water :((

sugerfree2
sugerfree2 Posts: 69
in Health and Weight Loss
really struggling to drink enough, lucky if i drink 1 1/2 litres all day, do you add flavour to yours? Think its the only way i'm gonna get near to 3 litres daily ? :):grumble:

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  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    this is a much debated topic. i personally count water from anything i drink. other people count only water. so you will probably get a wide range of answers to this!! whatever you feel comfortable with id say go for! if you have to put in some flavouring, go for it, just remember to log it!
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    Why do you need 3 liters of water a day? That's an awful lot of water if you're not being very active in hot weather.

    But you can try flavoring with fruit slices, mint, cucumber, lemongrass, verbena, etc.
  • stakoc94
    stakoc94 Posts: 70 Member
    I also have trouble getting enough water in throughout my day(s). I do have flavoring(s) and I keep a wide variety at home and at the office. I LOVE MIO cause I can adjust the strength, its not overly sweet and no calories :) My go to is Peach Tea flavor however I recently tried Blueberry Lemonade and its sooo tasty.

    In office I have a big water glass with a lid and another water bottle. I fill both in the morning and don't allow myself to leave my desk for another break until both are empty. A trip to the cafeteria to refill on ice and water is a good way to get more steps in and a nice break in my day.

    At home I use bigger glasses and the same don't allow myself to leave my office downstairs until the glass is empty.

    Weekends are tough but I'm focusing on a routine during the work week first. Best of Luck!!
  • sugerfree2
    sugerfree2 Posts: 69
    thats the required amount as an adult daily intake, as a healthcare professional, i advise this to people. Also a fitness instructor advised me of this amount.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    I have a 64oz mug that I fill twice per day. Plenty of ice, sliced lemons with fresh mint leaves and it is a very refreshing 'bucket' of water.

    That doesnt count the two cups of water I have in the morning when I wake up, the glass of water with dinner, the water after dinner, or the water I have before going to bed
  • jennmodugno
    jennmodugno Posts: 363 Member
    I have an awful time with water too. :( My mom used to call me a camel - I can go all day without getting thirsty, so I have to actually remind myself to drink something. I wound up setting a reminder on my computer for every three hours, lol. I still don't get 8 glasses, but I get a lot more than I would otherwise.

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