Please help!! I can't force myself to drink water!!!!

kellydharriso
kellydharriso Posts: 50
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
I hate plain water. Maybe because I am so used to drinking "Texas sweet tea" and cokes. I really need some help and ideas on making water taste better without adding alot of calories...ANY advice would really help alot!!!
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  • Bellum24
    Bellum24 Posts: 106 Member
    crystal light, or lemon, or any of those low calorie juice singles to add?
  • jlsim613
    jlsim613 Posts: 1 Member
    I have never like plain water either and I am a real coffee drinker. I have found propel zero I prefer the lemon flavor because I like lemonade. There is no calories and it flavored water. I can drink a tweleve pack in three days. It helped me mayber it will help you.
  • Kristie18
    Kristie18 Posts: 332 Member
    I can't drink water, but LOVE it with MIO.
  • Rwilson64
    Rwilson64 Posts: 1
    OMG, once you get use to it there is nothing more refreshing! Add lemon....
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    Look up Zip Fizz from Costco or Sam's Club. It is also an energy drink. You add it to water.
  • CeejayGee
    CeejayGee Posts: 299 Member
    Your body just has to adjust to it. I like mine super, duper cold. Then it tastes great. Go spend some time out in the heat -t hen you'll want water, LOL.
  • LoriFleming
    LoriFleming Posts: 14 Member
    Making it REALLY REALLY cold helps too, in my opinion!
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
    I found filtered water instead of tap water helps. Our Britta filter pitcher is always needing to be filled! Another thing that helps me is to drink it out of a straw. Don't ask me why, but it makes the water taste better. And I hate plain water too!
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    What I do sometimes is have a big ice filled glass of say, Crystal light, then when it gets about half way gone, I refill, and keep refilling, it gets weaker & weaker, but just enough flavor to keep you interested, but your not adding more cals! Sometimes plain 'ol water is blech, but just a tiny bit of flavoring is enough. I want to try that Mio stuff, that's supposed to be good, and you can add just a drop or two, or four! lol :drinker:
  • rebeccabickle
    rebeccabickle Posts: 19
    I hate water too but I buy the liquid enhancer MiO. It adds flavor with no Calories and no sugar. There's a few different flavors
  • Bridge_CG
    Bridge_CG Posts: 429 Member
    I like getting my water super ice cold, add a couple of slices of cucumber and lemon and... It's absolutely the most delicious drink ever. No calories. No fake sweeteners. Nothing. Just plain goodness and plus, it's great for your skin!
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    I found filtered water instead of tap water helps. Our Britta filter pitcher is always needing to be filled! Another thing that helps me is to drink it out of a straw. Don't ask me why, but it makes the water taste better. And I hate plain water too!

    I'm a straw drinker too! What is that all about?? I can swig ALL my water that way, but if I have to drink it from a glass, I struggle! These insulated glasses are AWESOME!! They really keep everything ice cold!
  • cedarhurst2006
    cedarhurst2006 Posts: 378 Member
    Seltzer, seltzer, seltzer. I hate plain water too. I make batches of unsweetened tea and keep it in the fridge. I like Celestial Seasonings Blueberry or Fruit Tea Sampler. I make big batches and drink that - even using it in my water bottle that I bring to the gym.
  • MaeKhaleesi
    MaeKhaleesi Posts: 61 Member
    I cannot drink plain water either. I get the individual propel flavored packets and the GV ones at Wal-Mart. Most of them have no calories and you can pour them directly into a water bottle, shake, and go.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    I use those sugar free Great Value packets you add to water. They come in a lot of different flavors. Remember, It’s not about doing what you like…,it’s about doing what right.
  • peanut613
    peanut613 Posts: 438 Member
    I hate water too but I buy the liquid enhancer MiO. It adds flavor with no Calories and no sugar. There's a few different flavors

    ^^^^This. I love MiO. They have sweet tea and peach tea which are good, but a word of warning: the sweet tea does NOT have a southern sweet tea taste!
  • nbeneby
    nbeneby Posts: 8
    I use crystal light...there are lots of flavors and when you drink it chilled it is very refreshing...I love the peach flavor...
  • Antares84
    Antares84 Posts: 7
    best advice is just to try and set a goal of oz to drink in a day. get a water bottle with the volume printed on it. (most do anyway).

    start with one bottle a day, ~24oz. every few days, increase the goal. no one really needs more than ~90oz a day since you will get plenty from foods and your favorite drinks anyway.

    eventually, nothing else really will compare.... i used to drink nothing but Squirt and Gatorade.. now i drink water, homemade protein shakes and a non fat latte occasionally.
  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
    I used to have the most difficult time drinking water. I couldn't get 4 oz's down my hatch. Then I tried Bikram Yoga. Ever since I tried that style of yoga (105 degrees 40% humidity for 90 minutes) my body absolutely CRAVED for water. Now I easily drink water while doing any type of workout. A good alternative is Vita Coco coconut water. Good luck!
  • PhiMuHoney
    PhiMuHoney Posts: 127 Member
    I have to have either filtered water or super-duper ice cold, arctic temperature water. I also love MIO water flavoring... especially the Berry Pomegranate. They taste fantastic and add nothing! I also will drink sparkling water with lime or lemon with dinner for a "treat".
  • Antares84
    Antares84 Posts: 7
    be weary of sugar free drink mixes.... artificial sweeteners are not better than sugar just because they have 0 calories.

