Help with water intake

recipe4success
recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I just don't like drinking water...the only time i really like it is during exercise...any suggestions about how i can improve my intake?

Thanks!
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  • hawaiibound
    hawaiibound Posts: 158
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol
  • wendytobin
    wendytobin Posts: 208
    i didnt like drinking water either before i started MFP, i also would only drink it when exercising.

    But then when i read that i needed to drink a minimum of 8 glasses per day to help flush the body, i started drinking it, it was tough to begin with, but i carried on and i feel so much better for drinking it now. i certainly feel it if i havent had enough watr because i feel sluggish, so i definetley try to get minimum of 8 in per day, sometimes it could be 12, but that all depends on level of activity i have done, i listen to my body if its crying out for water i will get a glass.

    just try and drink a small glass of water every couple of hours, do it gradual then build up to a bigger glass when you are used to it.
  • Punktorian
    Punktorian Posts: 224 Member
    I started out by using crystal light and other flavoring type things and that helped a bit. The best thing I've done is just having water with me all the time. I have two 27 oz. Klean Kanteen bottles and just have one with me wherever I go or sometimes I'll take both if it will be awhile.
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol

    hm that sounds interesting! do you know if they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners at all?
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    i didnt like drinking water either before i started MFP, i also would only drink it when exercising.

    But then when i read that i needed to drink a minimum of 8 glasses per day to help flush the body, i started drinking it, it was tough to begin with, but i carried on and i feel so much better for drinking it now. i certainly feel it if i havent had enough watr because i feel sluggish, so i definetley try to get minimum of 8 in per day, sometimes it could be 12, but that all depends on level of activity i have done, i listen to my body if its crying out for water i will get a glass.

    just try and drink a small glass of water every couple of hours, do it gradual then build up to a bigger glass when you are used to it.

    Thanks for the reply :) You are right...i just need to make myself drink it for awhile until i get used to it i guess!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    I started out by using crystal light and other flavoring type things and that helped a bit. The best thing I've done is just having water with me all the time. I have two 27 oz. Klean Kanteen bottles and just have one with me wherever I go or sometimes I'll take both if it will be awhile.

    yeah i think that is definitely a good idea as well (to carry around water). I will have to try that (and actually drink it as well lol!). Unfortunately crystal light doesnt work for me as i can't handle artificial sweeteners (i don't like the taste at all) but i do have some lovely true lemon and true lime packets that i should begin using again.
  • hawaiibound
    hawaiibound Posts: 158
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol

    hm that sounds interesting! do you know if they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners at all?

    nope not at all...just has mint vapors in it....they are amazing!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol

    hm that sounds interesting! do you know if they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners at all?

    nope not at all...just has mint vapors in it....they are amazing!

    oh wow i would love that! i am a big fan of mint. Now the only trouble is that i may not be able to find them here in Canada...but hope i will. I'll check next time i go shopping :)
  • hawaiibound
    hawaiibound Posts: 158
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol

    hm that sounds interesting! do you know if they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners at all?

    nope not at all...just has mint vapors in it....they are amazing!

    oh wow i would love that! i am a big fan of mint. Now the only trouble is that i may not be able to find them here in Canada...but hope i will. I'll check next time i go shopping :)
    go to there website...maybe they could tell you who sells it...i know albertsons and safeway sell it...even safeway in hawaii lol
  • princessorchid
    princessorchid Posts: 198 Member
    You could try sticking some mint leaves and cucumber in a jug of water and sipping it throughout the day.
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    You will get used to it. :) Stick a slice of lemon with it?

    I try and make sure I drink one glass before and after each meal/ snack.
  • lesley1981
    lesley1981 Posts: 329 Member
    A lady I know, who runs a slimming class, once told me about some ladies in her group who were struggling with water consumption...

    She went out that week and bought each of them a little packet of bangles, with 10 in each pack. she gave them to the ladies and told them to wear them on their left wrist, then, when they had drank a glass of water, move one to the right wrist. That way they knew how few/many glasses of water they had consumed throughout the day.

    I thought it was a great little idea!

