How to tell if you’re getting enough fluid
I find it very easy to go many hours without drinking water so I set alarms through the day to remind me! I also find having a big tumbler of water with a straw around me at all times helps so I have a few scattered around the house and on my desk at work.
How much fluid you need each day depends on many factors like the environment, your activity levels, weight etc. For most adult men it is around 10 cups a day, and 8 cups a day for women. Women who, like myself, are breast-feeding need 10 cups a day. The majority of this fluid intake should come from plain water. If you are getting enough fluid, your urine should be a pale yellow colour. Drinking too much water doesn’t give added benefit and can cause more bloating and you will spend a lot of your days on the toilet! If you are dehydrated you may notice light headedness, muscle cramps, nausea, headaches, difficulty concentrated, dry mouth, dark urine and passing urine less often. If it’s been a while since you had some water when you’re reading this- get guzzling!