Yes, you’ve heard it before, but this time take it on board. Carry a water bottle with you everywhere. Sip it every 15 minutes or so. If you are a man, you should be taking in 3.5 liters of water each day. Women should target 2.5 liters. That may seem like a lot and it is. Work up to it. You will not have a desire for other drinks when you up your water intake That’s good. Sodas and fruit drinks are swamped with sugar. So is alcohol. Cut back on it if you are serious about getting in shape.