The Big W

I don't drink much else besides water now, but I used to never drink water and remember how hard it was to get into the habit. My suggestion is to drink it with a straw (I get the colorful, bendy kind). I drink about twice as much of anything if I use a straw.

I think 99% of us have the same trouble. I don't usually manage 8 glasses a day myself. Try lemon slices or the Great Value individual packets of flavors - I like the Grape. Good luck.

I never drank much water either, but now I get at least 10 cups a day. When I fist switched I would add a lemon or lime wedge to it. I also use a 32 oz bottle and take it with me everywhere that way I know that I need to drink 2 of them every day.

I drink 8-12 glass a day. I had to force myself at first but it is no problem now that I cut out all soda's and caffeine.

I agree. I use a straw all the time while getting my water intake and it really helps. I can't do it without the straw just yet.

I have this problem too. I posted the same thing a while back, and while I tried all the suggestions I received, I still only manage about 4 a day. BUT, that is probably 3 more than I ever used to, lol.

I never drink really cold water as my teeth are sensitive. When I first started watching my weight I used to just drink a whole glass all in one go (just to get it over and done with) but only ever tap water (at room temperature). Now I can easily drink a pint in one sitting without thinking about it. The suggestions here about using a straw may help as well.

One cup every hour or so...from a pitcher that's always on your desk, or from a large water bottle you carry everywhere with you. I drink 8-12 a day, have done for years, by making sure it's always handy. I stop drinking after 8. I hate getting up in the night.

Hollycat
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your body is made up of alot of water.....when you lose fluids like sweat or even when you urinate you are losing water.....in order to replenish what your body is losing on a daily basis you have to drink water...it keeps your body at a homeostatic level, which means that your body is able to work at proper levels and keeps everything within your body within healthy limits, and it just allows for optimal body use and energy everyday...... 8 oz. is the MINIMUM one can drink.....you can drink more, as long as you are not becoming bloated or retaining too much fluid

Start very early in the day. I drink a lot when working out, at least 3-4 cups. Always keep a cold water bottle around. Water tastes better the colder it is. I try to quit drinking by 8 or I am up and down all night. I really don't drink anything else but water and I don't miss it.

For the one unsure of why water is important search the message boards here as well as Yahoo.

Basically it helps keep you full, and you dont end up drinking your calories, mostly with unnutritious drinks. Also water has no sugar, where as virtually every other drink does whether it be real or the synthetic replacements (or the few real replacements that have come out but those drinks typically arent cheap). And you flush unhealthy things from your body quicker when your bodies water level is constantly replenished. By the time you are thirsty you are already dehydrating.

I use ice and straws to keep me going! and some days I still have a hard time, usually once I start needing to pee every 20 min

Keep in mind that 8 cups a day is 8 cups, not 8 glasses. A lot of glasses contain 2 cups of water. Use a water bottle with ounce labeling and remember that 8 oz is 1 cup!