Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspect of living a healthy life. We often forget to take hydration into consideration when moving throughout our busy day which can lead to feelings of "fogginess",  mood swings or low on energy.

What's worse is that we may not even think that lack of hydrating is the problem when these feelings occur. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to help stay hydrated without having to remember to drink fluids during your day.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What percentage of Americans don't take in enough fluids during the day and who are essentially "dehydrated" which could lead to long term health issues.

2). How it's too easy to assume that you are drinking enough water during the day to feel "hydrated enough" and why this usually isn't the case.

3). Why keeping a regular water bottle or hydro flask with you during your day is a great way to remember to drink water regularly.

4). How using a timer app and scheduling your water breaks throughout the day is a great way to "remind" you and keep you on track with your water intake.

5). Why it can also a great idea to add flavoring to you water if you're not a fan of the taste as long as they are low in sugar or sodium which can work against your efforts.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you're having a hard time remembering to stay hydrated during the day. Living a busy life as we age can be a good thing but neglecting our daily nutritional needs can back fire if not taken seriously. Remember to practice the habit of taking in healthy fluids every day so you can continue to live your best life for years to come.

Team Meredith

Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspect of living a healthy life. We often forget to take hydration into consideration when moving throughout our busy day which can lead to feelings of "fogginess",&nbsp; mood swings or low on energy.
What's worse is that we may not even think that lack of hydrating is the problem when these feelings occur. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to help stay hydrated without having to remember to drink fluids during your day.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). What percentage of Americans don't take in enough fluids during the day and who are essentially "dehydrated" which could lead to long term health issues.
2). How it's too easy to assume that you are drinking enough water during the day to feel "hydrated enough" and why this usually isn't the case.
3). Why keeping a regular water bottle or hydro flask with you during your day is a great way to remember to drink water regularly.
4). How using a timer app and scheduling your water breaks throughout the day is a great way to "remind" you and keep you on track with your water intake.
5). Why it can also a great idea to add flavoring to you water if you're not a fan of the taste as long as they are low in sugar or sodium which can work against your efforts.
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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you're having a hard time remembering to stay hydrated during the day. Living a busy life as we age can be a good thing but neglecting our daily nutritional needs can back fire if not taken seriously. Remember to practice the habit of taking in healthy fluids every day so you can continue to live your best life for years to come.
Team Meredith

A podcast discussing wellness for seniors, fitness trainers and healthcare industry with enriching topics such as physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness With Meredith

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness with Meredith

In this podcast we're sharing our 6 best tips to help you stay hydrated which will keep you healthy and active for years to come.

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