Here’s the truth: you don’t need to carry a gallon jug like a gym bro at Trader Joe’s. You don’t need a $50 smart bottle that screams at you. You just need to listen to your body and maybe set a phone reminder. Aim for 2.5 litres total fluid (including food) for a woman, 3.5 litres for a man. That’s 8–12 cups of actual drinking water. If you’re active, add a litre. If you’re a couch potato who lives in a basement, subtract a bit. And if you’re a cat? You’re already dehydrated and hiding it—go drink from the tap.
So go ahead. Fill that cup. Your kidneys, your skin, and your brain (which is 73% water) will thank you. And if you forget? Your pee will tell on you. And nobody likes a snitch-pee.
