I dont like the taste of water

slheddlesten
slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Any Ideas on how to meat a water intake goal of 80oz a day. When I dont like the taste of water, even bottled water.
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    1) your water goal is unneccessary ...go by the urine hydration chart if your urine is not pale straw drink more

    2) if you don't like water add a flavouring to it like cordial, squash, tea, coffee, cucumber, mint, lemon etc and just count the calories

  • GsKiki
    GsKiki Posts: 392 Member
    I like to put some fruits in my water sometimes, usually lemon. If you have problem drinking water I would suggest that or tea. But make sure that you make the tea and preferably leave it unsweetened.
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    I hate the taste of water too, so I just get it in the form of other drinks. I'm in the UK, so the Sainsbury's basics double strength squash works well here, it's almost nutritionally void, yet still imparts flavour.
  • schibsted750
    schibsted750 Posts: 355 Member
    80 ounces is so much ****ing water. Just drink 40 instead. Unless you're sweating HEAVILY there's no way in hell that you need all 80 ounces. Isn't the standard recommendation 64 anyways?
  • erimethia_fekre
    erimethia_fekre Posts: 317 Member
    schibsted750 wrote: »
    80 ounces is so much ****ing water. Just drink 40 instead. Unless you're sweating HEAVILY there's no way in hell that you need all 80 ounces. Isn't the standard recommendation 64 anyways?

    Half your body weight in ounces. But it's not just straight water; water in your food like fruit, soups, e tc will count to that goal
  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    I do like tea so long as its non sweetened. Sugar in tea ruins it for me.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Have you tried sparkling water or club soda?
    I don't like plain water but love it with bubbles.

    And yes, fluids in any ( not alcoholic) drink will do. Don't forget there is liquid in foods too.
    Pee colour is a good guide.

    Cheers, h.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    lmaharidge wrote: »
    schibsted750 wrote: »
    80 ounces is so much ****ing water. Just drink 40 instead. Unless you're sweating HEAVILY there's no way in hell that you need all 80 ounces. Isn't the standard recommendation 64 anyways?

    Half your body weight in ounces. But it's not just straight water; water in your food like fruit, soups, e tc will count to that goal

    It's a made up goal, like the 8 glasses, like the 10,000 steps

  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    Yeah half my body weight in oz's is 112.5 oz's. I used 80 oz's as in 10- 8 oz cups. I wanted to go with a higher water goal because I get dehydrated easily for some reason.
    I dont like water even with bubbles. The only bottles water I seem to like is that expensive FiJi water.
  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    It has been suggested to me to try stivia flavoring, they have like cola flavored, grape and chocolate. Now who wouldnt like chocolate flavored water. Ill give that a go and let you all know how I like it.
  • CurlyCockney
    CurlyCockney Posts: 1,394 Member
    I started buying bottled water when I heard the rumour - and I still don't know if it's true - that the average glass of London tap water has passed through 7 other people before you get to drink it. I got over that because of the expense (I'm fickle like that!), so now I just chill tap water and it tastes fine. Have you tried different temperatures to see if it makes a difference to you?
  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    I never heard that roomer but that does kind of go hand in hand with my issue eating liver, I just cant get past the idea of eating something that was meant to filter toxins from a body.
  • CurlyCockney
    CurlyCockney Posts: 1,394 Member
    slheddlesten wrote: »
    I never heard that roomer but that does kind of go hand in hand with my issue eating liver, I just cant get past the idea of eating something that was meant to filter toxins from a body.

    Hah me too! Liver and kidney - just say no ;-)

  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    Yeah I tried the temp idea to, It dont make much of a difference. I still taste metals if its from tap or plastic if its from a bottle.
  • CurlyCockney
    CurlyCockney Posts: 1,394 Member
    Try the other excellent suggestions upthread, I'm sure you'll find something that suits your palate. Personally, I wouldn't get hung up about the amount of water though, just drink until you aren't thirsty. I drink all the time because my meds give me dry mouth, but it's not all plain water - tea and coffee count too.
  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    I have that same problem, My meds give me bad dry mouth. try bactine oral rinse it help alot.
  • CurlyCockney
    CurlyCockney Posts: 1,394 Member
    Oooh thanks, I'll look that one up. Hospital gave me mouthwash and spray but it's made from pig mucus and I'm far too squeamish for that LOL!
  • Pawsforme
    Pawsforme Posts: 645 Member
    edited December 2015
    I don't like the taste (or lack thereof) of plain water, either. So I choose to consume it in the flavored form of coffee, tea, diet soft drinks or with Crystal Light. I log the (relatively small) number of calories that comes with those.

