Am i the only person who despises WATER

Divabonita88
Divabonita88 Posts: 63 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
i haven't had soda for 2 weeks (yay) & i think im going through caffeine withdrawals I am shaking as i type this LOL............but i seriously despise water!! how do you spruce up you H2o bc it's becoming a chore to even drink it..( i've tried lemon is still grosses me out)
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  • MaddameKat
    MaddameKat Posts: 200 Member
    I hate it too but i tried fizzy flavored stuff and it was a bit better :)
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    I started by putting the Crystal Light To-Go packets in a bottle of water. They have a lot of good flavors. My favorites were Raspberry Ice and Fruit Punch. Over time, I stopped adding the packets and just drink water at room temp. I don't like cold water unless I'm really thirsty and it's hot outside. Drinking it at room temp makes it easier to go down for me personally. I still don't LOVE water, but I have gotten much better at drinking it throughout the day.
  • heathermrls
    heathermrls Posts: 91
    every now and then i drink these carbonated flavored waters. no calories or anything in them. they are good. also i use mio in my water. they have all kind of flavors that you squirt in water and they have no calories. and they are yummy.
  • misschocolate82
    misschocolate82 Posts: 129
    i absolutely hate water too, regardless of fizzy/flavoured etc.....so i only drink tea....the only time i force water is when im at the gym x
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Water can be any Non Carbonated, Decaf, No Sugar beverage. Lots to chose from: Crystal Light, Mio, Some teas and all of the Zero varieties of Powerade, VitaminWater or Lifewater and I believe Propel has a no sugar variety too.
  • alimac92
    alimac92 Posts: 705 Member
    I'm not a water lover, I have "ribena lite" in mine.
    Lots of crushed ice makes it a bit more interesting.
  • CooCoo
    CooCoo Posts: 14
    For a treat, sometimes I will mix in a Crystal Light type of flavoring. I buy the singles and only use about half of what it calls for. There are all kinds of water mixes available these days, you just have to find one that you like.
  • notapromqueen
    notapromqueen Posts: 63 Member
    I used to be the same way, and I still have a love/hate relationship with water. Have you ever tried Crystal Light? I started drinking Crystal Light, and slowly worked my way to mellowing it out until it was water. I still can't drink tap water (unless I mix in a Crystal Light to-go packet). I usually bring a bottle of spring water to work, and once thats gone, add tap water with Crystal Light. That gets me roughly 34-40oz of water while I'm at work. If you need fiber in your diet, Benefiber also makes a great drink mix; I prefer the strawberry kiwi. The Crystal Light packets are usually 5 calories, and the Benefiber is 15 calories.
  • jvkh127
    jvkh127 Posts: 261 Member
    OMG!! Thank you!! I despise water also. It actually makes me want to vomit!! I thought I was the only one and people look at me weird when I tell them this. I drink 4C Light Ice Tea. Its sweetened with Splenda has no calories, sodium, sugar, nothing at all. As long as you like Tea and Splenda try it and see if that works for you. Good Luck reaching your goals!!
  • Healthyby30
    Healthyby30 Posts: 1,349 Member
    Have you tried the Mio water enhancers? http://www.kraftbrands.com/mio/ They're really good if you want to add some flavor to your water! Its liquid too so it mixes really easily! You can add as little or as much as you want :)
  • rainydayducki
    rainydayducki Posts: 10
    I really like the CLEAR AMERICAN flavored sparkling water from walmart... I would like to get to drinking straight water but this is what I am using first until I get rid of my caffeine withdrawl.
  • LazyOne2
    LazyOne2 Posts: 1
    I'm not usually a big tea fan, but I have a 24 oz cup with a straw I fill with ice water and drop a bag of Green tea with Peach to flavor it. I use the same tea bag for about 2 more refills which also meets my water intake for the day. The green tea gives me a little boost too!
  • phenrichs
    phenrichs Posts: 102
    I hate water. God gave man the knowledge to make beer, wine, and whiskey because water was not safe. I drink a ton of it a day for the health benefit however. I currently use lemon juice. Soon I will have to find something better as I am sure that will get old. Mio looks like a good option. I also found Yum Drops online that may also be good.
  • meggamix
    meggamix Posts: 496 Member
    I've seen people put lots of different things in their water to spruce it up. Personally I stay away from crystal light because of the aspertame. Someone I work with puts frozen berries in her water. -I've been meaning to try that, it looks delicious. Someone else I know does slices of cucumber. You could try lime, or orange slices...

