There I said it. You probably already know that though. Water is literally the lifeblood of all living things on earth...but again, you already knew that too. But do you know how much you’re actually supposed to get in a day? It’s recommended that people consume about 8 8 oz. cups of water in a day, almost 2 liters, but it’s so much more than that. 

How much you weigh can determine how much water you need to consume (In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh every day.).

You also don’t have to only drink H2O to meet your daily water intake, you can get it from the foods you eat and other drinks. Eat foods that are high in water content, like watermelon, cucumber, celery and strawberries. That morning smoothie? Yep, it’s got water in it. Be careful though, because that coffee and tea you’re drinking may count toward your water intake, but they also contain caffeine, which has a diuretic effect (hence the near-constant trips to the bathroom). 

Living in San Antonio means we need more water than the average bear, especially in the warm (hot) summer months. There are water bottles and other ways to help you track your water intake. Give it a try and see how making sure you’re getting the water you need can change your health!