Sip Happens: How to Actually Drink More Water Without Hating It

Let’s make water a vibe—not a chore.

Hey friends! Coach Kam here 👋 If you're someone who knows you should be drinking more water but…

• You forget

• You don’t love the taste

• You feel a little nauseous trying to chug
  ...then first of all, I see you. You're not broken. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not doomed to be a dehydrated little raisin for the rest of your life 😂

The truth is, most of us were never taught how to make hydration feel easy, fun, or even enjoyable. So let’s fix that, shall we?

Below are some of my favorite hydration hacks to help you drink more water without it feeling like punishment:

1. Add natural flavors to your water

2. Get yourself a cute water bottle

3. Add electrolytes to your morning water

4. Hydration anchors

5. Use a reminder/tracking app

6. Create Positive Cues

7. Place your water bottle on your non-dominant side (sounds crazy…I know lol)

8. Eat your water

Now, let’s get into the details!

1. Upgrade Your Water Game

If plain water tastes like sadness to you, zhuzh it up with natural infusions like:

• Cucumber + mint 🥒🌿

• Lemon + berries 🍋

• Orange + basil 🍊

• Frozen fruit instead of ice cubes 🫐🍇🍓

Spa water > sad water. Bonus: It feels fancy, and you deserve fancy.

2. Straws & Aesthetic Bottles Work Wonders

I don’t care how silly it sounds—a cute water bottle and a straw are game-changers. You’ll catch yourself sipping more without even realizing it. It’s the target effect, but for hydration. Keep it near you during workouts, work hours, errands… hydration becomes effortless when the bottle’s a whole mood.

3. Electrolytes = Game-Changer

If water makes you feel a little nauseous or just isn’t appealing, try adding electrolytes. Options like LMNT, Liquid IV, or Nuun come in clutch for flavor and absorption. Plus, you feel more energized and less like a shriveled grape. Win-win.

Drinking electrolytes first thing in the morning before coffee or food is also a game changer! Why you ask?

• Rehydrates your body after 7–8 hours without water

• Supports better absorption of water (not just peeing it out 5 minutes later)

• Boosts focus and brain clarity without the caffeine jitters

• Supports healthy cortisol levels and reduces morning stress spikes

• Preps your gut so coffee doesn’t wreck your stomach

• Helps balance hormones, especially if you’re already navigating imbalances

• Reduces sugar cravings by stabilizing blood sugar and hydration levels

• Promotes sustained energy through the morning (no crashes, no mid-morning munchies)

🛠 Pro Tip:

Look for a clean electrolyte blend with:

• No added sugars

• Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and trace minerals

• Bonus if it has a little vitamin C or B vitamins

4. Hydration Anchors

Instead of relying on random sips, tie water into moments that already happen:

• First thing when you wake up

• Before or after meals

• After bathroom breaks

• Before/after workouts

• Before bed (your body goes HOURS overnight without water!)

Even just 5 gulps at each of these moments adds up—fast.

5. Gamify It

Make hydration fun! Use apps like:

• Alyve Active (complete the hydration task coach Kam assigns you!)

• Plant Nanny (hydrate yourself, water your little digital plant 👶🪴)

Or go old-school: challenge yourself—“Can I drink 3 bottles before dinner?” Your inner competitive queen will come out, and she will win.

6. Create Positive Cues

Set little reminders that hype you up instead of nagging you: 📱

• 7:00am “Wake up, drink up”

• 9:00am “Drink up, glow up 💧”

• 12:00pm “Food and sip”

• 3:00pm “Hydration = recovery + better skin”

• 6:00pm “Sippin’ is self-care”

• 9:30pm “Sleepy sip”

These lil’ nudges go a long way when you’re building new habits.

7. Place Water on Your Non-Dominant Side

Okay, this one sounds a little silly—but stay with me. Try placing your water bottle on your non-dominant side while working, reading, watching TV, or doing pretty much anything. That way, your dominant hand stays free to type, scroll, or snack (👀), and you’ll naturally grab your water more often without thinking twice. I tested this out, and it actually works. Sometimes small tweaks = big results.

8. Eat Your Water

Yes, you heard me. You don’t always have to sip! Add more water-rich foods into your day like:

• Watermelon 🍉

• Cucumbers 🥒

• Smoothies 🥤

• Soups 🍲

• Leafy greens 🌿

It still counts, and your body will thank you.

Why Even Bother?

Water isn’t just a “be healthy” checkbox. It’s the unsung hero of your energy, performance, and glow-up. Hydration supports:

• Better workouts

• Balanced hormones

• Strong digestion

• Mental clarity

• Radiant skin

• Fat loss

• Less inflammation

• Your most energized, vibrant self

Every cell in your body needs water to thrive. It’s the shipping department of your insides. Without it? Delays. Backlogs. Crankiness. Chaos. Hydration literally helps everything flow.

💡 Bottom Line?

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be intentional.
Whether that’s fancy spa water, a digital plant buddy, or simply keeping your fave bottle next to your laptop… small steps lead to big changes.

So let’s stop making hydration a hassle—and start making it part of the vibe. You got this. 💧✨

Need a reminder why water matters this much? Read Hydration 101: Why You Need to Drink More Water