my water consumption.....

ladyshands
ladyshands Posts: 78
in Food and Nutrition
well quite frankly, it just SUCKS.... I have never been a water fan, I must be honest. The most I can get in is 5 glasses a day. I really want to improve this. Any suggestions? Is there anything I can do to help with the flavor that wont eventually kill me (aspartame- crystal light, etc) or add on the extra sugar, that I dont need?
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  • chellendannyhollie
    chellendannyhollie Posts: 5
    I use Crystal light single packets sometimes and they are 2 servings a packet for a total of 10 calories. 1 packet works perfect for a 16 oz water bottle. I only use these every once in a while. I usually just drink regular water with the juice of a lemon in it.
  • wllwsmmr
    wllwsmmr Posts: 391 Member
    a slice of lemon :)

    or soak a cucumber in a pitcher of water overnight!
    I find cold water the easiest to drink!
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    a slice of lemon :)

    or soak a cucumber in a pitcher of water overnight!
    I find cold water the easiest to drink!

    I can only drink it cold lol... I thought I was the only one
  • themelmac
    themelmac Posts: 59 Member
    I find I drink a lot more when I use a straw.

    For whatever reason, it just goes down easier.
  • chellendannyhollie
    chellendannyhollie Posts: 5
    Thanks for posting this question about water because I didn't know the crystal light contained anything bad but now I know.
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    Thanks for posting this question about water because I didn't know the crystal light contained anything bad but now I know.

    yes! I never used it and dont plan to start after the things that I have read about it. Aspartame over time can do more harm than good.
  • veronikaf
    veronikaf Posts: 18 Member
    hey! i know how you feel, sometimes the 8 glasses of water seems like a lot. i try and fit it in by adding lemon juice (i would add lemons but i'm too lazy to buy them just for that purpose and lemon juice works the same way imo), or there are many ways you can make your own all-natural flavoured water at home! this link is my favourite for when i'm looking for something different:
    http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water
    hope this helps!
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    mint tea bags, especially refreshing if it's hot outside.
  • cidalia73
    cidalia73 Posts: 107 Member
    a slice of lemon :)

    or soak a cucumber in a pitcher of water overnight!
    I find cold water the easiest to drink!

    I can only drink it cold lol... I thought I was the only one

    Same here. Hate room temp water. I too, have a hard time drinking enough water. I do find that lemon slices help, as does drinking tea (hot or cold) with no added sugar...usually light fruity blends.
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    mint tea bags, especially refreshing if it's hot outside.

    I hate tea lol... plus I am concerned about caffeine
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I carry a bottle of water with me constantly. I have several cute ones that my sisters-in-law gave me as presents one year. I bring four of them to work because the water on campus is foul and occasionally contaminated with E. coli. I tried bringing in a two gallon jug every Monday, but this works better for me. And it is cheaper :~

    Unlike others, I prefer my water more room temperature. As a matter of fact, we keep frozen bananas in the ice maker in our freezer.

    I use flavorings rarely. The most frequent is lemon juice, followed by electrolyte replacements by NUUN and CamelPak, followed by the store brand version of Crystal Light. Perhaps you could try alternating: one bottle of clear water, one bottle of flavored.
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    a slice of lemon :)

    or soak a cucumber in a pitcher of water overnight!
    I find cold water the easiest to drink!

    I can only drink it cold lol... I thought I was the only one

    Same here. Hate room temp water. I too, have a hard time drinking enough water. I do find that lemon slices help, as does drinking tea (hot or cold) with no added sugar...usually light fruity blends.

    yea I started adding lemon here lately... its pretty good. I was looking for some extra ideas to shake it up a bit.
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    I carry a bottle of water with me constantly. I have several cute ones that my sisters-in-law gave me as presents one year. I bring four of them to work because the water on campus is foul and occasionally contaminated with E. coli. I tried bringing in a two gallon jug every Monday, but this works better for me. And it is cheaper :~

    Unlike others, I prefer my water more room temperature. As a matter of fact, we keep frozen bananas in the ice maker in our freezer.

