I hate water and drinking liquids in general!

jen1516
jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Okay, I know I'll probably sound weird and stupid but here it goes anyway. I absolutely hate water and can't even drink much of anything in general. I hate the sloshing feeling in my stomach. I stay dehydrated and most times have dry patches on my face. During one pregnancy I was made to go to the hospital for a few hours just to get hydrated. I know this is unhealthy, but I don't know how to make myself drink liquids. I'm already over sodium everyday so I can't just eat salty stuff to make myself thirsty. Any suggestions for me?
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  • Jouquetta
    Jouquetta Posts: 20
    how about crushed up ice? Jello... the sugar free stuff works well plus you kinda get the sensation like you're eating something.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    It's just something that you are going to have to do whether its uncomfortable or not. You will feel so much better once you make a habit of it. Maybe start out small with the water...and then gradually increase it. The health benefits are so worth the discomfort you may feel at first. In my experience the body craves the water after a while.
  • hamsmash
    hamsmash Posts: 41 Member
    Try Hot vs Cold to me a glass full of ice then filled with water tastes best. If you perfer the cold you could try adding lemon to your water or adding sugar free flavoring like crystal lite. If you perfer hot drinks you could try herbal tea. For the sloshing feeling drink your water over time so instead of knocking back a glass all at once just nurse your drink over time. Or you could drink your fluids before you eat to help with the sloshiness as well. Hope you figure out something that works for you.
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
    hmm...have you talked to your doctor about this? it just seems so wrong that you would have such a strong aversion to something so vital to your survival. Many people don't like drinking plain water, but they get water in tea, or crystal light or something... Maybe something is off and this is a weird symptom of it. You body is mostly made up of water, so you definitely need it. If you haven't already, you might ask your doctor if something could medically cause this. Hope you figure something out and stay hydrated! Good luck. :)
  • Clowntype
    Clowntype Posts: 6
    That sloshy feeling will go away, after practice. Took me a bit too to get over drinking "just water". Start out doing it with your meals, the food will help (and the water will make you fuller). I love the jello idea! Wish some one had told me that when I first had to start drinking water too.
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    just try and build yourself up to it, a sip at a time, a sip here and there isnt going to kill you... also cucumber is super high in water and low in calories if you absolutly cannot stand to drink
  • manda907
    manda907 Posts: 22
    I don't like water much either, but I will buy bottled and put them in the freezer, I love freezing cold water. I also love drinking Arizona Green Tea - I can drink that easily all day long and it's not too bad in calories for what it is.
  • kitcatnik
    kitcatnik Posts: 25 Member
    My girlfriend faced the same problem. She now fills up a 32 oz cup with ice water in the morning and sips it throughout the day at work (with a straw) . If its not gone by the time she is leaving she drinks whats left. Thats 4 of your 8 glasses right there. She also added soup as her lunch so that ups to her hydration. I don't have that problem but sometimes water gets boring so I will have sparkling water with cherry juice or if you are tight on cal. Crystal light pure is a decent flavor booster. Keep experimenting and let us know what ends up working:smile:
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    I don't like water much either, but I will buy bottled and put them in the freezer, I love freezing cold water. I also love drinking Arizona Green Tea - I can drink that easily all day long and it's not too bad in calories for what it is.

    Arizona Green Tea is 150 calories/small bottle. For me, that is way too much. Crystal Light = win! Yummy AND only 5 cals/serving! :)
    Or try real green tea with a little splenda/whatever your favorite 0-cal sweetener is. :D Green tea has 30mg of metabolism-boosting EGCG in every cup.
  • maserati185
    maserati185 Posts: 263 Member
    Cut down your sugars. That could be the problem. If that is the problem, right now, water probably tastes like a flavorless, nasty nothingness to you. That is how it used to taste to me. But after cutting my sugars back significantly, things started tasting better - particularly water. I know that sounds weird because it's like "It's water - how different can it taste?" But it's completely true.
  • PoorGirlEatingHealthy
    PoorGirlEatingHealthy Posts: 209
    I don't like water much either, but I will buy bottled and put them in the freezer, I love freezing cold water. I also love drinking Arizona Green Tea - I can drink that easily all day long and it's not too bad in calories for what it is.