    I'm with you though, drinking water is my struggle for sure! For me, I've discovered that just having ice was enough to make drinking more tolerable.
  • bevsdietfor2011
    bevsdietfor2011 Posts: 361 Member
    NO you are not!!! I don't like water either but I am trying to get use to drinking it. I have use like a tbsp or so of Gatorade or the Crystal Light too. I have a very bad soda addiction and I am SO VERY PROUD of you for giving it up!!!! I would love to be friends on here if you would like. I love giving support.

    Bev
  • TTHdred
    TTHdred Posts: 380 Member
    Hate water….hate it!!!:grumble: I used to add a little lemon juice to my water bottle that makes is tolerable. This summer I have been pouring my hot tea over ice to make iced tea (no sugar added). Zero cals and not yucky tasting like water.
  • Divabonita88
    Divabonita88 Posts: 63 Member
    Water can be any Non Carbonated, Decaf, No Sugar beverage. Lots to chose from: Crystal Light, Mio, Some teas and all of the Zero varieties of Powerade, VitaminWater or Lifewater and I believe Propel has a no sugar variety too.

    I did not know that i had so many options, thanks!!
  • bgeer34
    bgeer34 Posts: 135 Member
    I used to despise water.... but I quit sodas June 24 of 2010... the first 2 weeks were HORRIBLE... and I hadn't added water except at places we went to eat that had nothing sugar free, caffeine free except water..... then it got easier and easier... and then 2-3 months in and I felt cravings like I had never had ... because I wanted my diet dr. pepper ... BAD.... but I fought through it and I haven't caved in during this almost a year now.

    I started actually trying to drink water Jan 1 of this year. And it again was HORRIBLE... I just have never liked it. So I made a deal with myself... 1 glass of water and then 2 glasses of tea or crystal light. My tea is caffeine free/sugar free but I was only counting plain water as my water for the day. Slowly I would up the amount of water and decrease the amount of other drinks. Now I drink 3 bottles of plain water before I allow myself a flavored water. After that I do at least half plain water for the rest of the night and if I have gotten 8 glasses of water before supper, I have tea with my supper.

    I rarely vary from my plan and some days I don't add the mio, etc to that 4 th bottle. I kind of lose count and forget. I have found that while I still can't say I like the water... I don't hate it as much as I used to and it's just a learned thing that I had to teach myself to do. Hang in there.. you can do it too!!
  • Method2Madness
    Method2Madness Posts: 28
    My methods are to use Propel Zero or (if I'm working out) low calorie G2 (Gatorade).
  • Divabonita88
    Divabonita88 Posts: 63 Member
    do they sale Mio at the regular grocer or health stores? I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH THANK YOU off to the grocery store !!
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I too have the love/hate factor going on when it comes to water. I can't do the fake sugar stuff like crystal light, or even MIO, so I simply use koolaid, LOL. But it works with me because I can add less sugar than it really needs. Plus sometimes I add sliced strawberries and lemons to it to spruce it up!
  • laurad1406
    laurad1406 Posts: 341
    I've seen people put lots of different things in their water to spruce it up. Personally I stay away from crystal light because of the aspertame. Someone I work with puts frozen berries in her water. -I've been meaning to try that, it looks delicious. Someone else I know does slices of cucumber. You could try lime, or orange slices...

    I'm with you though, drinking water is my struggle for sure! For me, I've discovered that just having ice was enough to make drinking more tolerable.

