As you exit the gym with your six-pack
abs, muscleman limbs, and a Superman chest, or while you prepare to run at the
park with your just perfected waistline, slender Barbie hips, and flat tummy, it’s
nice to think about how you got this far.
Remember the discipline you needed
just to go to the gym or jog at the park day-in and day-out? You recall missing
those midnight snacks, forgoing dates, and turning down party invites just to
ensure your routine is not ruined. With a bittersweet smile (and perhaps a
teardrop running down from your eye), you reassure yourself that it’s all worth
it. Finally, you are ready for some smoking hot beach action!
Looking good or having the right
figure should not be your only concern, especially if you’ll often be under the
scorching heat of the sun this summer. Think healthy living. To effectively
maintain that figure for a longer time (if not a lifetime) and to feel good
from the inside as well, consider how you keep yourself hydrated.
For as long as you can remember,
you’ve been told to drink at least eight (8) glasses of water a day. As our
bodies cope with different activities that have different levels of intensity,
the need to keep hydrated is not simply satisfied by eight glasses. Most of the
time, we need more, especially during summer when we sweat more often than usual.
Keeping count of the glasses you’ve
been drinking each day may seem too much though especially while in the middle
of our summer escapades. However, the risk of dehydration is real. Sometimes,
the common dizziness that people feel while playing under the sun’s heat is
usually caused by dehydration. Headaches caused by dehydration could even lead
to fainting or a ruined natural ‘digestive routine’, which is crucial for diets
and maintaining that figure.
The main tip is to make it a habit
to drink the right amount of water your body needs. We know that you can relate
to how difficult it is to form habits, so we wrapped up three simple life hacks
that can help keep your body beach-worthy!
1.
Always
keep a bottle of water with you.
The easier it
is for you to do something, the easier it is to make it a habit. Writers on
self-help, success, and discipline say making a task 20 seconds faster will
make you more motivated to do the activity.
Recall how
you got yourself to jog everyday. Did you put your shoes beside your bed so
that when you wake up, you can easily suit up? Think of it as having that
Facebook icon in your smartphone’s homepage. Doesn’t that give you easier access?
Definitely!
Plus,
looking for a convenience store to purchase a bottle every time you are thirsty is expensive and a hassle. It will also
just contribute to plastic bottle waste. Wherever you go, always bring your handy
bottle with you. And don’t forget to fill it with water before you leave home!
2.
If
water bores you, add flavor!
Oftentimes,
we don’t give our best to create habits because we feel that the task at hand
is too much of a bother. Spice it up by trying out something new. Toss in some
cucumber slices or lemon with your everyday fix of water. This is an easy way
to make drinking water fun and much healthier.
3.
When
you feel and believe you are hungry, drink water first.
Many of us
seem to be hungry almost all the time and it is normal to feel it at an average
of four hours after every meal. As Filipinos, we get hungry more often,
especially with our merienda culture.
The next time you feel hungry, tie up drinking water with that feeling. The next
thing you’ll know, reaching for that bottle of water and drinking it all will
be as effortless as breathing!
Moreover,
thirst is often confused with hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied by
drinking water. So, if it is just thirst, you save yourself from those
unnecessary calories. Those who are on a diet will surely love this!
Go for a stylish, easy to hold, and
durable water bottle such as Tupperware’s Eco
Bottle. It comes in different sizes -- from 1 liter that is equivalent to 4
glasses, down to 310 mL that can fit perfectly in your purse. The Eco Bottle is made of safe, non-toxic
materials and is tested and proven safe for reuse. It has a tight screw-on cap
that prevents leaks and has a tab for easy opening. It even has an ergonomic
shape for an easy grip to make sure that your hand muscles won’t get too
stressed from holding it. This bottle also comes in different bright colors to
choose from that are perfect for summer fun and will match your unique
personality!
Keeping yourself hydrated especially
this summer is vital in having that perfect figure for your swimwear. With Tupperware’s
Eco Bottle, you not only maintain
that picture-perfect body, you also help lessen plastic waste on Earth.
So start the habit of bringing along
an Eco Bottle with you all the time!
