3 Ways to Drink More Water Every

My lips have been on a peeling frenzy all week and there has been no
amount of Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balm or olive oil that has been able
to salvage them. Flaky lips are sort of hereditary in my family but
typically only come around during the winter time. So after spending an
extra 10 minutes each day dusting off my puckers with a warm washcloth
it occurred to me that I was clearly dehydrated. Walking around in 95
degree humid heat was taking its toll on my body and slowly my body was
losing all because I wasn’t being mindful of drinking water.

Dry, peeling and cracking lips are signs of dehydration and very easily fixed with a “get right” hydration plan.

I’m proud to announce that I’m on a four water bottles a day habit
(stainless steel of course) and my lips are looking and feeling better
each day.

Avoid the unsightful drama (did I mention it’s hard to rock my Vapour Organic Beauty Siren Chere lipstick with flaky lips) and get your fill of the agua with these tricks I learned to spruce up the taste and kick in some nutrients.

• Change your habits – Instead of ordering juice,
  soda or even a cocktail when you’re out to eat, stick to your glass of
  water. All will be fine and you’ll even save on the calories and sugar
  you’ll avoid. If you can’t stand to skip your afternoon or evening
  guilty pleasure you have my permission to order whatever you like AFTER
  you’ve consumed at least one entire glass of water.

• Add frozen fruit – Frozen fruit is the perfect
  treat to keep in your freezer. It helps me kick my sugar cravings and
  they’re perfect for making smoothies. Drop a few frozen strawberries,
  mangos, blueberries or even bananas into your water. Their coolness
  works like an ice cube but the flavor they bring to your water makes
  them a perfect summer time treat. And don’t forget the loaded
  anti-oxidants you’re packing in there as well.

• Try sparkling – Sometimes I just crave a soda. I
  have to have a sip of a Coke or Sprite to get my fix for a few months
  and I’m fine. But then I feel guilty afterward. If you’re an
  intermittent flirt with soda like me, try sparkling water that gives you
  the carbonation without the icky artificial flavors or tacky
  ingredients. It curbs that craving and you can still meet your H2O
  goals.

Warning!

Lots of companies are toting their “enhanced water” products all over
the super market and bodega shelves. Don’t be fooled people. Many of
these enhanced water products are either full of sugar, questionable
ingredients, dyes and other sinful things you don’t want running through
your veins.

Steer clear of products like Crystal light, Vitamin Water, etc. that
are often made with aspartame – the crack that gives you the sweet taste
without the sugar and has been linked to blood cancers and tumors.