{"id":475085,"date":"2026-02-14T19:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T19:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/475085\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T19:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T19:52:07","slug":"i-upped-my-daily-water-intake-with-this-dietitian-approved-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/475085\/","title":{"rendered":"I Upped My Daily Water Intake With This Dietitian-Approved Hack"},"content":{"rendered":"

My dietitian recommended solutions that allow me to easily quantify my water intake, like measurement-marked bottles<\/a> and reusable tumblers<\/a>.
\nI also measured how much water my at-home glassware holds with my Pyrex measuring cup<\/a> in order to track my ounces that way.\u00a0\u00a0
\nAdjusting your water intake is one of the hardest things to do, according to my dietitian, so these tips were designed to make it seamless.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After years of guiding myself, I started seeing a dietitian a few months ago. One of the first things we discussed was my daily water intake, and I\u2019ll admit it: I felt like I was above that. Surely, I must get enough water\u2014after all, it\u2019s my favorite thing to drink! Wrong. I\u2019m not off the mark by much (maybe a glass or two), but there\u2019s enough room for growth that we set a hydration goal. She shared with me her favorite tip, and lo and behold, it genuinely worked.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

My dietitian told me that, for many of her patients, changing water drinking habits is one of the hardest things because it\u2019s such a mindless activity. Her tip was to quantify my water, meaning I should have a measurable vessel that makes tracking and increasing my amount as seamless as possible. There are many ways to do this, though her favorite is this time-marked bottle<\/a>. She also said buying reusable tumblers<\/a> is another easy way to keep track.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a kitchen glass type of person, so I literally took the time to grab my big Pyrex measuring cup<\/a> to measure just how much water I’m getting with each glass, and I was pretty surprised by the results (I was way under). While my goal is to reach 85 to 90 ounces a day, there are general guidelines<\/a>: Most women should consume 91 ounces of water a day, according to experts, while men may want to aim for 125 ounces. That goal doesn’t consist only of sitting and drinking plain water\u2014you can get some of it through food, too. It\u2019s best to consult with a physician to determine your sweet spot, but I\u2019m sure these hacks below will help you reach whatever goals you set. After all, they did so for me.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Dietitian-Approved Water Drinking Hacks That Actually Work\u00a0 <\/p>\n

St-Yben Large Motivational Water Bottle, 64-Ounce<\/a>, $20
\nPyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring Cup<\/a>, $15\u00a0\u00a0
\nBr\u00fcMate Era Tumbler, 40-Ounce<\/a>, $45
\nStanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler, 40-Ounce<\/a>, $45
\nHydro Flask Micro Bottle, 6.5-Ounce<\/a>, $20
\nAyl Flip Top Glass Bottle Set, 33-Ounce<\/a>, $34 (was $45)<\/p>\n

St-Yben Large Motivational Water Bottle, 64-Ounce <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

This is the bottle my dietitian sent to me to consider. It has time-stamped lines with motivational messages designed to help you keep drinking. A go-to option for her patients who struggle to increase water or have a low water intake, this bottle helps people hold themselves accountable, she has found. If it\u2019s 5 p.m. and you\u2019re only a quarter of the way through the bottle, you know you have some work to do!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Pyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring Cup <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Because I was already drinking a fair amount of water a day<\/a>, we both felt like maintaining my existing drinking preference was the best way to go. I like to use glassware since I work from home. But, how could I actually know how much water I was drinking? That\u2019s where a measuring cup came in.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

I filled my glass, poured it into the Pyrex, and looked at how many ounces I was consuming. Sure, maybe your glasses are new, and you know they hold however many ounces the manufacturer listed, but do you actually fill them to that capacity? Probably not. By using this measuring cup, I was able to get an accurate gauge, and from there, my goal became as simple as counting how many glasses I reach for each day.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Br\u00fcMate Era Tumbler, 40-Ounce <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

If I were to buy a reusable bottle<\/a> to keep track, it\u2019d be this one. I just love the design\u2014the inside is stainless steel for insulation and easy cleaning. The straw is made from stainless steel instead of plastic, which is super rare for a tumbler. The 40-ounce size is big enough to get lots of water in easily, but not so big that I\u2019d feel like I\u2019m dragging a rock around all day, even in my apartment. As a simple gal, I also appreciate its subtle design.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler, 40-Ounce <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

Multiple of our editors use this to track their daily water intake. Editorial Director Carolyn Malcoun<\/a> is tempted to buy multiple, so she always has one waiting in the wings to keep her on track. And Senior Editor Brierley Horton, M.S., RD<\/a>, absolutely loves hers too. \u201cSomehow, that very trendy tumbler did what years of good intentions couldn\u2019t. Filling it every morning after coffee<\/a> and aiming to finish it by dinner finally stuck. Suddenly, I was drinking enough water without a second thought,\u201d she noted in a recent article<\/a>. I trust both of these brilliant women that this method truly works for them, and it might just work for you, too.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Hydro Flask Micro Bottle, 6.5-Ounce <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking: What is a 6.5-ounce water bottle going to do for me? Well, a whole lot. When Hydro Flask launched its Micro Bottle, I blushed because of how cute it was, but I was skeptical. I eventually got one and instantly understood the hype. This is the perfect thing to bring to doctors’ appointments, on dog walks or to any other activity when taking your water bottle isn\u2019t top of mind. It\u2019s so small that it never gets in the way. You can put it right into your bag, pop it in a winter coat pocket (it fits!) or just carry it\u2014it weighs just a little more than my phone. It\u2019s a genius way to squeeze in a few extra ounces here and there!\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Ayl Flip-Top Glass Bottle Set, 33-Ounce <\/p>\n

Amazon<\/p>\n

My dietitian shared another idea with me, which was to keep pre-filled bottles of water in my refrigerator and make sure I finish the designated amount by the end of the day. Simple enough, right? These flip-top bottles add a little glamor to your routine because they feel special, like you\u2019re in a restaurant. You know how many ounces they hold (33, in the case of these ones), so based on your goals, you can pour and refill as needed. Since this set comes with six bottles, there\u2019s plenty to go around, and you can use them for hosting.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"My dietitian recommended solutions that allow me to easily quantify my water intake, like measurement-marked bottles and reusable…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":475086,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[49,48,84,395],"class_list":["post-475085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-health","tag-nutrition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/475085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=475085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/475085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/475086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=475085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=475085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=475085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}