Water

i would go on this..

when you pee, is your pee more clearish in color? if so you're drinking plenty.

coffee, tea count as water..and remember much of the food you eat contains water and that counts too

If youre having a tough time drinking it due to the flavor, you can try ice, natural flavorers (orange, lemon, lime, min leaves) or things like crystal light or Mi0(those do have preservatives if youre against that though)

i would go on this..

when you pee, is your pee more clearish in color? if so you're drinking plenty.

coffee, tea count as water..and remember much of the food you eat contains water and that counts too

That's how I was always taught... clear means you're hydrated. Because I can... I chug 64 oz on the way out the door for work in the morning. That sets me up to pee. Once I get peein, I don't stop. So it means I'm constantly refilling my bottle throughout the day and runnin for the urinal. It's sort of a game with myself... how many times can I make myself go pee? lol

Otherwise, I would try using Crystal Light or Mio or something, but try to stay away from them all that often as you could only spark your taste for sweets.

On a slightly separate note... I'll never forget my first time seeing Bear Grylls squeeze an elephant turd for water... be thankful we don't have to do that and enjoy away! lol

Yes you do go my color of your urine The 8 glass rule was made in the 50"s for the military to keep hydrated during maneuvers. you go by the color of your urine it is supposed to be the color of lemonade.if its too lite too much water too dark not enough

I struggle with water drinking, too.

Please take a look at this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/224200-drinking-enough-water

I have a hard time with water too and tend to have it with me when eating. Staying away from everything else. If I drink something else liek water with Mio I make myself drink a glass of plain water afterwards. I do hate getting up to pee so much at night as I have to climb a set of stairs!

I used to detest just drinking water but my body has got used to it now.

Saying that, I predominantly drink 'no added sugar' Orange Squash. Virtually no calories but the flavour makes it more palatable.

I make up 2x1 litre bottles before I go to work, one for the morning and one for the afternoon. This ensures I'm at least 2 litres down by the time I get home. I then have a pint or two with dinner, another pre-workout, plenty post-workout and a pint before bed. I therefore drink about 4-5 litres daily.

Of course this means I pee a lot, but it's always really clear and I'm told if that's the case, little fat pockets can be peed out so I try and tell myself that each time I go I could be losing a bit more fat!!

Drinking the water makes a big difference to me, I'd strongly encourage anyone and everyone to drink drink drink!

i fill a water bottle up after my evening meal and just sip it during the evening,its supprising how fast it goes,i can't drink big chunks of water but sipping during the evening works for me ,i was not drinking any at all so at least i an drinking some,i also do same at work just sip during the day from a water bottle,it goes really quick,i now drink betweeb 6 and 8 cups a day ,hope this helps a bit xxx