How do you know if you’re hitting the normal amount of water to drink in a day (oz)? Your body has a brilliant, low-tech alert system.
You’re doing great if: You pee every 2-3 hours, and it’s a light, straw-yellow color. You don’t have a pounding headache by 2 p.m. Your skin doesn’t look like the Sahara Desert.
You might be a human raisin if: Your mouth feels like sandpaper, your lips are cracking, and you get dizzy when you stand up too fast. Also, if your pee is dark and looks like you’re a wizard casting a spell, please drink water right now.
Easy Hacks to Hit Your Oz Goal (Without a Spreadsheet)
Who wants to count every single ounce? Probably only those people who organize their sock drawer by color (no judgment, but also, why?).
Try this: drink a glass of water when you wake up. It’s a gentle wake-up call for your organs. Then, keep a reusable water bottle on your desk. If it’s a 20-ounce bottle, refill it three times. Boom, you’re at 60-80 ounces!
Another trick? Add flavor! Throw in some cucumber slices, a sprig of mint, or a squirt of lemon. It makes drinking water feel like you’re at a fancy spa, even when you’re just sitting in your pajamas watching cat videos.
