5. Run a 5K
Signing up for a race is one way to give yourself some outside motivation, and a 5K—3.1 miles—is a challenging but not too ambitious goal for those who are new to running. The popular app Couch to 5K (C25K) takes you from novice to race-ready in nine weeks.
6. Drink incrementally more water per day
You may know the importance of proper hydration, but do you know how much water you should drink per day? While there’s no universal number, experts recommend women drink up to 92 fluid ounces, or 11½ cups, of water per day and men drink 124 fluid ounces, or 15½ cups.
If you know you’re not hitting that but the idea of consuming what amounts to a gallon a day leaves you feeling water-logged, start smaller by adding a water bottle you look forward to using to your daily repertoire. We recommend the Brita stainless steel filtering water bottle. Its built-in filter keeps your water tasty, no matter where you refill, and the insulation will keep your sips ice-cold.
If forgetting to refill is your biggest issue, get a large bottle you only have to top up once a day—this can also serve as a way to measure your baseline and challenge yourself to increase your intake. The Fidus one-gallon water bottle has time stamps on the side with encouraging notes to inspire you to hit each marker throughout the day and is a great way to stay motivated and track your progress.
