Whether you're dehydrated like so many people who don't even realize it or just want to make sure you keep up on your fluids while you're out having a good time, it's kind of amazing how we, as humans, often fail to take care of ourselves. It's not hard in a busy world full of obligations; we may still be animals deep down, but it's very easy to ignore our needs when we have so much--and often so many others--to care for.
Some really great hydration tips I've learned recently include:
Drink two glasses of water when you first wake up. Do this even before you have your coffee. It will help you wake up and hydrate you after you've been sleeping and fasting. It will also help activate your metabolism.
Drink a glass of water before each meal. Not only will this help you stay hydrated, but it will help you stay full.
Some research says that drinking water before your shower or bath can help lower your blood pressure, but some evidence says it's a myth. It couldn't hurt, though, and warm baths/showers actually do help lower your blood pressure and even give you the same benefits of a walk.
Don't forget that you get lots of your fluids from the fruit and vegetables you eat and other drinks, so if you're regularly drinking fluids you shouldn't worry too much about dehydration.
What other hydrating tips do you have? Share them in the chat!