Hidrate Spark 2.0
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BabyMandrakes
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Does anybody else use the Hidrate Spark 2.0 bottle? I love mine!!! I'm already drinking more water than usual!
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How is it helping you drink more water? Because of the flavor?1
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It keeps track of how much you drink and syncs with an app and reminds you to drink throughout the day via a light on the bottle and notifications from the app.1
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Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
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I bought the ulla band that fits any bottle and also blinks to remind me to drink water. I need it because i find im always dehydrated because i get busy and tend to not take a drink. Since waters not my favorite thing to drink even flavored if i dont remind myself i find ive had half a 16 oz bottle all day
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snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?7 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?
The premise behind it? Absolutely, imho.
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snickerscharlie wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?
The premise of it? Absolutely, imho.
But hey! It glows!!!! That's totes worth $55 for a water bottle!
In all seriousness, we've been way oversold on the idea that we need to be constantly hydrated. There is no hard and fast rule on how much a person needs, and most people get more than enough through food, water and other beverages during the day. Having a water bottle to tell you to drink when you're not particularly thirsty is spending a lot of money for not much benefit.8 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?
The premise behind it? Absolutely, imho.
Hmm. Okay. I'd assume the OP was just trying to do something she thought was good for her.
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The motivation of the company? meh, sure, but hey, the same could be said for the mac I'm typing on, or the TV on in the background. Does that mean I don't enjoy them, or get good use from them?9 -
If it's only $55 that's really cheap for something "pretentious" intended only for big profits. I don't know anything about this bottle... but I DO know my plain, old 64oz Stainless Water Bottle cost me nearly $30 and the only "feature" is a vacuum sealed cap with a bamboo top. If this thing is really only $55...its not a bad deal.5
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?
The premise behind it? Absolutely, imho.
Hmm. Okay. I'd assume the OP was just trying to do something she thought was good for her.
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The motivation of the company? meh, sure, but hey, the same could be said for the mac I'm typing on, or the TV on in the background. Does that mean I don't enjoy them, or get good use from them?
And herein lies part of the issue. Chances are fairly high that she only 'thought it was good for her' because she saw it on some website or blog or TV show that was extolling the totally fabricated 'virtues' of having to drink "X" amount of water every "X" amount of minutes. And, oh look! Here's a water bottle that tells you when to drink! How cool is that! And it's only $55! And if you order in the next 10 minutes...
OP is totally free to spend her money on whatever the heck she wants, however. I just find it a bit sad that we live in a society where water bottles that tell you when to drink them is even a thing.
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snickerscharlie wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »Drink when you're thirsty. There's no benefit to over-hydrating yourself. In fact, it can be quite dangerous as it depletes your electrolytes.
Why would you need a bottle/app that tells you when to drink in the first place? The only time this would be of any use/importance would be if you're involved in heavy physical activity, or you're losing hydration due to extremely hot weather.
For most people, however, a bottle that tells when when to drink is, imho, pretentious and more than a little weird.
A pretentious water bottle?
The premise behind it? Absolutely, imho.
Hmm. Okay. I'd assume the OP was just trying to do something she thought was good for her.
eta:
The motivation of the company? meh, sure, but hey, the same could be said for the mac I'm typing on, or the TV on in the background. Does that mean I don't enjoy them, or get good use from them?
And herein lies part of the issue. Chances are fairly high that she only 'thought it was good for her' because she saw it on some website or blog or TV show that was extolling the totally fabricated 'virtues' of having to drink "X" amount of water every "X" amount of minutes. And, oh look! Here's a water bottle that tells you when to drink! How cool is that! And it's only $55! And if you order in the next 10 minutes...
OP is totally free to spend her money on whatever the heck she wants, however. I just find it a bit sad that we live in a society where water bottles that tell you when to drink them is even a thing.
I think I'll bow out now, as this has rather threadjacked the OP's topic.2 -
As the OP, let me clarify some things.
1) the bottle was a gift, and I absolutely love it!
2) I'm really bad about not drinking water unless with a meal, and my job requires me to be outside all day. So a little reminder on my phone to actually drink the water that's right next to me is awesome
3) I'm not trying to drown myself, just drink a reasonable amount of water each day
4) pretentious, really? No need to be negative here. It's no worse than carrying around a smart phone, or having a fit bit, or Bluetooth connections in your car.15 -
Anything that takes plastic bottles out of our streams, rivers and oceans is a good thing in my book. Enjoy OP22
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As the OP, let me clarify some things.
1) the bottle was a gift, and I absolutely love it!
2) I'm really bad about not drinking water unless with a meal, and my job requires me to be outside all day. So a little reminder on my phone to actually drink the water that's right next to me is awesome
3) I'm not trying to drown myself, just drink a reasonable amount of water each day
4) pretentious, really? No need to be negative here. It's no worse than carrying around a smart phone, or having a fit bit, or Bluetooth connections in your car.
I have to agree...it's no different than my fitbit telling me to move...which has helped me tremendously...just by tracking my steps, I end up getting competitive with myself and pushing my limits....so this bottle, I'm interested in and it's for the same reasons as you. I do not drink enough during the day...in fact I can go all day without drinking or using the restroom (I'm a teacher...even at lunch I'm typically making copies while grabbing bites of sandwich, and it's only 20 minutes lol)...my bladder is trained very well because I'm talking all day long and not drinking anything. I can't imagine this to be healthy, but it's part of my profession
This bottle may actually help me to drink and go more frequently 3 -
Hey, whatever helps you drink what you should be drinking...and save the planet....it's a win.2
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I just received my Hidrate and love love love it!!! I have a busy desk job and don't drink enough. The bells and whistles of this are worth it's weight in gold. I feel so much better being hydrated.1
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I couldn't agree more! I LOVE my Hidrate. I sit at a desk all day and forget to get up and get water. This bottle sits in front of me and reminds me to take time for me. I also use it as my time to take a breath and stop working for a second. Win win.1
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I have one and really like it. I always forget to drink and am constantly dehydrated. I’m a teacher and the kids always alert me when the bottle blinks. The reminders on my Apple Watch are really handy too. The bottle is beautiful (royal blue) and I get compliments all the time at the gym. Definitely worth the money for me!1
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I've never tried it.
I don't think there's anything wrong with picking up some fun gadgets to help you with your health. Sounds cool, OP. 1 -
$6.99 32oz Bubba mug/tumbler from Wal-Mart. Fill after 2nd cup of coffee. Drink. Refill when empty or at lunch. Drink. Refill when empty or at dinner. Drink. Refill when empty or at bedtime. Drink. 96+oz hydration. DONE.1
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