Water, Thank you!

hardyjessicag

So along with eating right and exercising, I’ve been making another big lifestyle change (for me, at least), and that’s drinking 8 cups of water a day.

It’s always been a bit tough for me to remind myself to drink water in the past, and my usual day would consist of two to three cups of water a day, max. Now that I have upped how much water I drink, not only am I full longer, but my skin has seen an overall improvement in its overall appearance. It’s great!

To keep track of how much water I drink, I put a tally mark on my Styrofoam cup that I drink from at work each time I finish cup. It’s a great visual reminder for me to get up and get more water 

Anyone else reaping the benefits of more water in their diet? Just thought I’d share.

aycoleman29

Great advice thank you.... this is my second day trying to drink 8 glasses of water. I have noticed my urine is much clearer and I stay less hungry.

ChangingAmanda

My face has cleared up significantly and I've had folks comment on how my skin looks better. I increased my water intake in late October and this winter my skin wasn't nearly as dry. However, it was a much milder winter so I don't know how much that contributed as well.

For tracking, I have a Contigo 24oz water bottle that I use. I drink 12-15 cups a day so this cuts down significantly on trips to the fridge and water cooler.

WhatAnAss

Good for you! Water does a body good. Luckily I have always loved water....even as a kid so I didn't really have to add that into my diet. You're doing a great job though! Keep it up!

hardyjessicag

Yeah it's crazy how much it flushes you out- and how many bathroom trips I have to make now! ha

@christy0111- Thanks! My mom always encouraged milk instead of water, so it was definitely something I had to make a change to.

Gigsluvscw

I find that drinking it through a straw really helps. I go to Sonic (or have my husband go) during happy hour (half price drinks :-)) and get a Route 44 sized drink. I reuse the cup until it falls apart and then go back and get another one.

GormanGhaste

I've bought one of those...I call them adult sippy cups, with a screw-on lid and hard plastic straw. Really helps me drink more.

Lili0817

I've been drinking 1 gallon of water a day (16 cups), as recommended by a trainer. I bought a one gallon jug from Amazon and I make sure I finish it by the end of the day. At first I was peeing all the time, but not as much anymore (luckily). I find it's much easier to drink from a straw, so I pour it in my cup. After reading everybody's post I'm soo looking forward to nicer skin, and the other benefits of drinking water !

Hornsby

I've bought one of those...I call them adult sippy cups, with a screw-on lid and hard plastic straw. Really helps me drink more.

That's what I use. Oddly enough it has Fat Tuesdays Logo on it as I got it in Vegas. So it started off as some kind of fruity alcoholic beverage and now it's a water cup Luckily, my office is right next to the water/ice dispenser. I don't even need to track water any more. I just drink it all day long.

Behxo

2nd day of drinking 8 cups so haven't noticed yet but I have eczema a bit so hopefully I will see an improvement in my skin! also by the way Jessica I love your hair, so pretty :]

Marksman21

Try adding it to your daily routine. I have a 3.5 cup water bottle I take to work every day an drain before lunch. I have flavored water at lunch that boosts it up to 2 cups, then I have another 2.5 at dinner of crystal light (I'm a recovering soda-aholic, so I replaced all my sodas with flavored water). It practiaclly sits up there at 8 cups or more daily.

Bare in mind water comes from food sources too, don't discount those. Fruits and veggies contain some water that can add up to a cup over time.

Ladyinwaiting4

I am also working on my water intake

EatClean_WashUrNuts

BAH! I drink about 198 ounces of water a day....

All I get is multiple use of the restroom.:grumble:

TAMayorga

I've bought one of those...I call them adult sippy cups, with a screw-on lid and hard plastic straw. Really helps me drink more.

That's what I use. Oddly enough it has Fat Tuesdays Logo on it as I got it in Vegas. So it started off as some kind of fruity alcoholic beverage and now it's a water cup Luckily, my office is right next to the water/ice dispenser. I don't even need to track water any more. I just drink it all day long.

When I was a teacher, I had a 64 oz "sippy cup" that I would fill with ice before I left the house and keep re-filling all day. My (hs) students would ask what was in the cup. I would tell them vodka. :bigsmile:

Lindyxx

Ive been drinking about 9 glasses of water a day now for about the past 3 weeks, like yourself I struggled to drink 2 glasses a day, i downloaded a great app called water your body, you enter your weight and it tells you how much you should drink each day, and if you want, you can set it to remind you to drink, every half hour, or hour, or whenever you like. If I didnt have this app, would prob of stopped drinking as much as I do now.

JDBLY11

So along with eating right and exercising, I’ve been making another big lifestyle change (for me, at least), and that’s drinking 8 cups of water a day.

It’s always been a bit tough for me to remind myself to drink water in the past, and my usual day would consist of two to three cups of water a day, max. Now that I have upped how much water I drink, not only am I full longer, but my skin has seen an overall improvement in its overall appearance. It’s great!

To keep track of how much water I drink, I put a tally mark on my Styrofoam cup that I drink from at work each time I finish cup. It’s a great visual reminder for me to get up and get more water 

Anyone else reaping the benefits of more water in their diet? Just thought I’d share.

