How do I drink more water?

dinatale2
dinatale2 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 25 in Getting Started
Has anyone out there come up with a way to remind yourself to drink more water throughout the day? I am horribly bad at this!
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  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    Just keep a handy water bottle. Refill it thru the day.
    Having it in arms reach makes me sip mpre
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I pretty much have my refillable water bottle with me all of the time. I don't really need a reminder though...I live in the desert at over a mile high, so I pretty much have always had water with me since forever.
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    I find that if the water bottle is sitting next to me, i will drink it and when it is empty I immediately refill. I prob drink about 120oz each day while at work.
  • jigglypuff_wigglytuff
    jigglypuff_wigglytuff Posts: 33 Member
    For me I have to use a container with a straw. The straw is like tempting in a way and I keep going back to my water even if I'm not exactly thirsty. Maybe this comes from years of drinking fountain sodas?
  • endermako
    endermako Posts: 785 Member
    I set myself small goals, I try to drink 32oz before lunch and 32oz after lunch while at work, and then an additional 16oz at home before i go to sleep.

    I've actually gotten up to 42oz before lunch, 16oz after lunch, and 16 oz when I get home. I'm at 80oz a day.
  • CowboySar
    CowboySar Posts: 404 Member
    Keep a bottle near by and full. I keep a 1 gallon(4 liters) bottle handy
  • AmberMarie09
    AmberMarie09 Posts: 70 Member
    I purchased Hidrate Spark water bottle and even though it is a bit expensive i have met my goal for a week straight!!!

    https://hidratespark.com/products/hidrate-spark-2-0
  • Bigneugie
    Bigneugie Posts: 2 Member
    I drink 1 glass right when I wake up 1 when I get to work and use my bathroom breaks as a reminder that I have to drink more throughout the day.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I don't pay attention to my water intake because my thirst signals are reliable. If yours are not, you could have a glass of water every time your pee looks darker than you would like. It's an if-then system (a clear reminder) that's reliable and less arbitrary than most methods. It follows your actual hydration needs. Keeping water at arms reach is a good thing too so you drink whenever you feel you need to and not put it off because you're too lazy to get up.
  • Sparkeysworld
    Sparkeysworld Posts: 107 Member
    Hi,
    Flavored water is easier to drink than plain, if you use a large water container maybe add an electrolyte tab to it or a small amount of dilute cordial.

  • Sheluvsbread2much
    Sheluvsbread2much Posts: 85 Member
    jellis432 wrote: »
    Plant Nanny is an app that tracks your water. It sends little reminders if you haven't logged in a while and when you log you grow a cute little plant. If you don't drink enough/forget to log it, the plant gets all droopy and sad and will eventually die. It's helped me a lot.

    I downloaded Plant Nanny last Friday and it helps a lot. Sometimes I do get angry when I have to water that so and so plant again but after I water it my plant is so happy and cute I can't be angry. I like to drink water and drink a good bit but not as much as this app is telling me I should drink. I can't wait to lose some more weight so I don't have to drink so much water. Does tea count? I drink a few cups of herbal tea a day.
  • GatorsMamma
    GatorsMamma Posts: 3 Member
    Set an alarm for every two hours on you phone to remind you to drink water. That is what I do and it helps a lot!
  • glitterandsparkle8
    glitterandsparkle8 Posts: 34 Member
    I find drinking water such a struggle it’s insane why can’t I do it
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Do you feel you aren't drinking enough in general?(you'll know by the colour of your urine).

    But if you want to be reminded, set reminders on your mobile for every hour to go get a glass of water e.g.
  • ValeriePlz
    ValeriePlz Posts: 517 Member
    I need to remind myself to drink, too - my body doesn't get thirsty very often, and I feel better when I have more, especially as a runner.

    I got one of those infuser water bottles where you can put herbs, citrus, fruit, cucumber, etc. into the center chamber and it flavors the water a bit. Found a decent one on Amazon for $7.
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    I find having a large water bottle helps. Mine is 32 oz. so I only have to fill it twice to get my minimum 8 cups in. It seems less daunting than filling something smaller four times or more throughout the day. And yes, keep it handy!!
  • Elizabeth_1010
    Elizabeth_1010 Posts: 6 Member
    Personally I’m someone who is always thirsty! I’m always wanting to drink something. Now the only thing I drink is water. I always keep my 32oz water bottle with me and refill it about 5 times a day
  • losingit3535
    losingit3535 Posts: 4 Member
    Sodastream for me
  • novicedemons2012
    novicedemons2012 Posts: 5 Member
    I add slices of cucumber to my water, sometimes slices or ginger root or lime. Lately I have started using soda stream to take my tap water and carbonate it! I drink even more water now.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    firecat1987 wrote: »
    I set myself small goals, I try to drink 32oz before lunch and 32oz after lunch while at work, and then an additional 16oz at home before i go to sleep.

    I've actually gotten up to 42oz before lunch, 16oz after lunch, and 16 oz when I get home. I'm at 80oz a day.

    This is exactly what I do. I act like it's part of my job when I'm at work, as silly as that might sound.

  • fourhappypaws
    fourhappypaws Posts: 5 Member
    I *always* have a cold (or hot) water bottle...got into the habit in southern CA. Need need need water...for health, and to look better! I've heard some put a little hot sauce helps get the water down...I really like lemon and lime. Am goiing to try some other spices...no more salt!
  • JoyceMoul
    JoyceMoul Posts: 8 Member
    I buy 16 oz bottles of water. In the morning I sit 4 bottles of it beside my recliner. I drink on and off. By the end of the day, it's all gone and I've had my 8 cups.
  • h1udd
    h1udd Posts: 623 Member
    I work on the one out one in principle ... every time I go to the toilet I follow it up with chugging a pint of water.

    Its an easy way to drink more and forces you to get up from your desk every hour
  • katie1234
    katie1234 Posts: 74 Member
    I find water so boring and unpalatable, so I drink a lot of herbal teas - green tea with mint and peppermint are my favourite. I could easily drink five or six mugs by the end of the working day, which is over 40oz and then I'll try and drink plain water with meals.
  • Cmmitchell24
    Cmmitchell24 Posts: 1 Member
    Any tips on how to switch from Coke to water? Tried many times but I always flop. (I am up to about 5 cokes a day and i am just frustrated)
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Cmmitchell24 wrote: »
    Any tips on how to switch from Coke to water? Tried many times but I always flop. (I am up to about 5 cokes a day and i am just frustrated)

    Just do diet for a while, or try the caffeinated MIO/Crystal lite.

    If regular coke fits into your calorie allowance don't worry about it.
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