    This is what I was going to say as well, try other fruits! The salon I go to actually puts cucumber slices in theirs, and it's surprisingly refreshing and delicious! And good for you, I gave up soda a week ago and have never been a huge water drinker, but i've definitely found i'm eating less and feeling much better! Water does need to be ice cold for me to be able to drink it though.
  • rhirvo
    rhirvo Posts: 162 Member
    I also hate water... sometimes i like it with cucumber... but I am allergic to splenda so its hard to find good sweetners.
  • khstafford
    khstafford Posts: 19
    not a huge fan of water so i cary those mio things around with me.. being southern i love the sweet tea mios!
  • sue26
    sue26 Posts: 412
    Iced fruit tea is delicious, especially the berry ones. Make double strength then pour over ice when it is steeped.:smile:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    i haven't had soda for 2 weeks (yay) & i think im going through caffeine withdrawals I am shaking as i type this LOL............but i seriously despise water!! how do you spruce up you H2o bc it's becoming a chore to even drink it..( i've tried lemon is still grosses me out)

    The water obsession of most people on this site is odd and sometimes even disturbing. If you don't like water just drink something else to stay hydrated. I'm not a fan of all the artificial ingredients in soda, but from a hydration standpoint it does EXACTLY the same job as water. Even if you drink caffienated cola, you will still be hydrated. Check with your doctor if you don't believe me.
  • pkpzp228
    pkpzp228 Posts: 146 Member
    i haven't had soda for 2 weeks (yay) & i think im going through caffeine withdrawals I am shaking as i type this LOL............but i seriously despise water!! how do you spruce up you H2o bc it's becoming a chore to even drink it..( i've tried lemon is still grosses me out)

    The water obsession of most people on this site is odd and sometimes even disturbing. If you don't like water just drink something else to stay hydrated. I'm not a fan of all the artificial ingredients in soda, but from a hydration standpoint it does EXACTLY the same job as water. Even if you drink caffienated cola, you will still be hydrated. Check with your doctor if you don't believe me.

    I also find it disturbing, to me saying that you hate water is like saying that you hate to breath. To each their own, I'm not going to judge anyone but I would think about why you don't enjoy water before trying to figure out a way to spruce it up. Not enjoying water is primarily a mental block and I'd venture to say that you have some other hang ups on non healthy items in your diet (again no judgement just similar behavior).

    In any case, my view is that water is for hydration, anything else added is indulgence and you need to reprogram yourself to enjoy water for it's hydration benefits. The easiest way to start is just don't drink anything else... eventually your going to be thirsty enough you won't care what you're drinking. Just remember this a game of self discipline.

    All that said, I drink water at room temperature.
  • AKAnderson785
    AKAnderson785 Posts: 41
    This is going to sound weird but cucumber in your water is AMAZING and SO REFRESHING. My boyfriend's roommate started me on it.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    i haven't had soda for 2 weeks (yay) & i think im going through caffeine withdrawals I am shaking as i type this LOL............but i seriously despise water!! how do you spruce up you H2o bc it's becoming a chore to even drink it..( i've tried lemon is still grosses me out)

    The water obsession of most people on this site is odd and sometimes even disturbing. If you don't like water just drink something else to stay hydrated. I'm not a fan of all the artificial ingredients in soda, but from a hydration standpoint it does EXACTLY the same job as water. Even if you drink caffienated cola, you will still be hydrated. Check with your doctor if you don't believe me.

    I also find it disturbing, to me saying that you hate water is like saying that you hate to breath. To each their own, I'm not going to judge anyone but I would think about why you don't enjoy water before trying to figure out a way to spruce it up. Not enjoying water is primarily a mental block and I'd venture to say that you have some other hang ups on non healthy items in your diet (again no judgement just similar behavior).

    In any case, my view is that water is for hydration, anything else added is indulgence and you need to reprogram yourself to enjoy water for it's hydration benefits. The easiest way to start is just don't drink anything else... eventually your going to be thirsty enough you won't care what you're drinking. Just remember this a game of self discipline.

    All that said, I drink water at room temperature.

    I have to respectfully disagree with this. Personally I like water. But to try and "reprogram" yourself to like something that you just plain don't like could add to the likely hood that you'll fail at your weight loss efforts. Find something that works for you. Plain ole water does not need to be a part of a weight loss plan. The simple fact is that you'll die of dehydration without water. But it does not have to be in a form you don't enjoy.
  • mosaix
    mosaix Posts: 87 Member
    you're most definitely not alone there - I detest water, it makes me gag, I buy sugar free flavoured water sometimes & other times I just add lemon, which luckily I like.
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