This may be TMI but I have to drink at least 8 glasses a day to keep myself from having bladder problems. I think I personally actually need more than that to feel balanced and hydrated. I have been told I need to drink more by medical profesionals even though I always get at least 8 glasses a day. I love water so it is not hard to drink a lot. I have a big plastic 32 oz mug that I drink several times a day.

malone103

i hardly drink any water, only time i do is when i am at the gym, then it's about a litre, really need to start drinking water, but in saying that i hardly have any drinks in a day, 3 cups of tea, one glass of pepsi max, that's it. will have to kick myself up the backside to start drinking water, as of tomorrow!

hayleysuel

Absolutley! My skin is clear, my nails are growing, my hair is growing, I diegest food so much easier & just feel better in general!

My trick is filling up my 32oz Nalgene bottle & adding all four glasses of water at once to my MFP water tracker. I feel it's easier to keep track of that way. When I finish the 32oz I fill it up again & add 4 more glasses to my tracker.

I LOVE WATER!!

shawnmaire74

I needed this post. I have been doing really well on my water in take for the past three weeks but today I had yet to take a single drink. This post reminded me I have my water bottle in the fridge and I better not start slacking...so happily drinking my water right now. Oh yeah, along with multiple trips to the restroom, my skin is much better and I stay full longer and find myself not craving sweets.

TheRunningGuppy

I have bumped up my water intake in the past couple months, and it's really a very good thing. Yes, I did spend a lot of time running to the bathroom at first, but that has gone way down. I have a 24 ounce cold cup from starbucks, and four to five of those a day, so 12-15 cups. I actually found a calculator online to figure out how much I should be drinking for the weight that I am, and I'm still not quite there, I need to be drinking a gallon every day.
Headaches have mostly gone away. Hormonal acne has decreased. Eczema is not as bad (and I don't have it bad in the first place). Definitely helps with feeling full. In general I just feel better.

hayleysuel

Also, did you know the less water you drink the more water you retain making you feel bloated??

Lindyxx

Also, did you know the less water you drink the more water you retain making you feel bloated??

Yea the 1st week I started drinking water regular, on a daily basis, I lost 6 pounds, was obviously just all the water I was holding onto, cos I never drank enough before.

kaylabrose

I drink 6 cups before 10am :P

clobern

I honestly don't know how much water and unsweetened iced green tea I drink each day. I have a 52 ounce soda jug I bought from a gas station that I keep filled with ice water or unsweetened iced green tea. I fill it up at LEAST twice during my day and sometimes as many as 4 times. I also drink four or five 12 ounce bottles of water at home. I have always been a thirsty mofo and so giving up soda and drinking water and tea has been great. Less bloated, my wedding ring doesn't want to stay on anymore and I feel a whole lot better.

planetamy

Great idea - thanks!

Hornsby

Try adding it to your daily routine. I have a 3.5 cup water bottle I take to work every day an drain before lunch. I have flavored water at lunch that boosts it up to 2 cups, then I have another 2.5 at dinner of crystal light (I'm a recovering soda-aholic, so I replaced all my sodas with flavored water). It practiaclly sits up there at 8 cups or more daily.

Bare in mind water comes from food sources too, don't discount those. Fruits and veggies contain some water that can add up to a cup over time.

I was under the impression that if you had flavored water or water additives you shouldn't count that as water as it's filled with artificial sweeteners. Heck, beer is 97% water but I don't count that :P

OneandOnlyAwesome

2nd day of drinking 8 cups so haven't noticed yet but I have eczema a bit so hopefully I will see an improvement in my skin! also by the way Jessica I love your hair, so pretty :]

Defren

I read this thread with a bit of guilt. I have not been drinking nearly enough water. I went into town and bought a one litre sports bottle today, filled it and have got loads more water in today. I add a slice of lime and it's so refreshing. I really needed this thread, thank you OP!

SanteMulberry

So along with eating right and exercising, I’ve been making another big lifestyle change (for me, at least), and that’s drinking 8 cups of water a day.

It’s always been a bit tough for me to remind myself to drink water in the past, and my usual day would consist of two to three cups of water a day, max. Now that I have upped how much water I drink, not only am I full longer, but my skin has seen an overall improvement in its overall appearance. It’s great!

To keep track of how much water I drink, I put a tally mark on my Styrofoam cup that I drink from at work each time I finish cup. It’s a great visual reminder for me to get up and get more water 

Anyone else reaping the benefits of more water in their diet? Just thought I’d share.

Yep--the more water I drink, the better I feel. I squeeze a bit of lemon juice into each glass. It is important to make sure you are getting adequate vegetables and fruits though, as drinking water without paying attention to fruits and vegetables messes with your electrolytes--especially now that the summer is coming on.

stephaniemejia1671

I sweat WAY more during my workouts than ever before. Which in return makes me drink more water... my skin does feel/look nicer as well.

SanteMulberry

Also, did you know the less water you drink the more water you retain making you feel bloated??

Yep---because your body starts "thinking" that you are in a scarce water situation and sends powerful hormones into your bloodstream to cut back urine production. This is NOT good for you.

On the other hand, you can drink too much water (google "water intoxication"--technically called "hyponatremia"). A gallon a day--16 cups (INCLUDING coffee, tea, milk, etc. since they are mostly water) is PLENTY of fluid for most normal adults (unless sweating a lot and then you need to let thirst be your guide). Most people will vomit up the water if they are getting close to hyponatremia but some have died when they have ignored their body's signals. If someone is eating a lot (such as athletes in training or bodybuilders, etc.) they are taking in enough nutrients to avoid electrolyte disturbance when they take in a lot of water. But when someone is taking in only 1,200 calories a day and burning 600 calories in intense workouts (just today, I saw someone posting on here who does that) it would be dangerous for them to drink a lot of water. Be careful, folks.