

May 22, 2015 by Anna

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Anna here with some great tips to help you stay hydrated this summer. Thanks to Brita for sponsoring this post.

Staying hydrated is something we should all do all year long, but during the Summer months when we are out in the heat it is especially crucial.

5 Tips to Keep You Hydrated This Summer

Why do we need to stay hydrated?

Giving our bodies enough water helps our heart to pump blood easier and helps our muscles to work more efficiently. Every cell, organ, and tissue of our bodies needs water to function properly, and if you don’t provide your body with the water it needs it will lead to dehydration. Water helps your body to regulate your body temperature, your heart rate, & your blood pressure.

How much water do you need?

Every person is different. If you are highly active you are going to need much more water than someone who works indoors at a desk all day. We all need plenty of water but the exact amount varies from person to person depending on your lifestyle.

A reasonable goal for most people is to shoot for 48-64 oz of water per day, with more if you are very active or workout rigorously. Besides water, eating foods that are high in water content can help you to stay hydrated as well. Melons (watermelons are 90% water), oranges, & grapefruits great choices as well as celery, cucumbers, & romaine lettuce.

5 tips to help you stay hydrated:

1. Always keep a water bottle with you. Keeping a water bottle with me at all times is how I make sure to get enough water in each day. After my coffee in the morning, I don’t allow myself to drink anything but water until I’ve had my daily water intake for the day. Water bottles like the Brita Hard Sided Filtered 1L Bottle is a great choice because you only need to refill the bottle twice to have your recommended daily water intake.

2. Carry a reusable bottle you like. The Brita Hard Sides Filtered Bottles come in 3 different sizes and also in several colors and designs to choose from. Plus using a reusable bottle will save you some money. Also, filtered water tastes better!

3. Add fruit, vegetables, or herbs to your water. Adding fruit can give you a fun change in the taste without adding in any unnecessary calories. Try lemons, limes, or oranges, freeze chunks of watermelon and use them instead of ice. Or for a fresh flavor try cucumbers and mint. There are lots of fruit infused water recipes on pinterest as well.

4. Start small, set a goal, treat yourself. When I started being mindful of the water I was drinking I couldn’t go from drinking only pop and sweet tea to drinking 8 glasses of water per day. I set a goal to drink 1 bottle per day, then 2 bottles of water per day, then 3, and so on. Treat yourself with a different drink of choice at dinner if you met your goal of water for that day.

5. Try a water tracking app. I personally use Water Your Body. It’s simple yet effective and you can set up alerts and notifications and track how much water you have drank and how much you still need to go for the day. It’s simple but effective and easy to use.

5 Tips to Keep your Hydrated This Summer

More about Brita Filtered Bottles:

The Brita Hard Sided Filtered Bottles come in two sizes, 1L & 700 mL. Both have built-in straws and Brita filters. The hard sided bottles come with a firm exterior so you can brave the elements. Dishwasher safe and NSF certified to reduce chlorine taste and odor and particulate. The 1L bottles are available in two fun patterns, Chevron & Clear Lines. The 700 mL bottles are available in Charcoal Grey and Blue with Patterned Flowers.

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The Brita Sport Filtered Bottle, 590 mL is available in Dark Turquoise & Tangerine. This portable squeeze-bottle with a filter is great for the gym or sports. Also dishwasher safe and NSF certified like the hard sided bottles above.

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Brita but all opinions are my own.
Written by: Anna Hettick writer and food blogger at Green Eyed Country Girl.

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42 Comments

  1. Elle says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I drink tons of lemonade and water during the hot summer months! I always am buying water and liquids!

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  2. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:04 am

    make sure we have water handy all day

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  3. Kelly Baker says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:19 am

    I always make sure I have a bottle of water with me.

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  4. Robyn Bellefleur says

    June 10, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    I drink plenty of water infused with citrus.

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  5. Silvia D says

    June 10, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    drink lots of water at home and carry my water bottle when i go out and about. i like to freeze the water so it slowly melts and keeps cold !

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  6. Kelley Moore says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I drink more fluids

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  7. Brandee H says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I always carry a bottle of lemon water with me. Gets me focused on drinking water and not sugary drive thru drinks!

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  8. LILLIAN BROWN says

    June 10, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    I drink water and unsweetened fruit juice

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  9. Radhika Khan says

    June 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

    lots of water and shade

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  10. joy says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:45 am

    i know i don’t drink enough water… i try… i only drink when i am feeling thirsty. I try to bring a water bottle with me wherever i go!

    Reply
  11. natasha severson says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I drink a crazy amount of water. I tend to drink water ALL the time!

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  12. Courtney says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:55 am

    I drink a ton of water. I add cucumber for flavour!

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  13. seham merzib says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Drink lots of fluids

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  14. anne says

    June 9, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    We drink water and bring water wherever we go.

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  15. Sunnymay says

    June 6, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    I carry a water bottle with me everywhere and drink every hour. Sometimes I add flavorings or protein powder especially after exercising to keep my muscles from aching and to refuel.

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  16. maria says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:31 am

    I drink lots of water

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  17. Rachel Crawford says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    I make sure to have 2 cups of warm lemon water before I leave the house in the morning. And I bring a reusable water bottle to keep me hydrated throughout the day!

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  18. Tina L. says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    drink lot of liquids.

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  19. stacey h says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    i always have water and fruit, also i tend to avoid the full sun.

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  20. Lisa Neutel says

    June 4, 2015 at 8:04 am

    i always carry a big bottle of water with lemons in it

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  21. Juliee Fitze says

    June 4, 2015 at 6:24 am

    I always have water with me.

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  22. Amy C says

    June 4, 2015 at 4:13 am

    We bring bottled water with us where ever we go.

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  23. Florence C says

    June 4, 2015 at 3:20 am

    I take a bottle of water with me.

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  24. Jonnie says

    June 4, 2015 at 3:12 am

    I bring frozen water bottles everywhere we go so, as the ice melts, we always have cold water with us.

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  25. darci says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I drink green tea throughout the day at work

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  26. Monica says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:19 am

    I try to bring a water bottle with me, as often as possible

    Reply
  27. Angela Mitchell says

    May 28, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I pretty much live with a water bottle in my hand all summer long!

    Reply
  28. shirley li says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:21 am

    staying away from the sun and drinking lots of water

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  29. Andrew P says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    By drinking plenty of water

    Reply
  30. Belinda McNabb says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    i stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water

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  31. Mark V. says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    we actually carry waterbottles everywhere.

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  32. SUMMER PLEWES says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I drink enough water to be a pee machine!~

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  33. Gillian Morgan says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Everywhere we go we bring a cooler full of water and juice.

    Reply
  34. LaTanya says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:09 am

    we drink a lot of water

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  35. Sonal says

    May 24, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    To stay hydrated all year around I drink water! It is the best beverage to quench your thirst and is always refreshing!!

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  36. Lee-Ann says

    May 24, 2015 at 12:24 am

    I drink more fluids and try not to exert myself too much

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  37. Sausan says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Carry around my water bottle with me and fill it up throughout the day

    Reply
  38. Francine says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I don’t leave the house without water for all, including the dog.

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  39. Melinda says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    I fill a water bottle with ice and water and take it with me if I leave the house.

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  40. Kayla bowe says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    I stay hydrated by drinking Alot of fluids.

    Reply
  41. Marsalie says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    We try to bring a water bottle each time we leave the house.

    Reply
  42. Suzanne Bastien says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:55 am

    To stay hydrated each kid has their own water bottle. We have an ice maker in the kitchen to keep the water cool. It’s the best way to keep them (and me) from getting dehydrated.

    Reply

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