(And yes, this goes well beyond buying into the recent Stanley tumbler craze).
Perhaps you wake upparched every morning, need toalleviate constipation, or even want topromote a better mood.
)Maddie Pasquariello, MS, RDN, ofEast Coast Healthin Brooklyn, New York.

When to avoid drinking water, according to a dietitian
1.
Try toavoid water for at least an hour or so before bedtime.
Of course, peeing before you crawl into bed is also smart.

Brooklyn–based registered dietitian
Even if you do this well before bedtime, drinking too much at once isnt ideal.
This keeps strain off the kidneys while keeping us well-hydrated, and helps us avoid bloating or stomach upset.
Naturally, overcompensating to hydrate after sunset may also potentially reduce your twilight trips to the loo.

This keeps strain off the kidneys while keeping us well-hydrated, and helps us avoid bloating or stomach upset.
Instead, she advises keeping tabs on your hydration status well before and after your workout.
Holding in urine for a long time can strain your bladder muscles.

If youre doing this consistently, the strength of yourpelvic floor can suffer, Pasquariello warns.
(Others might also reach for alcoholic liquid courage before a social event.)
Just drink your water, within limits, and let your body do its thing!

Brooklyn–based registered dietitian
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