Water is such a key part of life, but quite often we are just not getting enough of it. I came across Aqualert when I was looking into ways to help me loose weight and improve my skin. Again and again I was hitting the information about making sure my water intake was high enough. Now i'm the sorta girl who could be told something a thousand times but then forget. So setting myself a mission on chugging back the water this app has been my must have.
From the get go this
has proved a very easy to use tool that's easily adaptable to any
life style. Most people have a phone on them at all times so having
something to track water is fantastic. No more remembering or jotting
down on paper.
What I especially like
about it is the fact it has such a simple display. A customisable
colour display at that, but I have kept with its original blue. At a
glance you can tell how much is left of the daily target. With easy
to use scroll buttons to select how much you are drinking, there is no reason not to use it. I hate when an app is
overcomplicated with so many options that never get used. The
simplicity of it makes using the app such a smooth process.
When you first download
Aqualert you are prompted to enter your details so a more accurate
amount can be calculated for you. I really like that there is a
'pregnant' option, because I know when I was pregnant I really didn't
drink as much as I should have – even if I was going through peach
diluting juice like it was going out of fashion. There is also the
options of inputting your activity level – a handy thing depending
on your job. There is even a grid so you can look back and compare if your hitting your water targets so you can notice any patterns.
My only downfall to
this app is that it can not be synced up to 'My Fitness Pal' which
would have made things a little easier across the weight loss bored; MFP has the option of adding a cup at a time. I couldn't tell you
how much ml is in a cup, but I can read a bottle and input it in
Aqualert. This doesnt effect the app at all if you dont use MFP, but with everything becoming connected app wise it would have been a nice added bonus.
I have it set to buzz
me every hour to tell me to drink something. When im running after my
toddler a drink is often the last thing im thinking about, but the
prompt makes sure im staying on target throughout the day. Its always
better to sip than chug a large quantity at a time. There is only so
much your kidneys can process an hour.
Overall I really enjoy
having this app on my phone. Its a functional app that was the first
thing to be downloaded onto my new phone.
Actually want to know
the best part about this app? Its free. Yep that's right, it doesn't
cost a dime. It is available on both Apple and Android so there's no
excuse to not have it.
How do you make sure
you drink enough? Will you be downloading this?
Let me know down below in the comments.
Let me know down below in the comments.
This sounds like a great app! I never drink enough water but it's so important to make sure you get enough! x
ReplyDeleteIt really is important, we dont generaly remeber how much we are actualy drinking and its often not enough x
DeleteOh I love this! I have been trying to drink more water, but often forget. The reminder is a brilliant idea. Off to the app store I go! :)
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Amy
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Let me know how you get on with it x
DeleteThis is exactly the kind of thing I need in my life as I definitely do not drink enough water. Downloading now! Thanks x
ReplyDeleteIm glad its going to be usefull for you, let me know how you get on :)
DeleteWhat a great app! I'm usually quite disciplined with my water intake but recently I haven't been - I think I'll be downloading this shortly!
ReplyDeleteLottie xx
http://lottielamour.co.uk
Its so easy to fall off the water train isnt it? Im sure you would benefit from this :)
DeleteLove this! I've been trying to drink more water but always find I just don't drink! This would be perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteBecca
www.QueenBeeBecca.com
Im the same, i need a constant reminder or i forget. It really is a fabby app x
DeleteI can't imagine typing my drinking habits into a gadget just to tell me what I've drank, I just remember to drink throughout the day, does the job, haha!
ReplyDeleteThe great benefit of this is making sure you drink enough, quite often what we thing is a lot really isnt x
DeleteSounds like a handy app. I wonder.. does coffee count as water consumption? ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I really try to drink 2 litres of water every day but usually manage 1 litre to 1 and a half
ReplyDeletewww.kittyramblesalot.com
thats great you are managing so much, not everybody can remeber to keep it up x
DeleteI haven't heard of this water app, I must check it out xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I always forget to drink water and this is just what I need x
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant, my husband has problems with his bilirubin so he never drinks enough water, this would be brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't drink enough water, I think I need this app. Buying a cute new water bottle has helped too :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great app, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fun, I might just have to give that a go!
ReplyDeleteThis app sounds great. I must admit I do keep forgetting to track my water intake.
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