Water, Water, Water

Don't discount the amount of water you get in your food. Some go way over the top with what they drink, you really shouldn't be needing the bathroom several times an hour and the fact you do shows you've given your body more than it needs because it can't deal with it and needs to expel it. Being sensible, drinking at several points during the day and extra when it's hot or you're exercising should do the trick but chugging just for the sake of it seems a bit daft.

I went to Target and bought myself two of these:

http://www.target.com/p/contigo-autoseal-west-loop-stainless-travel-mug-with-open-access-lid-16-oz/-/A-11158651#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=contingo+thermos

I bought the 20oz. size, got two so I always have one clean, only use them for water. I hate drinking from plastic bottles (I swear AquaFina plastic bottles makes my mouth sting) and I hate drinking warm water. This solves both issues, keeps mah water nice and cold, even if I leave it sitting in the hot car for a few hours. Four of these a day equals 80oz. I also downloaded the free app "Waterlogged". You can enter how much you've had either by oz or volume or you can take a pic of your glass/container/bottle then just click on that to enter your amount. Easy, peasy, free (I have an ipod touch, don't know if it's available for android).

I notice a big difference in my energy level and skin tone when I don't drink enough water.

You need to have water near you to drink it... I have two 3 cup Contigo's in my fridge at home and at work... I try to have one with me or at my desk whenever possible. I refill with filtered water in both places.... I like it cold - that's why when I finish one - I refill and switch it with the one in the fridge. I will sometimes add lemon juice but usually drink it plain. At work - I tend to have my mind drift and want to go check my personal mail or MFP... I make myself take a couple of gulps before doing that... I usually drink between 10 and 14 cups a day... pee alot too - but alas - that's fine... your body gets used to it...

I fill my bottle up from the machine at work 3 times a day (so 2.1ltrs of water), I sneak in an extra 10 squats every time I go to the toilet, so I can be upwards of 80 squats a day before I've even left work!!!

What are some tricks you have learned to get your water in for the day? I am trying to drink 12 glasses a day. I know it is important for weight loss, but I find it hard to get that many in and I get so tired of running to the bathroom every 5 minutes.

I bought a 1.5 liter bottle of SmartWater and I refill it at our water cooler at work. I drink two of them every day while at work.

There is no magic number for water consumption. Lower you goal a bit and try for eight glasses a day. Let your body adjust to that and then ramp it up.

If your pee is light yellow/clear, then you are properly hydrated.

I have been going by a 2 hour interval schedule just drinking one cup each time. I aim for 5am., 7, 9, 11, 1, 3, 5, 7pm.. It seems to help the body stay balanced and I don't seem to need bathroom breaks as often. It helps because I'm not chugging too much at the beginning and then chugging the rest down at the end of the day. I look at the clock and know if its on an odd number i need to get up and drink one cup. I get at least 10 cups a day using this method.

I think that I drink about 4, 16.9 fl oz water bottles. should probably be drinking a bit more than that though... i think?

... already replied to this thread. Oops.

What are some tricks you have learned to get your water in for the day? I am trying to drink 12 glasses a day. I know it is important for weight loss, but I find it hard to get that many in and I get so tired of running to the bathroom every 5 minutes.

I drink coffee, tea, soda, and milk. I also eat fruit. This is how my body gets its my hydration for the day.

:drinker: I will never understand why people think they need to force-feed themselves with water.