How to get yourself to drink more water?

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  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I drink sparkling/carbonated water. It adds a zip to it and I can drink that all day long with ease.
  • wyogal79
    wyogal79 Posts: 69 Member
    I usually get the great value drink enhancers, they have a lot of different flavors. No calories and I can drink up to 2 32 oz mugs.
  • NowItsTime4Change
    NowItsTime4Change Posts: 9 Member
    I struggle with drinking enough. I get up and if it’s a rare day I have breakfast I don’t have a drink.
    I can easily get till 4pm without drinking anything. There have been many evenings that I get home, have dinner and it’s then at 6pm that I begin to get a headache and realise I’ve not had anything to drink.
    I bought myself a big pink bottle, it holds 800ml, I keep it with me throughout the work day (leave it in the car if it’s cool weather and I’m visiting customers) and try to have that during the day.
    I use water with no sugar cordial
  • jflongo
    jflongo Posts: 289 Member
    Since I do a lot of backpacking and hiking, I always carry around a 32oz water bottle and try to drink at least 4 of them a day.
  • kemoon0915
    kemoon0915 Posts: 113 Member
    I like to mix up a pitcher of just plain water with lemon juice and ginger powder (not ground ginger) mixed in to keep in the fridge
  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    ckdprevent wrote: »
    This is a problem for me too. I drink very little water and alot of Diet Coke. I really need to drink more water, but Diet Coke tastes so much better.

    diet coke is mostly water so you may not be doing as poorly as you think!
  • maybe1pe
    maybe1pe Posts: 529 Member
    Tea, because I don't like my tea once it gets to a lukewarm-ish temp I tend to drink it quickly.

    I have a 24 oz glass at work and have a mentally written out schedule of how often I should have to fill it.

    I also have large refillable cups at home and make it a goal to drink 2 between when I get home and when I go to sleep.

    I used to drink a lot more diet soda but over time I just kind of stopped and have never really looked back and don't miss it.
  • joelchmielak1
    joelchmielak1 Posts: 48 Member
    I got one of these and don’t drink a diet pop until I have filled and finished it 3 times during the day.
  • jesspen91
    jesspen91 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Don't stress too much about your water consumption. As long as your pee is a light straw colour you are drinking enough. You don't need to track your consumption.
  • FutureDVM2020
    FutureDVM2020 Posts: 23 Member
    oddly enough, I drink more water when I use a straw rather than sipping out of a cup or bottle.
  • Ekoth1017
    Ekoth1017 Posts: 100 Member
    I’ll add some flavor to it like lemon juice.
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I like bubbles, so I'm a huge fan of sparkling water with some natural flavor in it. I try to keep some around as it really does keep me away from soda and all the crap that is in it.

    I also keep a water bottle on my desk, and a cup in my bathroom, I just get used to sipping on something most of the time, and as long as I have my bubble fix, outside of a glass of wine (most) evenings, I can pretty much stick with just water. But the bubbles is key for me!

    I tried Mio and other water flavors, those didn't get me what I wanted, discovered it was the bubbles that I desired in soft drinks.
  • packersfan0103
    packersfan0103 Posts: 251 Member
    I carry a 32 oz bottle with me. My goal is to fill it 4X a day.
  • GlorianasTears
    GlorianasTears Posts: 212 Member
    Be careful a gallon of water a day is waaaay 2 much water for the average person plus you can lose lots of electrolytes and minerals in my opinion just drink when you are thirsty or just 6 cups a day . The only people who should drink a lot of water are very active people or people who eat lots of processed foods. It's not normal to have to pee every 30 minutes.
  • TishTash1616
    TishTash1616 Posts: 22 Member
    I carry a 1 litre flask around with me. It keeps my water cool all day, and I know I've had an adequate amount (for me) when I've had at least 2 litres. I also use the plant nanny app, which reminds me to drink, and gives me a cute virtual plant to nurture.

    In my case, I have to drink at least 2L even when I'm not thirsty as I have a medical condition that worsens when I don't. I do notice that my skin is also better when I drink more too.

    The gallon (4.5 litre) jug thing is likely too much unless you do a lot of sports and live in a hot climate.
  • Kristina79Marie
    Kristina79Marie Posts: 580 Member
    “It depends on your size and weight, and also on your activity level and where you live,” Nessler says. “In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce and an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, every day.” For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, that would be 75 to 150 ounces of water a day.

    1 gallon is 128 ounces.


    How Much Water Do You Need? Can You Drink Too Much? - WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/water-for-weight-loss-diet
  • megs_1985
    megs_1985 Posts: 199 Member
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  • dawn__westbury
    dawn__westbury Posts: 46 Member
    akionabr wrote: »
    This has probably been asked a million times, but what are your favorite ways to get yourself to drink more water? I am honestly addicted to diet drinks but feel I need more plain water!

    I find that if I have a bottle with me all the time I just drink it because it’s there .. before you know it you’ve have your daily goal.
  • jamespatten3576
    jamespatten3576 Posts: 71 Member
    Ice, lots of ice. I can always drink more water when its cold.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    Flavor it!
  • MeteoraTitanium
    MeteoraTitanium Posts: 102 Member
    I have a water bottle at home that holds 750ml. I sip that through the day. I also like hot drinks but limit to 3 a day. Still training myself to drink more water.
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