Forget the rigid math. A good rule of thumb? Aim for about half your body weight in ounces. Weigh 150 pounds? That’s 75 ounces. Easy-ish math.
But that includes water from food! Watermelon, soup, even that juicy steak has water in it. You’re not starting from zero.
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Just keep a reusable bottle on your desk. Take a sip whenever you walk past a water fountain. Make it a game. “How many sips can I take before my boss calls another Zoom meeting?”
When to Actually Worry
If you’re exercising hard or it’s 100 degrees out, you need more. Also, if you’re hungover, drink water. I know, groundbreaking advice.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Your needs go way up. You’re basically a water taxi for another human. Respect the hustle.
And if you have kidney stones or a UTI, your doctor will probably tell you to drink enough to float a small boat. Listen to them, not me.