    I've also never felt any need whatsoever to measure my intake. I can't imagine why anyone would force themselves to drink just to meet some stupid made up goal that has zero science behind it.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Don't worry about it having to be pure water, just focus on getting the fluid in as mentioned before. I hate plain water too and have always had squash (little bit in with a litre of water - perfect) I take it most places with me and have no issues with the 2L / 8 glasses a day recommendation.

    You could log it but I wouldn't bother honestly, it's too awkward to measure and I worked out than even with drinking the stuff all day long (I buy Robinsons no added sugar) it's usually only going to be 20-30 cals, so very minimal for all the taste!

    You could also put lemon slices etc in a glass of water for a little flavour.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    I didn't used to like water either.

    I started buying those flavored sparkling waters, I found them very refreshing. I transitioned to lemon in plain sparkling water, then lemon in plain water, then just plain water.

    My husband solves the problem by mixing water with his favorite diet soda.
  • slheddlesten
    slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
    Im only logging the water part just to remind myself I need it or else I will not drink much. I get dehydrated fast and then its another Doctors visit for fluids. So its a personal goal to stay out of the office.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    i mix fizzy water (sometimes still) with no added sugar diluting drinks
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    You only need enough fluid to make your urine pale yellow. It doesn't have to be water.

    If I am drinking water, I add flavoring.
  • FitGamerSmoak
    FitGamerSmoak Posts: 224 Member
    I add fruit or lemon to my water. And as far as tasting the mtals in tap water, buy a Brita or Pur water filter. I have a Pur Water Pitcher for my fridge and it's fantastic. The water is fresh tasting (as opposed to what it normally tastes like where I live). be careful with fluids with caffeine though as they are potentially dehydrating so you want to account for that. But just do the pee test like others said. If your pee is near clear your good to go. :-)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    CurlyCockney wrote: »
    I started buying bottled water when I heard the rumour - and I still don't know if it's true - that the average glass of London tap water has passed through 7 other people before you get to drink it. I got over that because of the expense (I'm fickle like that!), so now I just chill tap water and it tastes fine. Have you tried different temperatures to see if it makes a difference to you?

    This^

    I keep a Brita water filter pitcher in the fridge.....mmm
  • Pawsforme
    Pawsforme Posts: 645 Member
    craziedani wrote: »
    I add fruit or lemon to my water. And as far as tasting the mtals in tap water, buy a Brita or Pur water filter. I have a Pur Water Pitcher for my fridge and it's fantastic. The water is fresh tasting (as opposed to what it normally tastes like where I live). be careful with fluids with caffeine though as they are potentially dehydrating so you want to account for that. But just do the pee test like others said. If your pee is near clear your good to go. :-)

    That myth has been thoroughly debunked.
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  • maerosebyelick751
    maerosebyelick751 Posts: 14 Member
    I have to drink water as cold as it can get before it freezes. Or I'll add lemon and cucumber. Im not big on Crystal light. Makes me feel bloated.
  • FitGamerSmoak
    FitGamerSmoak Posts: 224 Member
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    craziedani wrote: »
    I add fruit or lemon to my water. And as far as tasting the mtals in tap water, buy a Brita or Pur water filter. I have a Pur Water Pitcher for my fridge and it's fantastic. The water is fresh tasting (as opposed to what it normally tastes like where I live). be careful with fluids with caffeine though as they are potentially dehydrating so you want to account for that. But just do the pee test like others said. If your pee is near clear your good to go. :-)

    That myth has been thoroughly debunked.

    You saw I said potentially right? It is to me and I drink more to compensate so I was just stating an opinion.
  • TheBeachgod
    TheBeachgod Posts: 825 Member
    I like taking squares of hardened water and mixing them with Jack & Coke.

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