    I use flavorings rarely. The most frequent is lemon juice, followed by electrolyte replacements by NUUN and CamelPak, followed by the store brand version of Crystal Light. Perhaps you could try alternating: one bottle of clear water, one bottle of flavored.

    OMG@ contaminated water. Thats horrible! I bring a huge bottle too, but I still have to make myself drink it. No fun! I guess such is life. I have actually heard that drinking water at a warmer temp can help you lose weight faster. Do not know how true that is, but I just cannot get with the warm water lol
  • Fit_French
    Fit_French Posts: 134 Member
    I find I drink a lot more when I use a straw.

    For whatever reason, it just goes down easier.

    This, plus ice cold and in a tumbler. Idk why but I drink more if it's not out of a bottle or regular cup
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    hey! i know how you feel, sometimes the 8 glasses of water seems like a lot. i try and fit it in by adding lemon juice (i would add lemons but i'm too lazy to buy them just for that purpose and lemon juice works the same way imo), or there are many ways you can make your own all-natural flavoured water at home! this link is my favourite for when i'm looking for something different:
    http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water
    hope this helps!

    yes thank you for the link! I will definitely check it out
  • mrdexter1
    mrdexter1 Posts: 356 Member
    Whats the obsession with pure water about ????

    i drink tea, coffee green tea, zero cal soft drinks and they all count as fluid and its easy to hit above 10 cups a day !!!

    Are people suggesting a cup of green tea is useless as "water" and it must be water ???
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    Whats the obsession with pure water about ????

    i drink tea, coffee green tea, zero cal soft drinks and they all count as fluid and its easy to hit above 10 cups a day !!!

    Are people suggesting a cup of green tea is useless as "water" and it must be water ???

    Because pure water is going to make it easier to lose the weight... all the other things you listed have sugar and being that I am pre diabetic, none of that is going to be a good look for me... ESPECIALLY not the soft drinks. For me its not an obsession, but making good decisions.
  • Absonthebrain
    Absonthebrain Posts: 587 Member
    You could try lemon and stevia..stevia is a natural sweetner and it taste really good and healthy for you. :)
  • mrdexter1
    mrdexter1 Posts: 356 Member
    Whats the obsession with pure water about ????

    i drink tea, coffee green tea, zero cal soft drinks and they all count as fluid and its easy to hit above 10 cups a day !!!

    Are people suggesting a cup of green tea is useless as "water" and it must be water ???

    Because pure water is going to make it easier to lose the weight... all the other things you listed have sugar and being that I am pre diabetic, none of that is going to be a good look for me... ESPECIALLY not the soft drinks. For me its not an obsession, but making good decisions.

    The key word is liquid !

    There s no sugar in my tea, nor coffee nor soft drinks and if i fancy something sweet it will be zero cal sweetner !!!! I cant believe you think pure water is essential and differs from a tea because when both hit your stomach they ll just be part of a unpure liquid mess in there ready to digest ...!!!!
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    Have you tried flavored seltzers? Polar brand are all natural. I've actually switched to a sodastream at home to not have to lug all the bottles and cans back and forth.

    Also cucumber water is wonderful, as is adding mint leaves. I have a water diffuser pitcher that keeps the add-ins in place and all I get the then nicely flavored water!
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    The only times I drink water voluntarily is if I am at the gym or if it is ICE COLD. I need my water (besides when I working out, I will drink it any way then) to be filled with ice cubes. I also use just a HALF packet of crystal light, I don't like it too sweet. I will also try putting a couple of lemons in it. One of my gym instructors puts a leaf of fresh mint, sliced cucumber and lemon in her water, she said it is delicious and acts as a detox....I hate that word lol
  • AMHouse85
    AMHouse85 Posts: 285 Member
    I have one of the Keurig Brew Over Ice cups(20 oz.) with a straw. The straw really did the trick, I can just suck the water down. However I read that using a straw makes the same facial expressions as smoking a cigarette and can increase mouth lines so they suggest drinking off to the side.

    I also make deals with myself. Before I can take a hot shower/bath I have to down a whole cup of water. If I am going to have a 2nd cup of coffee I have to drink a glass of water first.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    I like "True Lemon", "True Lime" or "True Orange"
    All natural dehydrated juice one packet equals one slice...

