The absolute difference water makes!

Pardyqueenxoxo

Basically that!

I recently ended up forgetting to keep drinking water, I only really drank water while in the gym. So while I at work my water intake was declining, just drinking coffee, tea or lucozade. So bad.

I've gone back to drinking 1-2 litres while at work. What a difference, stomach feels less bloated, less constipation... Just so much better!

Just try and keep at drinking your RDA or water 😊

AnnPT77

Some people are sensitive to under-hydration, developing issues (like constipation) if they don't drink enough, and inclined to under-hydrate if they don't pay attention. That would be me, and evidently you.

Some people don't have those problems at all.

Bodies are weird, so it's always good to learn how your very own personal one behaves. :drinker:

xoroshelle1

I feel the same way water definitely creates a better flow for your bodily functions, water overall makes me feel lighter as well and more Alive and alert !

ReenieHJ

I have such a hard time drinking enough water. I aim for the recommended 8 c. a day but rarely get more than 4-5. I know it's important but end up in the bathroom all the time, especially all night long if I drink after 5 p.m. And it's hard to get it all in before then. I'll keep trying though.
My new goal, drink more water! Thanks for the reminder.

nighthawk584

Coffee or tea isn't bad. You are still hydrating. Personally, I skip the sodas that I used to have and switched to straight water. I just feel better drinking water. I don't skip my coffee x 2 in mornings though.

ReenieHJ

nighthawk584 wrote: »

Coffee or tea isn't bad. You are still hydrating. Personally, I skip the sodas that I used to have and switched to straight water. I just feel better drinking water. I don't skip my coffee x 2 in mornings though.

I used to drink diet coke like there was no tomorrow but haven't had any over 2 years. And yes, to the coffee. I am NOT giving that up. Gotta have 1 vice.

Katmary71

Nothing wrong with tea or coffee. If it wasn't for iced tea and lemon water I wouldn't be hydrated.

sgt1372

I get almost all of my water intake from coffee, teas, beer, wine and/or soup. Only occasionally drink plain water.

Drink over 8 cups of H20 daily in this way, which is apparently enough given how much I have to pee to pass out the excess.

paperpudding

I dont bother counting my water - but I do drink around 6 cups per day.

If I dont drink enough I dont get constipation - but I do get a headache afterwards.

yes Im sure it doesnt matter if i drink water or juice or soda or tea or whatever - but my drinks of coffee per day are always same amount and I usually only drink coffee and water most days so if I dont drink the water as well (or diet soda or juice etc on days I drink them) I get a headache.

MikePTY

I aim to drink around 12 cups of water a day (96 ounces), since I am a bigger guy and also active in a tropical climate. I think I get closer to 8-10 most days.

I have a really bad problem with not hydrating during the day. I find it difficult to drink much water during the workday. I don't like going to the water cooler (even though it's right outside my office) and even when I get water, I usually forget to drink it. So I usually only have a couple of cups during most of the day and then drink 6-8 cups within 2-4 hours when I am home in the evening. I know that is the not the best way to do it, so I am trying to spread it out more.

I don't drink coffee (I'm a weirdo who never liked it), and only rarely will drink a sports drink, juice, or diet soda. Even rarer when I drink an alcoholic beverage. So about 99% of my fluid intake is from plain water (plus the water that is in food). There's nothing wrong with getting your intake the other ways if you can get sufficient hydration and it fits within your calorie goal, but to me it's would be difficult to hydrate that way, and I prefer to keep my extra calories for food. I do feel the best when I drink enough of plain water.

Keliz1173

I use a soda stream and carbonate 2 bottles of water and sip during the day and usually have one more at night. No flavour, just like the bubbles. I know everyone is different but my personal experience is I feel better when I'm well hydrated and my skin is clearer.

missysippy930

Keliz1173 wrote: »

I use a soda stream and carbonate 2 bottles of water and sip during the day and usually have one more at night. No flavour, just like the bubbles. I know everyone is different but my personal experience is I feel better when I'm well hydrated and my skin is clearer.

Carbonated water reminds me of Alka Seltzer. I don’t like it, and believe me, I’ve tried every flavor, as well as plain. Both my husband and daughter drink it. My main beverage is ice water. I drink a lot of water, usually 10 cups/day.

tohyidrive

Try Twinings Cold Infuse fruit tea bags, they're amazing. Definitely helped me drink more water. Comes in many different flavours!