I Hate Water, Any Other Suggestions?

DittoDan

I just learned a new way to make my body want water. The other day I bought some pickled Jalapeño slices... I like to put a slice on a bite of meat. It spices the flavor up. Then in 10 seconds, BAM! I need water and lots of it!!! LOL! About a cup to bring the heat down to manageable levels... repeat... in no time I will meet my daily requirements of water...

Dan the Man from Jalapeño Land

tq33702

DDan,
I'm not a fan of plain water, either,
tho I keep a bottle at hand, anyway.

I am a fan of hot fat/meat/fish/veggie
homemade broth becuz it's so
satisfying to appetite and especially
calming.

It gives my innately intuitive body
what it wants...
fluid to avoid hypovolemic dehydration,
fat to easily satisfy appetite,
electrolytes of potassium, magnesium,
calcium and natural sodium to supply
the enzymes needed to convert body fat
to energy, warmth and the feel-good
hormones.

Adding a bit of a fav mustard for
proper flavor and bite, fill a cup,
a mug, a bowl or thermos jug...
it's day bright.

All that in 20 minutes.

sbom1

I'm not a fan of water either. I fill a 16 oz glass with water (room temp) and chug it before b'fast. Refill it and chug every 1-2 hours until I've gotten at least 5 glasses down; on top of 2 cups coffee, perhaps a cup of broth, and maybe a cup of tea. I read somewhere, and it makes sense to me given the feedback loops our bodies have, that high water intake helps flush the ketones out of the kidneys which then tells the body to burn more.

traveljjo

Hi Dan,

I have the same issue. I have a few things that helps me... A bi-product of doing any sort of exercise for me is the need to stop and drink water. Especially interval training like a body pump class. You can always stop and drink from your bottle sitting next to you and you are grateful! This is the time in my life I noticed I drank the most water without thought.

In the am, I cut a lemon in half and juice it it out, add it to a blender bottle with ice, and carry it with me to work. I have those true-lemon packets at work to add if I want more later. I try to drink the other lemon half when I get home. Otherwise- I am a huge coffee/tea drinker. It's a struggle to switch from my love of hot drinks.

Ultimately, I know for sure dehydration is one of my major issues health wise. I am working on it too!

melissa968

aireseneca wrote: »

I found Twinings Cold Brewed Tea Bags. I put the tea bag in my screw top water thingie and let it make fresh ice tea for me. There are several flavors.

I do this too. Put a green tea bag in my 24 oz lidded cup with a straw every morning and put in the fridge. I usually drink it around lunch time then refill with water after that. I shoot for to 8-12 cups a day. I probably drink 4-8 cups of coffee a day but I don't count that. I do count the tea, however. Go figure...