    boo aspartame
  • aparks1177
    aparks1177 Posts: 63
    I love my sweet tea!!!! What I do to get my sweet tea fix is I make my tea with splenda. It helps me make it through. As for water I don't mind water but when I want some flavor I add a zero calorie drink mix and they are very yummy!! I hope this helps. Good luck! You can do it!!!
  • 3ur3ka
    3ur3ka Posts: 230 Member
    I can't drink water, but LOVE it with MIO.

    Me too. I have an ice cold bottle of water with Mio Berry Pomegranate in front of me right now. My 3rd bottle since 5. :D
  • Just1forMe
    Just1forMe Posts: 624 Member
    If you hate plain water than don't drink it. I don't drink any plain water, but I get in plenty of liquids. (I've posted the following before, but here it is again...)

    Many people erroneously associate drinking lots of water with losing weight. Water will NOT help you in your weight loss efforts except for in 2 ways. First, if you a "hungry-all-the-time-person", water may help you curb your appetite by filling you up. Second, becoming dehydrated can slow your metabolism down slightly. The average person needs about 8-10 cups of liquid per 24 hours to stay hydrated. This includes ALL liquids, including those that are naturally found in all the foods you eat. You probably get about half of that liquid from foods. Coffee counts, diet soda counts, beer counts, soup counts, crystal light counts, milk counts...any liquid will do to keep you hydrated. Obviously, not all of those are healthy choices and water has other health benefits such as healthier skin, etc. so it's not bad to drink 8 glasses of water a day. But, it isn't going to help you lose weight or "flush the fat out of your body".

    So drink it if you like it...if you hate it, drink something else!!!
  • GeekGirlOnAQuest
    GeekGirlOnAQuest Posts: 84 Member
    I like getting my water super ice cold, add a couple of slices of cucumber and lemon and... It's absolutely the most delicious drink ever. No calories. No fake sweeteners. Nothing. Just plain goodness and plus, it's great for your skin!

    This! I never liked drinking water, but once I started adding cucumber slices to it I just can't get enough!! It's so refreshing and tastes great!
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    I like getting my water super ice cold, add a couple of slices of cucumber and lemon and... It's absolutely the most delicious drink ever. No calories. No fake sweeteners. Nothing. Just plain goodness and plus, it's great for your skin!

    This! I never liked drinking water, but once I started adding cucumber slices to it I just can't get enough!! It's so refreshing and tastes great!

    Cucumber slices? wow... i've never heard of that
  • afwg1979
    afwg1979 Posts: 170 Member
    I agree with the suggestion that you sit outside, in the heat, with a some ice cold water. It also helps to limit the amount of other beverages. I made a choice to nearly eliminate all other beverages. I drink my two cups of coffee each morning, then drink water for the rest of the day. Think of the sugar you will be eliminating! Diet drinks are even worse - the chemicals! Drinking quality water is the BEST medicine - truly! Many of our ailments can be cured by simply hydrating our thirsty bodies. The next time you feel some heartburn/indigestion, drink 16 ounces of water. It really works!

    I keep a gallon of water on my desk at the office and make an effort to finish it by the end of the day. My coworkers are quick to notice if I'm not drinking. Knowing that I'm being watched makes me mindful to keep on drinking my water. With all this water consumption, I don't even have any cravings to drink anything else.

    It was a habit I forced upon myself and I'm healthier for it.

    PS: I'm 57 years old and people are always complimenting me on my skin. I have practically no wrinkles! Absolutely no crow's feet - honest!
  • jinkies54
    jinkies54 Posts: 40 Member
    Yeah, I have to agree. I a couple of weeks ago I'd have to say I'd rather go thirsty than reach for a water over Diet Pepsi. Now, I still allow myself to drink but I also try to drink at least 1L of water a day. Something that has helped me is to tell my brain over and over again that soda, juice, whatever, it just a liquid, sugary snack for my appetite, not for my thirst. So, when thirsty I grab that water. I still don't LOVE water, but it's becoming easier - honestly, and I'm only two weeks in for this.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I don't drink anything but water! It used to be a struggle to get it down, but unlike others, I need it just room temperature. You just have to find what you prefer, whether it be adding powder, fruit, etc. After a while of forcing it, it will become natural.
  • Bridge_CG
    Bridge_CG Posts: 429 Member
    I like getting my water super ice cold, add a couple of slices of cucumber and lemon and... It's absolutely the most delicious drink ever. No calories. No fake sweeteners. Nothing. Just plain goodness and plus, it's great for your skin!

    This! I never liked drinking water, but once I started adding cucumber slices to it I just can't get enough!! It's so refreshing and tastes great!

    This is all I drank during finals one semester, and I'm pretty sure I had the greatest skin of any one in my classes. :)
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