Why can't I drink 8 glasses of water?

I am there too! It is hard because with substitute teaching there are times where you can't use the restroom for 3+ hours. So, I'd rather not have to pee every 30 minutes when I can't leave the students alone.

I am there too! It is hard because with substitute teaching there are times where you can't use the restroom for 3+ hours. So, I'd rather not have to pee every 30 minutes when I can't leave the students alone.

I work at a school too, so I know just what you mean. What I do though is as soon as I get home from school, I down 3 or 4 glasses of water right in a row. Then I try to get in another 2 or 3 before 6:00, since I don't want to be peeing all night! :noway: :laugh:

For the most part, I don't drink anything but water. I find that I don't have time to squeeze in anything else. At first, yes, you will be running to the bathroom frequently. It's because the water is doing it's job and flushing out your system. Once your body adjusts though, you won't be running to the bathroom as often. It's just a hurdle you have to cross. Find tools that help you though. For instance, I can't have a huge bottle because it's overwhelming. Instead I have a cup that actually has ounces marked on the outside. I fill that up with 8 ounces at a time. I drink it with every meal. I'm a heavy drinker though, so I usually get two in at each meal. So that's 6. I've read in a lot of health magazines that although it's important to get your 8 cups of water in on a normal day, that you need to spread that out. You don't get the full benefit if you down multiple cups at a time. Again, I think you just have to find what works for you. Change it up a bit until you find a routine that works for you.

If you make sure water is your only beverage, it's easier to fit in more, but that means giving up coffee and soda.

I also have trouble drinking 8 glasses a day. I do it...but it is a struggle. I can't stand drinking water..actually I am not much of a drinker at all. Any drinks, at a restaraunt, at home, etc. I only take shots and I'm good.
Anyhow, the only thing that helps me is forcing myself to drink 4-6 glasses at work and then the rest is at the gym. Once I work up a sweat and I am thirsty, I can get about 6 more glasses in with 1 1/2 at the gym. If I have an off gym day....I will not drink any more water when I get home from work.....it's tough.

I used to struggle with drinking water. before joining the site, i realized that i was only having like 2 cups a day. :huh: But then i made an effort to start drinking all my water for the day. at first i was leaving EVERY class during school to go to the bathroom. but i think i've somehow gotten used to it. i was surprised at the differences i noticed by drinking more water. i feel more full, my digestion doesn't bother me anymore, i get less fatigue and headaches, and even my skin and nails seem healthier since i started drinking more water. i'm thankful that i realized that before i was dehydrating myself. drink up! :drinker:

How big are your glasses? The recommendation is 8 CUPS of water. A lot of glasses may encompass 1.5 to 2 cups of water, in which case you may be close to your daily allowance, although if you are exercising, more is recommended.

I started off thinking 8 cups meant 8 glasses as well and ending up drinking a lot more water than I needed to, but hey, that was even better.

I have not been drinking any other beverage but water since 12/01/09.

This is a good article to read to all of those having trouble with drinking water. I found it very insightful. I still aim for my 8 glasses a day, but if I don't get there then I'm ok with it.

http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/water-water-everywhere-feature