Why We’re Drinking More Water

You’re halfway out the door: keys found, bag zipped, water bottle still beside the sink. For our first Y-23 post, we’re giving that ordinary moment some attention. “More” is our invitation to be more intentional about water—not a claim that everyone’s drinking more, or a challenge to chase litres.

Think beyond the bottle

Your glass isn’t the whole story: Healthdirect and the Australian Government’s Eat for Health both explain that food contributes to water intake. Tea, coffee and milk contribute too; plain water isn’t the only source. Keep that distinction in mind before treating every fluid guideline as a bottle-refill target.

Drop the one-size-fits-all target

According to Healthdirect and Eat for Health, water needs vary with activity, environmental conditions and individual factors. In everyday terms, your routine and surroundings matter—not just the size printed on a bottle. Skip the drinking competition, and ask a qualified health professional about your individual needs, particularly if you’ve been given fluid restrictions.

Make room for the ordinary

Both organisations explain that water leaves the body through breathing as well as sweating: it isn’t only a workout story. Our take? Give water a place in ordinary moments, whether that’s a glass at lunch or a bottle packed beside your keys. No elaborate ritual required.

Welcome to the first chapter of Y-23. Join our community for more grounded reads on movement, food and the everyday things we make room for.