At the start of 2024, most women on social media—particularly those who were influencers—were obsessed with romanticizing their lives. These influencers resort to self-care practices in an effort to simply live their lives. I’m talking about the common routine of getting up at 5 a.m. and becoming highly productive at unusual hours of the day.
Also, staying hydrated is high on their priority list. I’m not saying any of these habits are wrong, but because these people are influencers, people prefer to listen and follow their advice. Consider the case of staying hydrated. These influencers have coined the term “emotional support water bottles“ to describe the ridiculously large water bottles they have incorporated into their routine, which I believe has the potential to cause harm.
The Rise of the Emotional Support Water Bottle
You’ve definitely seen some TikTok or Instagram influencers sporting a large 2 liter motivational water bottle. However, the Stanley Cup has recently been the subject of much discussion. Every video of the ‘IT girls’ shows them with the notorious Stanley Cup attached to their side.
This stainless steel tumbler holds 40 fluid ounces. It is vacuum insulated and has double walls, which is perfect for storing your cold drink for the hot weather, because whether or not it is hot outside, this flask’s distinctive function acts as a shield against outside temperature changes. Stanley cups are available in a number of colors, including citron, alpine, ash, black, black 2.0, charcoal, cream, fog, frost, lilac, pomelo, and pool. Its wide color range allows it to match every outfit in your collection, making it simply aesthetically beautiful.
The idea of simply sipping water or other cold beverages from the tumbler, which comes in a variety of colors, passes the vibe check.
The Hydration Double-Edged Sword
These tumblers are really useful and will allow you to drink water while on the road. It helps you stay hydrated, supports bodily function, promotes good skin, and regulates body temperature. While emotional support water bottles can be a blessing in disguise for people, particularly those who find it difficult to drink water on a regular basis, they can also represent a risk of overhydration.
There is no scientific evidence that they are directly prompting people to drink more water than they require. However, we cannot deny that simply sipping water from these tumblers, even when we don’t want to, and at a frequent rate, can lead to water overconsumption.
How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day to Stay Hydrated?
According to Harvard Health Publishing, “for healthy individuals, the average daily water for men is about 15.5 cups and for women about 11.5 cups. That might mean you need only four to six cups of plain water, depending on other fluid sources such as coffee, tea, juice, fruits, and vegetables.” However, it is important to note that your daily water intake is affected by a variety of factors such as age, weight, activity level, and even the weather.
Conclusion
Drinking water should be completely based on what your body requires.
There’s no reason to repeatedly urge yourself to reach for the water bottle when you’re not thirsty. To avoid water intoxication, I recommend only adding the necessary ounces of water to your water bottle. However, if the weather is exceptionally hot or you have had to engage in intense activities, you can add a couple more ounces to compensate for the fluid loss caused by sweating.