    Since beginning my weightloss journey I have rarely drank any carbonated drinks, and am clearing 2 litres of water per day in work alone, something I would never have done before. I have been told to try drinking water with some sugar free cordial, but I've never needed to!
  • hawaiibound
    hawaiibound Posts: 158
    A lady I know, who runs a slimming class, once told me about some ladies in her group who were struggling with water consumption...

    She went out that week and bought each of them a little packet of bangles, with 10 in each pack. she gave them to the ladies and told them to wear them on their left wrist, then, when they had drank a glass of water, move one to the right wrist. That way they knew how few/many glasses of water they had consumed throughout the day.

    I thought it was a great little idea!

    Since beginning my weightloss journey I have rarely drank any carbonated drinks, and am clearing 2 litres of water per day in work alone, something I would never have done before. I have been told to try drinking water with some sugar free cordial, but I've never needed to!
    great idea with the bangles! i may steal that idea!!!
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    I just don't like drinking water...the only time i really like it is during exercise...any suggestions about how i can improve my intake?

    Thanks!

    I'm not that keen on plain water either - in fact I have to actually be hallucinating through dehydration before I drink it :laugh:

    I do, however, drink water with a hint of lemon or strawberry in it, just that extra little taste makes it better, well it does for me anyway.:drinker:
  • crazy4him4552
    crazy4him4552 Posts: 46
    I guess it's easy for me. I do like water, but I really like it when I put the sugar free stuff in it. Anything from Crystal light to Wyler's. There are alot of great flavors around. I like the Peach Tea flavors and anything that is lemon or lime. I do drink a glass of plain water before my meals because it helps me feel fuller. When I drink water at restaurant's, I ask for lemon in it. Hey, it's free, and serves a purpose.
  • mamaDaisyJ
    mamaDaisyJ Posts: 395
    My man got me a whole house water system, which improved the taste of the town's off the charts hard water. But... I still didn't drink it like I was supposed to. So, once I started getting serious (only about 4 weeks) I just made myself drink a whole glass before and after each meal and before and after my workout and a glass right before bed. Pretty soon, I was just always drinking it (alot easier to do with no soda). It's like a developed taste I guess, the more ya have, the more ya want.
    Speaking of soda, I haven't had one in 3 weeks, and took a sip of my friend's the other day... I almost spit it out, that stuff is really gross if you lost that developed taste!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Once I cut out soft drinks and store bought frozen juices it was easier for me drink more water. I just carry a bottle with me every where I go. The only thing I drink now besides water is home made fruit smoothies. It seams though that I had to kind of phase the other stuff out and slowly build up my like for water. I used to not be much of a fan of water, I thought it was "boring" and pretty "tasteless", but I've since gone 360 and totally love water now. It's such a wonderfully clean and fresh taste. I suggest just slowly replacing other less healthy beverages with water, so you can build up a taste for it. I had to do the same thing with fresh fruits and veggies. lol
  • run_way
    run_way Posts: 220
    I don't know if your grocery store has them, but I absolutely love the MetroMint waters. They aren't sweetened at all, zero calories, and basically they just give you the essence of mint (The chocolate mint one really curbs my chocolate cravings, too!)
    If you want something a little sweeter I get the big packets of Crystal Light, empty them into an itty bitty tupperware and just add a little to my water so it's not full strength, but has a little bit of flavor.
    I also make sure to always have a bottle of water at my desk, then I don't even really think about it and before I know it, I have to re-fill it because I'm constantly drinking it. - It used to be snacks that I would constantly eat at my desk, so it has helped a lot with that problem as well.
  • jac2lyn
    jac2lyn Posts: 90
    I use to not enjoy water but am now addicted, it is pretty much all I drink. I started by keeping a bottle of water on my desk like Aquafina. I have free water at work that I can refill my bottle with. I count my bottles, so i try to drink 3 to 4 bottles a day at work. I have 1 after my workout and at home I drink water all night unless I have a glass of wine with dinner. The water on my desk is what really helped me start to enjoy it. I feel cleaner when I drink water and not tied down by sugar like in soda and juice.

