WATER
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:laugh: That's pretty awesome that it's there first choice and it benefits you as well
What a great idea to offer up...it's a bit harder for me to quite understand as I love water and I know all the good things it's done for my well being. But that said, I grew up drinking it like some grew up with Koolaid or Pop.Just like I don't get the desire for water!
I don't even bring a bottle of water with me to the gym.
I have tried some packets.....I guess it's just not a habit for me yet to automatically think of those.
I'm addicted to Diet coke......I've accepted that fact.
I do like non-sweetened Ice tea......so I suppose I could make some of that.
I have a frend whose kids HATED drinking water. What I had them do was every time they went into the kitchen they had to drink 4 oz of water. It took over 6 months but now they drink water on there own. It's tough when you don't like something but start small. Get a measuring cup and every time you go to your kitchen or take a break a work drink 1/4 cup :drinker: . Don't focus on a full glass, hope this help
So I am not really able to wrap my head around it either when a person doesn't enjoy water as Sassie shared... :blushing: :drinker:
I have 3 teens that rather drink water over anything else :drinker: They do splurge with gatorade, sobelife water and the occational soda. They keep me in line with drinking my water because I need it
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I think I look at Diet Coke as not having any calories and so it's okay.
Yes Yes I know alll about the chemicals in it.
Infact, my mom used to drink it and I remeber thinking EW this stuff is gross. Now I love the burn of that first drink!
Oh Ice.:laugh: ..I do know what you mean:noway: ....I used to have in my head...oh look no sugar, must be ok, on look no fat, must be ok. I was the same way with pop in the past, I didn't HAVE to have it or so I thought:blushing: , I was an occasional drinker, maybe every few monthes at most...but the weird part was when I drink diet Mountain Dew on the rare occasion, ahhh:blushing: um, er:blushing: I down one, then another then another, etc. etc., by then I've got 6 empty cans at least sitting in front of me, we're talking in less than an hours:laugh: :blushing: , I hang out at my Mechanics shop a few times a week as they've become buds of mine so it seems almost like it's beer drinking the way I down it. (I'm not much of a beer drinker but just using it as an example of how some down beers)
It's very odd..but I don't do it often but now I find when I drive past there...ROFL I crave a diet mountain dew and force myself not to stop and visit with them somedays so I won't drink any. Especially on my way to the gym, I'm such a puritain then, want to do a clean workout with no caffeine...
I know I know....the secrets of FC's secret life are now out:laugh:
I do find it weird behavior for me as I don't buy it they just toss me another one when the other is 1/2 empty and laugh, I swear to god I get drunk on that stuff, I start stumbing around and get very very silly and every thing to me is then funny. I am sooooooo caffeine sensitive it's not even funny plus who knows what the fake sugars are doing to me...they might also be spiking my blood sugars. I get so much energy when drinking it though it blows my mind...almost too much though if I have to much at once, I become goofy silly and can't find my car keys, etc.
So drunk on diet MD....pretty sad isn't it!:blushing:
Good thing I don't buy it and keep it at home! I used to be so much a Diet Pepsi girl...caffeine all the way years back... I would drink a 12 pack easily. OMG how weird is this? I'm having cravings now for diet pop and it's almost 2am here. Hm..... I haven't had any in weeks and I will admit when I'm drinking it, well maybe not the first one, but defintiely after then 2nd to the 8th I could care less how healthy or not it is for me.
I am thankful it doesn't have cals but I know the caffeine in my body can't be that great for me as I have such high energy anyway so it really puts me WAY over the top.:blushing: :laugh: Plus the fake sugars in it who really knows what they are doing to us, let alone how they effect my blood sugar, I think that's the biggie I need to think about.
But not while I'm downing them...I merely am thinking about the yummy taste and how many more are in the fridge.
OMG have I just admitted I'm an addict, wow it sure sounds like it. Can't wait to go get one tomorrow as a treat from my mechanic. LOL ok ok, maybe I won't:ohwell:
So truth be told, I don't drink them with an regularity at all but can now see how it can get ahold on you....I drank diet MD and diet Pepsi for years to push myself even faster and harder at my jobs, it just felt good to be a crazed fast working employee aka supervisor. Ah but then I ended up with major depression and on temporary disabilty due to that.:noway: :sad:
Ok, the end:glasses:
My name is FC :glasses: and I may be a closet it diet pop drinker who's just now realized it ::gulp:::sad: :ohwell: :bigsmile:
Or have I now simply become a water addict? I do down them in a very similar way...one after another after another... sorta like a chain smoker with my water bottles:huh:
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So, I opened another tab and decieded to see what WebMD had to say about water. Seems like 8 glasses a day is being done away with :noway: with new recommendations based on individuals and not groups.
