The Water Quality

If your water tastes bad, looks unappealing, or is inconvenient to access, you’ll drink something else. Hydration defaults to whatever is easy and pleasant. Making water appealing—through filtration, temperature preference, good containers, and convenient placement—increases consumption without requiring willpower. Design your water environment so that water is what you want to drink. This companion explores why water matters for weight management, common barriers to consumption, environmental changes that increase intake, ways to make water more appealing, and a five-question audit for your setup. (4 min read)

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