dehydrated help
theswan0
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I wonder if anyone could give me suggestions i struggle when it comes to drinking water, i only have 1 working kidney and as a child i was made to drink it but like a rebel the day i left home i decided no more water because i HATE it but i now have grown up (well a little) lol i know i am dehydrated and i know how important it is for the body But i still hate it, i will now drink it but i do myself a cold bottle of water and forget to drink it, i wondered if anyone has any ideas how i can remember to drink it or any ways to make it tast better or any hints or tips as i usually only have 4 cups of tea a day, and i know its not enough and tea also dehydrates you any advice would be great
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I have an app on my phone that tells me how much water I should be drinking a day and reminds me to drink every hour if I haven't already put inthat I drank a glass. I also hate the taste of water so I use zero calorie flavoring in it.0
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Do you enjoy herbal teas? They can be prepared either hot or cold.0
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Oooooo that sounds great do you know what the app is called thank you0
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I use 0 cal flavorings for it or even fruit. I also know how much water I should be drinking and fill a big water bottle up. I try to drink it all before noon then fill it and try to have it drunk before dinner. I do love my diet mt dew so I have allotted 1 can a day that I drink with my lunch but other than that I drink water.
ETA: I do have a cup (10 oz) coffee in the mornings as well.0 -
No hate herbal tea sadly, i fill a bottle and forget iv done it and forget to drink it0
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add lemon or lime juice. I drink juice as i cant always just drink plain water, but i love fizzy water and find that much easier to consume0
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I add one lemon (splitted) and cucumber slices to a gallon pitcher of plain water and keep it in the fridge. It is great in the summer.
I drink herbal teas in the winter, usually green tea without any sweetener.
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Have you tried coconut water? It hydrates better than water, just be aware that it is 600 mg of potassium per cup.0
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Good news! Tea does not dehydrate.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140402-are-coffee-and-tea-dehydrating
Because my water intake has been watched for two years and I'm always aware of it, I go through phases where I am totally sick of water. I change it up constantly. I am drinking straight water right now. But in the last week I've also had it as:- Herbal tea
- Orange Pekoe tea
- Diet Sprite
- Diet Pepsi
- With biosteel powder
- Spiked with lemons or lime juice, and a slice of lime in the water
- Soda water
- Perrier
- With a spritz of mio
Since the goal is adequate hydration, I'll drink any way that keeps me engaged and interested.0 -
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I drink room temp water
you can suck down 20 oz of it in like 10 seconds0 -
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hobbeskastiel wrote: »
yea I just got used to it after doing it for years0 -
Thank you all so much i have downloaded the app and you have all given me brilliant idears hopefully il be able to make a difference0
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I don't go anywhere without my 24oz Tervis. I drink 1first thing in the morning (before my coffee) and before each meal. Yesterday I filled up 6 times. That is over a gal of water for the day. I cut up strawberries, orange wedge, mint leaves, and add to my water. Good luck! You are welcome to add me, on daily!0
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Each time I have a cup of tea I drink a glass of water before it. I then don't forget. I also drink a glass of water as soon as I get out of bed. I take medication at night so a glass of water before going to bed.0
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Wow, how can you drink warm water, im having trouble even drinking any water at all.0
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Is something like sparkling water ok?
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Why do you have to drink water? Drink other stuff to rehydrate you. I never understand people who drink/eat things they hate because "it's good for you". I promise, there are other liquids and solids you can consume that will help hydrate you and you'll probably like some of them.0
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Do have suggestions?0
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