03/07/2026
This is an interesting point from 💦 Your body is already dehydrated by the time thirst kicks in.
The best way to make sure we are consistently hydrated is to figure out how much water we need in a day and drink throughout the day.
A good rule of thumb is to take your body weight in pounds, divide that number in half, and that is the MINIMUM number of ounces of water you need in a day.
DRINK MORE when you exercise, perspire, are under stress, and before every effort (physical, mental, and emotional).
Drink about 40% of your minimum in the morning before food. Morning is a natural cleansing time for the body (especially the bowels), and the body perspires at night while we sleep, so rehydrating in the morning is essential. ☀️
Drink about 25% of your minimum before lunch, another 25% before dinner, and the remaining 5% sometime in the evening (which is only a few ounces). Drinking BEFORE meals, away from food, is important so as not to impede digestion by diluting stomach acids while you’re eating food. 💧🍽️
Example: If your body weighs 160 pounds, your minimum amount of water to drink every day is 80 ounces. (Drink more as mentioned above.)
40% (32 ounces) in the morning (divide it up into 16 and 16).
25% is 20 ounces (you can spread this out over an hour or so sometime before lunch and before dinner).
5% is 4 ounces (a small cup of herb tea, for example).
Another suggestion that works for some people is to drink a cup (8 ounces) every hour. ⏱️
However you decide to do it, be sure to get in at least your minimum amount of water every day! 💦 And do drink actual WATER! Avoid sodas, caffeinated beverages (caffeine dehydrates the body!), and sugary drinks. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices can be part of your water intake. 🍇🥒