    I would suggest working up to a certain number of bottles per day...

    Good Luck!!!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    I think run_way and jac2lyn have a great idea - keeping a bottle of water on your desk. That helps you to not only curb the impulse to snack but keeps you sipping on the water all day to help you get that much needed water into your daily diet. Fabulous idea.
  • Joscelle
    Joscelle Posts: 93
    I know a lady who just downs at least 2-3 glasses of water right after she wakes up and then with meals - she gets them out of the way faster I suppose. I just keep the water in front of me all day so I can see how much more I need to drink. Good luck!
  • hawaiibound
    hawaiibound Posts: 158
    I don't know if your grocery store has them, but I absolutely love the MetroMint waters. They aren't sweetened at all, zero calories, and basically they just give you the essence of mint (The chocolate mint one really curbs my chocolate cravings, too!)
    If you want something a little sweeter I get the big packets of Crystal Light, empty them into an itty bitty tupperware and just add a little to my water so it's not full strength, but has a little bit of flavor.
    I also make sure to always have a bottle of water at my desk, then I don't even really think about it and before I know it, I have to re-fill it because I'm constantly drinking it. - It used to be snacks that I would constantly eat at my desk, so it has helped a lot with that problem as well.

    Safeway sells them...see my post up a little ways...i buy them in bulk lol
  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    I never had much problems drinking plain water, but I never used to drink enough. Lately I keep a bottle filled in front of me, and whenever I see it, I automatically take a sip. You could try that, and carrying a bottle with you is also a very good idea. Also in many health magazines etc they suggest carrying a bottle with you always.

    Another thing would be to set a timer for regular intervals(on the computer) which reminds you to drink water, just have some everytime the timer goes off and you will get used to it.
  • shelleyrose
    shelleyrose Posts: 12 Member
    oh, good idea. I am not a water drinker but I think that will help. Thanks.
  • abricklin
    abricklin Posts: 156 Member
    my tall skinny husband laughs at me but I dont leave home without water, ever. One thing you can try is drinking 1 cup every 2 hour, then move to 1 cup every hour and if you miss a few you are still getting about 8 cups. Days I workout are easiest, I drink 4 cups just there/when I am done. So those days I get 10-12, otherwise its about 8
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    i'm not a big water fan either...but i'm in love with the new Metro Mint water...its plain water with a hint of iehter peppermint, sperimint, cherry mint, lemon mint, orange mint, or chocolate mint. safeway sells them...i buy them all up lol

    hm that sounds interesting! do you know if they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners at all?

    nope not at all...just has mint vapors in it....they are amazing!

    oh wow i would love that! i am a big fan of mint. Now the only trouble is that i may not be able to find them here in Canada...but hope i will. I'll check next time i go shopping :)
    go to there website...maybe they could tell you who sells it...i know albertsons and safeway sell it...even safeway in hawaii lol

    ohhh you live in hawaii! so lucky! i went there for my honeymoon this year (to maui) and loved it!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    You could try sticking some mint leaves and cucumber in a jug of water and sipping it throughout the day.

    that is also a good idea ! thanks!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    You will get used to it. :) Stick a slice of lemon with it?

    I try and make sure I drink one glass before and after each meal/ snack.

    i'm going to try to increase my intake slowly....i drink bottled water so my goal this week would be 2 bottles...that is 4 cups (1000 mL).
  • Periphria
    Periphria Posts: 358
    After just reading your questions and some of the replies, I tried putting some strawberry slices in my water, and it was so good I drank the whole bottle. So thank you for your question and thanx to the others for their replies.:drinker: :flowerforyou: :happy:

    Periphria
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member

    Since beginning my weightloss journey I have rarely drank any carbonated drinks, and am clearing 2 litres of water per day in work alone, something I would never have done before. I have been told to try drinking water with some sugar free cordial, but I've never needed to!

    wow great job! i rarely drink carbonated drinks either. i usually drink milk, juice, tea, coffee, or water (not much though lol!). I was also drinkng alot of sweetened ice tea but i am not letting myself do that now.
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