How to Get Your Eight Glasses of Water a Day

Whether you are trying to lose weight or just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each and every day. If you are not used to drinking that much water, it can be difficult. But once you know some tricks to get your eight glasses of water a day, it's easy!

Things You'll Need

• Straws
• <br>Rubber bands
• <br>Water bottle or travel mug

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Instructions

• 1

  Keep water close by no matter where you are. If you are at home watching television or on the computer, keep a cool glass within reach. If you are running errands, keep a bottle or travel mug full of water in the cup holder.

• 2

  Fill it back up! Every time you finish a glass or bottle of water, get a refill immediately. This way you will always have a cool fresh drink right at your fingertips.

• 3

  Sip it down. If you drink your water with a straw, you will be more likely to mindlessly sip it down much more quickly and easily.

• 4

  Keep track. If you use a refillable water bottle, wrap a rubber band around it every time you fill it up. This way you can keep track of how many ounces of water you are drinking each day.

• 5

  Add a bit of flavor. A wedge of lemon, a few slices of cucumber, or a splash of juice can give your water the flavor boost you need to chug those ounces down.