I do recommend you read the article, it gives really good guidelines and list foods containing high water content. It also talks about basic guidelines for active and inactive adults.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/wonders-of-water0 -
When I worked full time, we were only allowed bottled water at our desk and it became a habit to never be without that water at your desk, with people getting all into buying different types of containers like you would a new purse and having everyone else going ga-ga over it. It was insane. The idea was, on a production keying type of job, if you were taking a sip of your water, you were NOT working, so, the company tried to ban the water at the desk priviledge, so everyone just moved their water containers to the floor beneath their desk. Viv-la defiance!
I've been out of work now for a year after a 27 year career and it has taken me the entire year to stop walking around the house with a bottle of water, like I'm at work or something!
If it hadn't been for my job, I doubt very seriously I would ever touch simple water to my lips, I'm so accustomed to soft drinks and lemonades and tea.0 -
Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT. 0 -
Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
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I'm not a big fan of water, either...I don't hate it, but don't really love it either. And I LOVE diet coke! I was drinking at least 6 cans a day...and I know EXACTLY what you mean about loving that first gulp! It would be the first thing I would do in the morning - like some people and their morning coffee. But, I am weaning myself off the diet coke and it hasn't been too bad. I've only had one can a day since Sunday, and no headaches (yet) today or yesterday! And I have been WAY more thirsty since I stopped drinking so much, so I am thinking my body is pretty happy that I am feeding it water. Next week, I am hoping to do one can every other day, and then no more!0
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Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
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Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
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Oh lord.....are we touchy about people "YELLING" through the computer also?? :laugh:
Maybe she was just excited to see that there are other people out there like her and that she is not alone!
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Please know that I have a dry sarcastic sense of humor so don't take everything so seriously!!0 -
Just like I don't get the desire for water! I don't even bring a bottle of water with me to the gym.
I have tried some packets.....I guess it's just not a habit for me yet to automatically think of those.
I'm addicted to Diet coke......I've accepted that fact.
I do like non-sweetened Ice tea......so I suppose I could make some of that.
I have a frend whose kids HATED drinking water. What I had them do was every time they went into the kitchen they had to drink 4 oz of water. It took over 6 months but now they drink water on there own. It's tough when you don't like something but start small. Get a measuring cup and every time you go to your kitchen or take a break a work drink 1/4 cup :drinker: . Don't focus on a full glass, hope this help
I was gonna suggest the same idea. It worked for me.
Before I could have my soda or sweet tea, I had to drink a glass of water.
I'd just chug it to get through so I could have my sweet drink.
I use flavor packets (Hawaian Punch!) for my water now.
I can only drink plain water in the summer when I'm hot.
I think non-sweetened tea would be a great way to go for you.0 -
I'm not a big fan of water, either...I don't hate it, but don't really love it either. And I LOVE diet coke! I was drinking at least 6 cans a day...and I know EXACTLY what you mean about loving that first gulp! It would be the first thing I would do in the morning - like some people and their morning coffee. But, I am weaning myself off the diet coke and it hasn't been too bad. I've only had one can a day since Sunday, and no headaches (yet) today or yesterday! And I have been WAY more thirsty since I stopped drinking so much, so I am thinking my body is pretty happy that I am feeding it water. Next week, I am hoping to do one can every other day, and then no more!
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Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
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Oh lord.....are we touchy about people "YELLING" through the computer also?? :laugh:
Maybe she was just excited to see that there are other people out there like her and that she is not alone!
**Footnote**
Please know that I have a dry sarcastic sense of humor so don't take everything so seriously!!
No, I've seen a couple other posts from her. She just hasn't taken off the caps! :laugh: Some people don't know others peceive it as INTERNET YELLING. 0 -
Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
cap key alert
Oh lord.....are we touchy about people "YELLING" through the computer also?? :laugh:
Maybe she was just excited to see that there are other people out there like her and that she is not alone!
**Footnote**
Please know that I have a dry sarcastic sense of humor so don't take everything so seriously!!
No, I've seen a couple other posts from her. She just hasn't taken off the caps! :laugh: Some people don't know others peceive it as INTERNET YELLING.
I just don't understand why this bothers people so much. It's not like you can hear her yelling. Some people write in all caps with their handwriting...is that so bad??0 -
Crystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
cap key alert
Oh lord.....are we touchy about people "YELLING" through the computer also?? :laugh:
Maybe she was just excited to see that there are other people out there like her and that she is not alone!
