Shape Up Challenge: Staying Hydrated

This is the third post in my Shape Up Challenge series

 Drinking enough water is so important! Lots of us mistake dehydration for hunger, which can lead to weight gain. It is recommended that we drink 2 litres of water each day. I don't have any problem drinking that much water, but I know it's not so easy for some of us. Today I'm sharing some ideas for flavouring water with fruit and herbs that I found on Pinterest. Simply add a handful of fruit and a sprig or two of herbs to a pitcher of water, and let the flavours meld for a couple of hours. Hopefully it will get you drinking more water!
Water Infused with Cucumber, Lime and Mint

Cucumber lime mint water
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Water Infused with Orange

Orange water
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Water Infused with Watermelon and Basil

Watermelon and basil water
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Water Infused with Raspberry, Kiwi and Lime

Raspberries, kiwi and lime water
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Water Infused with Ginger, Basil and Grapefruit

Ginger, basil and grapefruit water
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Water Infused with Strawberries, Blueberries and Cucumber

Strawberries, blueberries and cucumber water
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Water Infused with Peach and Sage

Peach and sage water
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