    Arizona Green Tea is 150 calories/small bottle. For me, that is way too much. Crystal Light = win! Yummy AND only 5 cals/serving! :)
    Or try real green tea with a little splenda/whatever your favorite 0-cal sweetener is. :D Green tea has 30mg of metabolism-boosting EGCG in every cup.

    The Diet Green Arizona tea is awwesome!
  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    Thanks everyone for the advice. I can't drink cold stuff due to my teeth sensitivity and can't chomp ice since I'm in the process of getting some porcelain crowns put in, but maybe after the work is done I will be able to. I do usually live off of lemonade crystal light (but still only 16-20 oz a day) but have been avoiding it the past few days because of the mouth ulcers I got after I bit my tongue after some dental work on Monday. I do like the jello idea! No, I haven't mentioned it to my regular doctor but maybe I will next time I go. I've always been this way and have made an effort in the past but it only lasts for a few days. I'll keep trying though. Thanks gals.
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    I'm not really a fan of water either, but I love ice cold lemon water.
  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    Yeah I'm trying to figure out a way to get my sugar down (as well as my sodium). This is my first week, so once I start logging in more different foods I should be able to see where I can replace some of my usual foods. Hopefully lowering my sugar will help with the taste. Thanks again.
  • Samiwhereareyou
    Samiwhereareyou Posts: 277 Member
    I understand. I loath water and Drinking most anything besides black coffee. I hate the slochy feeling I hate cold shivers and most of all i hate having to pee. I have given myself bladder infections in the past because i wouldnt drink water and go to the bathroom when i had to.
    what i have been working on doing is.
    Drinking warm almost hot water with my morning pills and vitamins.
    Tea with every meal
    The heat relieves that slochy feeling and drinking with food. but there is nothing i can do now about how often i pee. I dont know if that will help you but good luck.
  • LukeEalden
    LukeEalden Posts: 38
    Try and focus on the fact that when you pee, fat is taken out with it.

    Think how good it feels when eating fruit and veggies. You know that's doing you great. Well apply this when drinking water-tell yourself that not only are you hydrating yourself but when you get rid of the water hopefully a little bit of fat goes with it.
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    Thanks everyone for the advice. I can't drink cold stuff due to my teeth sensitivity and can't chomp ice since I'm in the process of getting some porcelain crowns put in, but maybe after the work is done I will be able to. I do usually live off of lemonade crystal light (but still only 16-20 oz a day) but have been avoiding it the past few days because of the mouth ulcers I got after I bit my tongue after some dental work on Monday. I do like the jello idea! No, I haven't mentioned it to my regular doctor but maybe I will next time I go. I've always been this way and have made an effort in the past but it only lasts for a few days. I'll keep trying though. Thanks gals.

    Jell-o is good, but you can't get a day's worth of hydration with it - sodium levels are crazy.

    If you are the independent type, I would suggest hitting up the decaf teas at the groc store and/or your local health food shop. Experiment with the different flavors until you find some blend of tea that you adore. Think of it as your own secret hydration recipe. :-)

