You may be able to meet your water intake goal by drinking when you are thirsty and with your meals. If you need some extra help consuming enough water, check out these tips for drinking more:

• • Try carrying a water bottle with you wherever you go, including around the office, at the gym, and even on road trips.

• • Focus on fluids. You don’t have to drink plain water to meet your hydration needs. Other good sources of fluid include milk, pure fruit juices, tea, and broth.

• • Skip sugary drinks. While you can get fluid from soda, juice, and alcohol, these beverages have high calorie contents. It’s still smart to choose water whenever possible.

• • Drink water while out to eat. Drink a glass of water instead of ordering another beverage. You can save some cash and lower the total calories of your meal, too.

• • Add some flair to your water by squeezing in fresh lemon or lime juice.
• • If you’re working out hard, consider drinking a sports drink that has electrolytes to help replace the ones you lose through sweating.