Water Water! How do you do yours?

nrogersfitandfab
nrogersfitandfab Posts: 17 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I know it is good to drink enough water each day. I am really struggling to get enough, getting tired of plain water, and not sure which water add ins are the best. There are so many available now in the grocery aisles but are they adding sugars and preservatives that I do not want? Feel free to share which kinds are best or tips for consuming enough water each day.
Thanks!

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  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    edited March 2015
    I stick a cup under the tap and raise it to my mouth. Slightly tip and swallow. Pro tip: if you tip the cup too much it may run down your chin.
  • landfish
    landfish Posts: 255 Member
    I drink a lot of iced tea. It has also reduced my craving for sweets.
  • Nonya81
    Nonya81 Posts: 145 Member
    I have a 32oz. water bottle that I fill up multiple times per day. I add lemon juice.
  • paultassy
    paultassy Posts: 281 Member
    Ugh I can't make myself drink water either. I wish I could :-\
  • SNOTMONKEY
    SNOTMONKEY Posts: 12 Member
    I add Elete electrolyte add-in to my water. Gives it a little flavor and adds electrolytes.
  • avrae06
    avrae06 Posts: 19 Member
    I like to add cucumbers to my water it's so refreshing
  • kimbelle_vie
    kimbelle_vie Posts: 174 Member
    i drink mine's straight, nothing added! It becomes habit after a while, but what is helpful is to drink water when you eat, just with your meals vs. soda/juice. That helps me, because I cannot just chug a bottle of water in one sitting
  • kimbelle_vie
    kimbelle_vie Posts: 174 Member
    i drink mine's straight, nothing added! It becomes habit after a while, but what is helpful is to drink water when you eat, just with your meals vs. soda/juice. That helps me, because I cannot just chug a bottle of water in one sitting
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    If it's a workout day I naturally drink enough because I need it. I drink like 4 cups of tea at night too. As long as my pee is very light I assume it's enough.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited March 2015
    I've got a gallon jug of water in the fridge and refill it as needed for easy access to cold water. You can try those ten calorie drink pouches if you need some flavor. Tea and coffee are also good
  • nrogersfitandfab
    nrogersfitandfab Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks mfp pals! Aprillu I think that is great idea! landfish I love sweet iced tea but watching my sugar intake so it is a occasional treat, and paultassy dont give up, We can do this! and snotmo, i will look for Elete at least for fitness class. and ncb ty for the comic relief.
  • DearestWinter
    DearestWinter Posts: 595 Member
    I'll put lemon or lime slices in my water. Cucumber sounds wonderful too!
  • blossomingbutterfly
    blossomingbutterfly Posts: 743 Member
    I drink a lot of tea. That helps. I try and drink one bottle of water 500 ml before each meal. That's one way to get it in. Once you build a habit of it, you won't notice it anymore and it's great. Getting that habit built is hard.
  • michelle3or
    michelle3or Posts: 17 Member
    I used to drink a lot of soda. I trained myself to like sparkling water and now buy it by the case when it's on sale at Costco. When I need a change I squirt lime or lemon juice into it.
  • AlisonKTrader
    AlisonKTrader Posts: 56 Member
    I do sparkling water as well. I tend to do lime or lemon flavors to stop the boring water flavor. Also, if you do sparkling water its a good idea to check the label for artificial sweetners and sodium. My favorite brands are Perrier (expensive :neutral_face: ) and Arrowhead. Good luck finding what works for you!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I like seltzer water.
  • tmorm
    tmorm Posts: 32 Member
    I carry a 750ml bottle with me everywhere I go, and refill it as I need, sometimes around 6-8 times a day.
  • Cheri1218
    Cheri1218 Posts: 268 Member
    I use crystallized lemon. It comes in little packets like a pink or blue sweetener so I can carry it in my backpack or purse for whenever I refill my cup. Much easier than using real lemon slices when I am on the go. Not very many stores carry it, but the ones that do, have it in the sugar or baking aisle.
  • maxit
    maxit Posts: 880 Member
    ncboiler89 wrote: »
    I stick a cup under the tap and raise it to my mouth. Slightly tip and swallow.

    lol. same here - several times a day

  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I keep a water bottle by my bedside and another at work. I start with a tea in the morning. I fight boredom so if straight water is boring me I add a spritz of Mio or lemon juice. I also like Biosteel because it is pink so is pretty well guaranteed to horrify my daughter.

    https://www.biosteel.com/en/
  • SammyDee2015
    SammyDee2015 Posts: 285 Member
    i put warm water into my glass jug that has a cut lemon. This somehow makes the water have a mellow sweetish taste. No idea why that happens but I love it, and helps keep me away from cappicinos... most of the time :0P
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    This is my preferred vessel for water consumption. Actually, I have 2. I fill them at home with my filtered water, because I'm a water snob, and drink them both throughout the day. Then when I get home, I refill them and drink them both by bedtime. Boom, 16 "glasses" of water a day (sodium is not my friend, water helps alleviate that problem).

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  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Its 1.6l of fluid (not just water) for women, so it includes tea and coffee etc.

    If its gym day then I drink most of it at the gym and only water will do.
  • jenniferinfl
    jenniferinfl Posts: 456 Member
    edited March 2015
    I have one of those soft-sided brita bottles. Makes it easy to drink water everywhere. My bottle gets filled up the moment I wake up in the morning. It comes to work with me, it goes grocery shopping with me, it hangs out on the kitchen counter when I load the dishwasher at the end of the day. It holds 2.5 cups of water and most days I fill it up 4 times. Because I keep it near me and sip out of boredom, I hardly even notice it.

    I hated water, I was one of those people who would go three days without drinking ANY water. I like plain old room temperature water and with the filtration it always tastes the same whether it's water from a water fountain at a theme park or from the break room sink at work.

    I rarely get headaches anymore. I really think that I was dehydrated enough to cause frequent headache's.
  • hstull82
    hstull82 Posts: 116 Member
    I also have to have lemon in my water with lots of ice. I'm also a huge fan of ice cold pelligrino with extra lime!
  • LAWoman72
    LAWoman72 Posts: 2,846 Member
    edited March 2015
    I just don't believe in forcing water if I don't want it. I drink when I'm thirsty and when I'm not thirsty, I don't drink. I've never noticed any dehydration effects or anything.

    Sloshing around filled with water I never wanted in the first place feels really gross to me.
  • Amanda4change
    Amanda4change Posts: 620 Member
    I drink a lot of ice tea (because I like it), and I eat about 7 lbs of ice a day (yes I know it's bad for your teeth, but I have a total oral fixation thing and it's chew on ice, or pen caps, or my finger nails). I do drink water when I workout but rarely drink plain water otherwise.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    I also have a pet water bottle, 32oz. I fill it before I go to work (I work evenings). I'm usually done with shortlyafter dinner and I fill it again. I finish that before I leave, and then when I get home, I fill it about halfway to get me through to the next afternoon. Just having it with me all the time compels me to drink, and keeps me from going after sweet drinks.
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    I've downloaded the aqua alert app. Just put in your details it works out how much you need a day, then set the app to suit yourself. Mine alerts every hour when I drink the amount advised. ....The alerts drive everyone mad but I've got everyone drinking lol...just always a rush to the loo !!!:)
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