This is definitely the hottest summer I have ever experienced in the UK. It has been a very warm summer. And it doesn’t feel like it is going to be cooling down anytime soon. Is it warm where you are? On some days I like the warmth (when it is not dead hot) and on some days I don’t. I can’t seem to make up my mind on whether this summer is fun or not, thanks to the unbearable heat. To ensure you enjoy the most of what summer has to offer, here are 5 tips for a healthy summer –
Drink plenty of fluids and infuse your water
I have drinking plenty of ice-cold fluids because I won’t be able to go on without doing so. Drinking plenty of fluids is a smart way to stay hydrated. I am always with a water bottle. I can easily get carried away with work and all, and go hours without having a drink. But having water with me at all times reminds me to drink.
Another smart to get yourself to drink more water is to infuse the water with flavour. You can infuse with limes, lemons, oranges, berries, or cucumbers, to make a refreshing taste. It is a great way to drink more water if you are not a fan of drinking water. If I had my way, I would drink soft drinks all day, but thanks to infusing my water, I get to drink more water.
I recently got these Duralex Oicardie Clear 6 Tumbler Set some weeks ago. And I know it sounds cheesy but I love drinking in them. They are so pretty. This set of six Duralex Picardie Tumblers is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can grab at a set at John Lewis, Selfridges, Ocado, Habitat and other stores for £8.
Apply Sunscreen and wear weather appropriate clothing
The last thing you would need this summer is a sun burn. So ensure you apply your sunscreen regularly. Staying out of the sun when it is dead warm is best. I still see a lot of people having picnics and tanning in this weather and I really don’t get it. Having a picnic when it is dead warm makes no sense. I rather eat indoors thank you.
Wearing weather appropriate clothing also ensures comfort at all times. I recently stocked my wardrobe with hats, sunglasses, shorts and camisoles, and I am enjoying styling them. Minimal clothing is what this weather needs.
Make the most of the sunshine
It is easy to moan and whine about how terribly warm the weather is at the moment. But whenever I remember the Beast of the East, and how horribly cold and long last winter was, I appreciate how much the sun is shinning. Summer is a beautiful season and I plan to make the most of it with the family.
How are you coping in this weather? Do you have any tips for a healthy summer to share? Please sound off in the comments section below.
Thanks for reading. Have a lovely weekend.
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It’s so hot! I don’t leave the house without my sunglasses and water
Yea same here! Too hot.
I am loving this weather – we have spent lots of time at the beach and it has been lovely
Oh nice.
I need to take the apply sunscreen option more seriously. It’s just that I have oily skin and fear greasy skin & breakouts with a lotion.
I had that fear too but no breakouts ever!
It’s way more hot in India than UK hun. But luckily now monsoon has hit us. But these are really helpful tips. I always tag my water bottle along with me…
I can imagine the heat. It is boiling here at the moment. We were not prepared for the heat.
I love infused waters! And those glasses are lovely. They are practical yet interesting, too. Great choice for drinkware!
Yes very practical. Thanks Jennifer.
Great tips! Will keep in mind till next summer. It’s monsoon in my country.
Aha. Never heard of Monsoon before. Wonder what that feels like.
Such a great tips and it is so important to drink a lot of water for us to stay hydrated and safe.
Yes it is Geraline.
It’s freezing cold down under at the moment. I’m from Melbourne where it is super cold in winter. Being very fair skinned & a red head I need to be careful in summer & we are taught
Slip Slop Slap
Between 11 & 3
Sit under a tree
Enjoy the heat 🙂
Ah nice tip 😊
These are great tips! I need to drink much more water than I am already doing and infusing it helps a lot! -Tonya Tardiff
Thanks Tonya.
Here in Florida summers are always hot and humid, the joys of living in a subtropical climate. However this summer has been pretty intense. Just walking out the door in the morning can make you feel like you just crawled inside an oven. I always carry my water bottle year round!
It has been dead warm here too. But it is slowly cooling down now.
It’s soooo hot LOL All I do is apply sunscreen and drink water. I love being outside here in Southern California but we are definitely not used to 100 degree heat and high humidity!
I think this extreme weather is worldwide. Stay cool!
Thank you for the tips
Thanks for reading.