Honestly, I was the kind of person who drank water only when I felt thirsty. A morning coffee, a sip in the afternoon, and by bedtime I'd barely had two glasses of actual water. 😅

No wonder I was always tired, had dry lips, and dull skin. So I decided to track my water intake for a month to see what was going on—and wow, it changed everything.

📊 There's Actually a Formula

I found out there's a super simple and helpful way to calculate how much water we need daily:

👉 Body weight (kg) × 30 = daily water intake in ml

So if I weigh 56kg, that's 56 × 30 = 1680ml, or around 1.7 liters a day.

But that's just a base—if it's hot outside or we're exercising more, we need more!

⏰ When You Drink Matters Too

I used to chug a big glass randomly, but now I break it down like this:

🕗 After waking up: 1 glass to kickstart metabolism

🍽 30 mins before meals: helps digestion

🏃‍♀️ Before & after workouts: stay hydrated without cramps

🌙 Before bed: just a few sips (not too much or you'll wake up at night)

Doing it this way made me feel more alert and less snacky too!

💧 Not All Fluids Count Equally

Tea and juice do have water, but nothing beats plain water. I also learned that fizzy drinks or too much coffee can dehydrate you. So I carry a reusable water bottle everywhere now—it really helps remind me to drink regularly.

📱 Water Tracker Apps Helped Me A Lot

I used an app to set cute reminders and keep it fun (and guilt-free 😅). Some even show cool stats, which made it feel like a mini challenge. I hit my daily goal more easily once I saw my progress.

👀 So, How Much Are You Really Drinking?

Lykkers, have you ever tracked your water for a day? You might be surprised! Try it just for 3 days and see how your body reacts—energy, skin, even mood can shift. 💙

Let me know in the comments how you stay hydrated—or if you've got tricks to make plain water less boring! 💬👇