Why do I find it so hard to drink 8 glasses of water a day?

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  • shadowess3
    shadowess3 Posts: 22 Member
    I have trouble drinking so much water as well (except when I'm working out, then I can't seem to get enough - which I figure is because I'm dehydrated going into the workout)

    I find the easiest way is to have a water bottle that has the marking on it so you can keep tabs on how much you are drinking. Even if you prefer drinking from a glass, pour it out of your water bottle into a glass and drink it.

    Someone suggested drinking water through a straw, this can help some people because when you use a straw you prevent yourself from taking in extra air which can give you that bloated feeling.

    Also, keeping the water bottle nearby is really helpful. As well, trying to drink a glass 10-15mins before a meal ensures that you do drink it, as well as sometimes when you think you're hungry, you are actually thirsty.

    I have started with a 4 glasses/day goal. I usually have a cup of tea, maybe some juice, plus the water from my food. Start with a reasonable goal for yourself. Once you have accustomed yourself to 4 cups then increase it each week until you are in the habit of drinking 8 cups.

    Good luck!
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    I have struggled this one for a while and from reading and experimenting my self I tend to agree with this article

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

    8 cup of fluids are what you generally need. And its best to not have all of it be something such as juice, coffee, soda or tea. My thoughts on how I count fluids are here.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dancingj2/view/what-to-count-as-water-171672#comments

    My mom's doctor has suggest that the 8 cups of fluid is really a maximum for her to help avoid her excess fluid issues. And they insist that she count all fluids, not just water.
  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    Stop trying to do something you DON'T NEED TO DO!!!!!
  • AngryDiet
    AngryDiet Posts: 1,349 Member
    I can only drink seven and a half glasses of water in a day, so I guess I'm doomed to stay fat.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Keep a water bottle that holds at least 24 oz of water with you at all times and go through three of those per day and you'll exceed your water goal.

    Bottom line though, just stay hydrated...proper hydration helps your body absorb nutrients and also keeps you from dying of dehydration. If your piss is dark yellow, you're not properly hydrated...if it's mellow yellow or clear, you're all good.
  • Joluru
    Joluru Posts: 89 Member
    When I was struggling with building milk supply breastfeeding, my lactation consultant suggested 12-16 cups a day and that was a struggle. Her suggestion was to have a cup first thing when I woke up, a cup after every time using the restroom (which was often with that much water!), and a cup before each meal, and a cup before bed.

    If you have a cup in the morning, before bed, and before each meal, you've got 5 down right there. Add in 3 cups after bathroom breaks and you're all set.
  • RobfromLakewood
    RobfromLakewood Posts: 684
    One thing that has helped me is something called Soadastream. I just carbonate my water, no syrups added and I like water better. I can drink 10-15 glasses a day no problem.

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