Are You Drinking Enough Water?

One thing I noticed after the Thanksgiving break was that I was drinking less water because I wasn’t working out and I got out of the habit of keeping my water cup full at home.  I felt like my skin was looking dull and icky, so this week, I got back on my normal water routine.  
It helps so much to have a large bottle or cup that you like to drink from near you so you remember to drink water throughout the day.  I like the insulated cups the best so they don’t sweat and create a puddle on your furniture.  The one pictured on my desk is from Wal-Mart and holds 20 oz. of water.  I drink about 3 of these a day, so about 60 oz. of water.  
It used to be recommended that people drink 8, 8 ounce glasses of water a day = total 64 ounces.  But now, the Institute of Medicine sets general guidelines for total water intake and recommends that women consume a total of 91 ounces (that’s about 2.7 liters) per day – from all food and beverages combined. But, depending on your diet, about 25% of the water you consume comes from your food.  
I’ve read that most healthy people get enough water in the food and liquid they take in on a regular basis, but you can gague whether you’re getting enough water by if you feel thirsty or your urine is dark.  
I feel better when I’m drinking water throughout the day and definitely notice a difference in my skin.  

I really like these 24-Ounce Insulated Cups.  They come in a variety of colors too for a great price.  I always prefer a lid (just in case of spills) and straw.

How much water do you drink per day?  Do you use a special cup too?  

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Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!

14 Comments

  1. I love my trusty Tervis tumbler – the large one! Or my Camelbak for no spills in my work bag. My husband does a good job of helping me keep my water cup filled at home 😉 so I'm lucky in that way. I have noticed that I drink more water than a lot of my friends – I am often thirsty and definitely have a need for hydration beyond three full Tervis tumblers a day. If I go out to dinner, the waitress/waiter cannot keep my water glass full. So strange and interesting how our bodies work!

  2. When I was working I would drink the 64 oz of water a day… I'd always have a Poland spring bottle next to me at work and go through at least 4 of the 16 oz bottles a day. But now that I'm home with my son I feel like it's harder to remember to drink more. We are also out more where it's not always easy to use a bathroom so I tend to not drink as much to avoid this issue. I really should get into the habit of drinking more water though!

  3. I have a 24 oz bottle at my desk all the time. I drink a minimum of 64oz daily and also downloaded an app Waterlogged to remind me the amount of water i need to drink at regualr intervals throughout the day.

  4. I wonder if this recommendation is considerably higher for those with extreme physical activity? For instance, I'm a Bikram yoga nut and I find that after a few days straight I get VERY depleted. Perhaps that's also a function of replacing electrolytes. I got an early xmas gift from my parents in the form of a vitamix, so I've been making more green smoothies which has made me feel more hydrates and feel better. Love your blog!

  5. I have same mug but with an aqua lid. My daughter stole, so I decided to get her one, I went to Walmart a couple days ago and they have more lid colors now, I got her one with a purple lid and a red one exactly like yours for my son. I also have the tall tumblers I use for smoothies or water, they are great to take with you when you are heading out the door.

  6. The Holidays really do mess up our drinking habits!
    As for how much I drink, I listen to my body's ques, and most of the time I over drink water.
    I love carrying around my water bottles. It makes for a great example for my kids. It's cool to be a water guzzling mom 😉

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