    I find that if I make something myself that I am more apt to use it.
  • manda907
    manda907 Posts: 22
    You can always try tea like some suggest, or sugar-free apple cider packets. I drink them at work and I consider that a glass of water since it technically is water intake.
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    Try drinking through a straw. Really, it does help. I have issues getting my water in for the day too, but for some reason drinking it out of a big mug through a straw has helped. AND drinking through a straw eliminates the issues of sensitive teeth!!!
  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    Thanks for the advice again everyone. I do currently drink through a straw and finding drinks I like isn't really the problem, it's just the drinking. Even the drinks I love I can't drink much of. I drank a measely 8 oz. of water last night over a period of 10 minutes and I just felt aweful afterwards. Heavier drinks like a yoohoo or a milkshake when I have them don't bother me though. I physically feel bad after drinking liquids. Can't explain the feeling exactly. Don't laugh, but I've never even been drunk because I can't drink even to get drunk (no I don't do shots).
  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    Well....I have been forcing myself to drink lots if water, plain or with Crystal Lite lemonade powder in it. As great as that is, I've been absolutely miserable. My body hasn't adjusted yet to all the extra it hasn't been used to. Spent hours in the bathroom today. If it was just peeing I would be totally fine with that. But this cramping and diarrhea is awful.
  • kimd1974
    kimd1974 Posts: 113
    Well....I have been forcing myself to drink lots if water, plain or with Crystal Lite lemonade powder in it. As great as that is, I've been absolutely miserable. My body hasn't adjusted yet to all the extra it hasn't been used to. Spent hours in the bathroom today. If it was just peeing I would be totally fine with that. But this cramping and diarrhea is awful.

    I think you should go to the Dr. This does not sound normal. Go to WedMD and do some research.
  • eeeekie
    eeeekie Posts: 1,011 Member
    You might want to speak with your doctor. Do you think it could be a mind over matter thing? I know if I KNOW I don't like something and I keep trying it and I have those bad thoughts in my head I will gag and make myself sick. I won't be able to stomach it. You could try some behavior modification in regards to the water. Try adding flavor too it and drink that throughout the day. Add a lemon or lime to it?

    Good luck hon hope you can figure this out so you can get more liquids in.



    edit: are you drinking tap or bottled water? If I drink tap water it gives me a tummy ache.
  • jen1516
    jen1516 Posts: 77 Member
    I use tap water. I don't think it's a mind matter. I think my body just doesn't know what to do with all this liquid when it has only been used to 20 ounces or less my whole life. Going to give it a few more days to see what happens before paying for a doctor visit. Thanks for the advice gals.
  • collettesara1
    collettesara1 Posts: 1 Member
    edited May 2017
    jen1516 wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice again everyone. I do currently drink through a straw and finding drinks I like isn't really the problem, it's just the drinking. Even the drinks I love I can't drink much of. I drank a measely 8 oz. of water last night over a period of 10 minutes and I just felt aweful afterwards. Heavier drinks like a yoohoo or a milkshake when I have them don't bother me though. I physically feel bad after drinking liquids. Can't explain the feeling exactly. Don't laugh, but I've never even been drunk because I can't drink even to get drunk (no I don't do shots).


    Jen, did you ever figure out a way to sort this/did you go to the doctor? I have the same problem and it's causing me to be so dehydrated all the time. Thanks!
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    High moisture fruits and vegetables like watermelon and cucumbers can supplement your hydration needs so you won't have to make yourself drink as often.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    Oatmeal, salad, soup, pasta & rice!
  • KateTii
    KateTii Posts: 886 Member
    Zombie thread, rises from the dead!
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Increase slowly. Don't try to go from 0 to too much in one go.

    One of my aunts had that problem and 'taught' herself to drink water. She started by filling a 0.5L (16 ounces?) water bottle every morning and drinking it in sips with the goal of emptying by the time she goes to bed. It's not much but for someone who couldn't drink even one mouthful without gagging it was quite an achievement when she consistently managed to empty that bottle. Over the course of a couple of months, she managed to up her intake to 2 of those bottles and together with the hydration she gets from food (as another poster mentioned, watermelon and cucumbers are great for that), she manages to maintain a decent hydration level.

    It took time (several months in her case). You can't change a habit/reflex like that from one moment to the next.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    You could try getting more hydration through your foods - soup, smoothies, high-water-content fruit like watermelon for example, may help.

    I do agree with previous posts though, this doesn't sound like a regular response to drinking water. Definitely see your doc if it persists.

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