    Also years ago I went to a nutritionist who said 1 (8oz) glass of water for every 25lbs of body weight is fine. So I generally don't stress about intake. (Makes more sense to me than the 8 x 8oz rule. I would think some who is 100lbs wouldn't need as much water as someone who is 300 lbs)

    Read a recent study, (by cornell I think) saying that it was okay to count coffee as water. And that the difference in hydration is only slightly less that water, not enough to stress over. Coffee does not dehydrate you.
  • Pipenny
    Pipenny Posts: 27 Member
    I am not a big water drinker myself. What I started to do to make it easier is I make fruit water. I use a big jug with cut up fruit, (or if you buy frozen fruit, that works too), and I leave it in the fridge over night. I fill up a bog thermos in the morning to bring to work with me. I think the fruit flavor makes it easier to drink cause it taste good. ... I also make goals for myself using my thermos. Like, I need to drink half of it by a certain time and then the rest by a certain time, etc.
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    I like "True Lemon", "True Lime" or "True Orange"

    All natural dehydrated juice one packet equals one slice...

    you know I tried true lemon before and liked it... it was in a restaurant though in the small packets... where is it sold?
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    Whats the obsession with pure water about ????

    i drink tea, coffee green tea, zero cal soft drinks and they all count as fluid and its easy to hit above 10 cups a day !!!

    Are people suggesting a cup of green tea is useless as "water" and it must be water ???

    Because pure water is going to make it easier to lose the weight... all the other things you listed have sugar and being that I am pre diabetic, none of that is going to be a good look for me... ESPECIALLY not the soft drinks. For me its not an obsession, but making good decisions.

    The key word is liquid !

    There s no sugar in my tea, nor coffee nor soft drinks and if i fancy something sweet it will be zero cal sweetner !!!! I cant believe you think pure water is essential and differs from a tea because when both hit your stomach they ll just be part of a unpure liquid mess in there ready to digest ...!!!!

    regardless of what you say... I DON'T LIKE TEA and have stated that before in this thread... and I do not drink coffee. So I am good on this! Thanks but no thanks
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
    I love a cucumber in my water. It takes away any icky flavors that might in there and gives it a nice crisp refreshing taste. I too struggle with drinking enough water, but not because I hate the taste, but because there are just other things I like to drink. Mostly tea and coffee. I now make myself drink a glass between each cup of team/coffee to ensure I get enough water.
  • wllwsmmr
    wllwsmmr Posts: 391 Member
    a slice of lemon :)

    or soak a cucumber in a pitcher of water overnight!
    I find cold water the easiest to drink!

    I can only drink it cold lol... I thought I was the only one

    Same here. Hate room temp water. I too, have a hard time drinking enough water. I do find that lemon slices help, as does drinking tea (hot or cold) with no added sugar...usually light fruity blends.

    yea I started adding lemon here lately... its pretty good. I was looking for some extra ideas to shake it up a bit.

    Yay!!! I love water so I didn't need the lemon, I down water like mad hot or cold!!! But the lemon wakes me up in the morning, and gives me a vitamin C boost ;) I control myself from drinking too much because constantly having peeing urges is annoying lol!!
  • kalamitykate83
    kalamitykate83 Posts: 227 Member
    My advice is to always have a litre bottle with you, whether it's in your bag or on your desk at work! If I didn't have mine with me I wouldn't drink half as much as I do! And if you really struggle with the taste try adding a slice of lemon or lime to it, or even a tiny amount of no added sugar squash, just to give it a hint of flavouring!
  • ladyshands
    ladyshands Posts: 78
    The only times I drink water voluntarily is if I am at the gym or if it is ICE COLD. I need my water (besides when I working out, I will drink it any way then) to be filled with ice cubes. I also use just a HALF packet of crystal light, I don't like it too sweet. I will also try putting a couple of lemons in it. One of my gym instructors puts a leaf of fresh mint, sliced cucumber and lemon in her water, she said it is delicious and acts as a detox....I hate that word lol

    Mint leaf... hmmm... thats a pretty good idea :)

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