Hidrate Spark 2.0
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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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.
I find posts like this more pretentious than a post about a water bottle. *shrug*
I’ve never seen this bottle but I think it’s neat, but I’m a gadget person. Just like Fitbits, WiFi scales, smartphone apps, if it helps with a healthy lifestyle and you want one, why not? I see on Amazon that it syncs with MFP, I fully admit I am lax about tracking water intake so interested if that works well.
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I have one of those! I liked it for a little while until I realized it’ll track liquid for the next day once midnight hit, and I’m usually still up at that time. I also had issues with the battery. Since it’s a watch battery it doesn’t really last too long at all. I also hated how quick the bottle would have condensation. It’s as if you don’t need to be reminded through the light to drink because the bottle will be covered in wetness within a few minutes..
At first I really really liked the idea, but after awhile it got tiresome to have to use the same bottle and clean it everyday then make sure the battery was still going good. It became much easier to simply log my intake manuall through apps like this one.
Not to mention the bottle would sometimes register more ounces than I know I drank. I would just start my day and already see 20ounces logged on their app. You can remove it but it becomes really tiresome.0 -
I need a wine glass like that. Esp one that orders more when it’s empty.10
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I just got mine and so far I love it!! I think it is a cool little gadget, plus it auto records water intake. No effort required! Also you can do little competitions with friends0
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I really don't understand the need to track water. The color of my pee is enough for me. And $55 is crazy for a water bottle. Just my opinion.5
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I got mine today. So far I love it! I am having hard time getting it to sync with my fitness pal/underarmor sites which it says it does. But I KNOW I forget to drink. I am NOT a drinker. Until 6 weeks ago I avoided water like the plague!! I've been working really hard to get at least 50 oz a day, if I go by the 1/2 my body weight rule i need a little more than that. I was able to tell it how much I want to drink and my normal wake up/sleep time. Today I didn't start using it until like 1130 (cause that's when it came in the mail and I got it washed) so it shows that I am behind (wake up time is set for 7). I don't think its pretentious. I think having a visual reminder is something I need! If you don't like it don't buy one?? Oh and I spent well over 200 closer to 300 on a fitbit ionic. I guess I'm all about being a snob
(but just fyi bed bath & beyond sells the water bottle, I used a 20% off coupon and got free shipping, so it ended up being $30 something) 0 -
I also have a hidrate spark. I just wish MFP would allow it to sync water.0
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Confession time: I thought smart water bottles were a rip, but I'm actually benefiting from one. It's a Hydracoach bottle. Nothing fancy. Just a bottle with a little computer on it that tracks time and oz. I didn't (and wouldn't) buy it myself. I won it through an incentive program at work.
The reason I like it is because I've had trouble donating blood recently. The Red Cross staff were always telling me that I wasn't drinking enough. They said I needed 64 oz/day, and my donations would go more smoothly. But I was already drinking that and then some. Maybe I wasn't making up for my exercise well enough. Through some experimentation, I found I need more like 96 oz/day to be able to donate well. The bottle definitely helps meet that. I tried just refilling my 24 oz bottle throughout the day but I was too forgetful for that. Then I tried to just log water on MFP but that wasn't panning out either.
tl;dr : It's not something I could see spending money on, but I like it0 -
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.
Yeah, the marketing out there has establisherd a perceived need for apps and gadgets for normal bodily functions.
If it helps someone, great but IMO a bit over the top and I won't be a customer1 -
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