Water intake question

Try putting lemon in your water.

I almost never drink plain water....but I do drink easily 9-12 glass of other stuff ---- its all liquid and I count it all.
I think its ridiculous that people say only count pure water... I count protein shakes, diet v8 splash, crystal light, decaf coffee, milk etc....

If it was me i would count it towards my water intake..I am in the same boat as you for i hate water..But i try to just chug it down and hold my nose..lol..I find if i keep a bottle of water sitting next to me i am more likely to sip on it throughout the day

Unfortunately juices are not substitutes for water. Water - pure water - helps to flush out the impurities that are in your body. Plus our bodies are made up of water... we need to make sure we keep it replenished. I was a huge non-water drinker. After a year on MFP, I find myself craving that ice cold refreshing glass of water. My trick is that it must be ice cold. So I bought a Brita filter pitcher and keep it stocked.

Juices are okay in moderation but look at the sugars in them... it's not just about calories... it's about keeping everything in proportions. Also, your diary is not public so I don't know what other foods / drinks you are consuming or exercises you are doing but my biggest uh-oh moment was when I started watching sodium. Holy crap that was an eye opener because I didn't realize sodium was everywhere....

wishing you luck on your journey.

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water.

Water helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite.

Water leads to increased energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration.

Drinking adequate amounts of water can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer.

For a majority of sufferers, drinking water can significantly reduce joint and/or back pain.

Water leads to overall greater health by flushing out wastes and bacteria that can cause disease.

Water can prevent and alleviate headaches.

Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance.

Water aids in the digestion process and prevents constipation.

Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is essential for proper circulation.


So even if you don't drink 8 glasses a day it's *really* important to drink for the body to function properly!

Additionally it helps to keep you fuller for longer. Some people confuse "hunger pains" with dehydration.


If you don't like water plain try adding fruit and/or crystal light.

While it's true that you'll get some water from food, there's no way to measure how much. Plus it all depends on what kinds of foods you're eating. If you're having a lot of raw fruits and veggies - sure you're going to get a lot of fluid from those. If they're cooked veggies, you'll get less fluid because some comes out in the cooking process. Like everything else with diet/nutrition, there are no blanket statements. I personally have no trouble getting my minimum 8 cups because I'm a naturally thirsty person and always have been. On the other hand, I have an uncle who hardly drinks anything all day long...we're all different.

If I was in your shoes, I'd add some of that cranberry juice to my water (or vice versa) so it's not just plain water. I get really sick of plain water too and usually add a spash of SoBe Lifewater or koolaid or a drink mix to it. It may not be the perfect method but it works for me. You can also count tea or coffee.

If you're active at all, you definitely need to be drinking at least 8 cups as you'll be sweating out some of that fluid and risk dehydration. Also, if you find yourself feeling tired or even hungry, sometimes dehydration is the cause.

Not sure if this is your situation but remember that one cup is 8 fluid oz or 250ml. Some folks think of a cup as whatever glasses they use for drinking but some of those actually hold closer to 2 or 3 cups depending on size.

Good luck!

I felt the same way when I started this journey of weight loss.....I didnt drink water that much but now I drink up to 8-12 cups a day. When I am at work I serve myself a glass that is 24oz in the morn I drink it before noon. At noon I serve me another one and drink before 3p.m. I serve one more time before I leave and that makes 9 cups, 216oz.