Drinking enough water is essential for good health. I go with the rule of thumb of drinking half the amount of your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, you would drink 60 ounces of water. This number can vary depending on the type of food you consume throughout the day.

Getting the proper amount of water each day can be difficult. One of my favorite tips that I like to use to get my water in is to get a big water cup and fill it up. For the Stanley Cup fans, they know what I’m talking about! 

Those 40-ounce cups are great because you only have to fill them up twice, which makes it easy to track your water intake. I find that with 8-16 ounce cups, it’s hard for me to keep track. After drinking four, five, or six glasses of water, I lose count and I’m not sure how much water I’ve had throughout the day.

We have made it to March!! Spring is right around the corner. I love this time of year when the weather begins to change. Spending time outside is a great way to get your vitamin D, get some fresh air, and change up your environment. My goal for March is to get out there enjoy nature, and take walks outside. 

I find that in the wintertime, it is very tough to get outside because it’s just so cold that spending any length of time outside is just not fun. Last month, I made a goal to walk outside once a week in February, in the Midwest! Well, the Universe must have been listening because the weather was fabulous for February! It was warm, and the sun was shining, which made it so enjoyable to get out there, play with the dog, and go on walks.

For March, I plan on working out 4 to 5 days per week. On the days that I’m not working out, I will either have an active recovery day or a true rest day. Rest days are vital in any workout program as they allow your muscles to recover. Active recovery days look like a gentle yoga flow or a nice walk outside. My advice to anyone working out is to listen to their body and determine whether they need a complete rest day or an active recovery day. It’s important to note that continuing to push your body without taking enough recovery days will not translate to faster or better results. 

This month, I’m spending at least 2-3 days per week to continue learning to play the guitar. It is so good for our brain and mental health to learn a new skill. I ordered a couple of Taylor Swift guitar books and plan on taking online lessons. I can’t wait to be able to play a whole song. Give yourself permission to be a beginner at something, enjoy the process, and most importantly, have fun! 

Has there been something you want to try or learn?