Ah, that classic catchy headline on social media! “90% of people do it wrong” usually means that we either all pour ourselves a liter of water at 5:00 PM when we remember that we haven’t drunk anything yet, or that we forget that fluids are not just tap water.

If the promised “article in the comments” is missing, here’s the short version without clicks and unnecessary details:

💧 It’s really easy (and without constantly running to the toilet)

Forget the dogmatic “8 glasses” rule
The idea that everyone, regardless of weight, weather, and activity level, must drink exactly 8 glasses (approximately 2 liters) is an outdated myth. Enjoy a simple formula: 30-40 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight.

Spread your fluid intake throughout the day. Drinking a liter of water at once does not benefit your body – you will immediately flush out most of the water.

In the morning after waking up: 1 glass (after a night’s sleep, it speeds up metabolism).

At work/school: Two to three sips every 20-30 minutes.

Before meals: 1 glass about 20 minutes before meals helps digestion.

Not only tap water counts.

The following also count towards your fluid intake:

Unsweetened herbal and fruit teas

Soups and broths

Fruits and vegetables with a high water content (cucumbers, watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes)

💡 A simple test to see if you are drinking enough: Pay attention to the color of your urine. If it’s light yellow to almost clear, you’re fine. If it looks like apple juice, drink more!

Want help creating a specific drinking plan tailored to your weight and daily routine, or looking for tips on how to flavor plain water?