**Footnote**
Please know that I have a dry sarcastic sense of humor so don't take everything so seriously!!
No, I've seen a couple other posts from her. She just hasn't taken off the caps! :laugh: Some people don't know others peceive it as INTERNET YELLING.
I just don't understand why this bothers people so much. It's not like you can hear her yelling. Some people write in all caps with their handwriting...is that so bad??
we are trying to help her out....she might not realize that she is shouting..0 -
It's never bothered me on any boards...but it does seem to irk some to no end. ::shrugs::: sometimes it's best to pick our battles and move on... life is to short to worry about every little thing on here... least that's my latest take on it.
cap key alertCrystal light packets! They come in little packets that you can mix into your water bottle, I like the strawberry lemonade. Hope this helps!
~Leash
I HATE WATER TOO... AND I CAN'T DRINK IT COLD, IF I DO... I'LL PROBABLY VOMIT. :sick:
BUT THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA, I'LL TRY THE CRYSTAL LIGHT.
Oh lord.....are we touchy about people "YELLING" through the computer also?? :laugh:
Maybe she was just excited to see that there are other people out there like her and that she is not alone!
**Footnote**
Please know that I have a dry sarcastic sense of humor so don't take everything so seriously!!
No, I've seen a couple other posts from her. She just hasn't taken off the caps! :laugh: Some people don't know others peceive it as INTERNET YELLING.
I just don't understand why this bothers people so much. It's not like you can hear her yelling. Some people write in all caps with their handwriting...is that so bad??0 -
I can only drink water ice cold, so I freeze my bottles about 2/3 full, and then add fresh water in the morning. I have a thermal wrap cover that zips over the bottle, and it keeps it cold all day or until it all melts.That works for me, but may not be for everyone!:happy:0
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I can only drink water ice cold, so I freeze my bottles about 2/3 full, and then add fresh water in the morning. I have a thermal wrap cover that zips over the bottle, and it keeps it cold all day or until it all melts.That works for me, but may not be for everyone!:happy:
ahhhhhhhhhh hun, never ever freeze a plastic bottle of water! As it thaws, it takes bit of the plastic with it, which you then ingest. Full of carcinogens. unless this has since been proven a myth.... not sure. If you must do this, get a special bottle, made for it.0 -
:huh: YIPES! (not shouting, just shocked) I never knew that about freezing plastic water bottles!! What about Teflon coated pots and pans, does anyone know the skinny on their durability. I have a 'know-it-all' for a step-son who was telling me that Teflon comes off the pans and into our food and we ingest it when we eat and it never goes out of the body because the body can't eliminate it and it attaches itself to your insides.........and all that came out of his mouth as I was telling his wife about my brand new Teflon coated set of pots and pans and everyone went deadly quiet and it got awkward for a while. BUT, (again, not shouting, just emphasizing) if he's right, please tell me and I'll make it a point to try to replace all my pans with stainless steel as soon as I can afford to.:ohwell:0
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I can only drink water ice cold, so I freeze my bottles about 2/3 full, and then add fresh water in the morning. I have a thermal wrap cover that zips over the bottle, and it keeps it cold all day or until it all melts.That works for me, but may not be for everyone!:happy:
ahhhhhhhhhh hun, never ever freeze a plastic bottle of water! As it thaws, it takes bit of the plastic with it, which you then ingest. Full of carcinogens. unless this has since been proven a myth.... not sure. If you must do this, get a special bottle, made for it.
Not true per Snopes...
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp0 -
:huh: YIPES! (not shouting, just shocked) I never knew that about freezing plastic water bottles!! What about Teflon coated pots and pans, does anyone know the skinny on their durability. I have a 'know-it-all' for a step-son who was telling me that Teflon comes off the pans and into our food and we ingest it when we eat and it never goes out of the body because the body can't eliminate it and it attaches itself to your insides.........and all that came out of his mouth as I was telling his wife about my brand new Teflon coated set of pots and pans and everyone went deadly quiet and it got awkward for a while. BUT, (again, not shouting, just emphasizing) if he's right, please tell me and I'll make it a point to try to replace all my pans with stainless steel as soon as I can afford to.:ohwell:
when teflon pans are overheated, it's true they do omit a very dangerous chemical that could put infants and young children at risk, and yes it can also effect adults. It is fatal for most birds... I do agree teflon is handy but not so healthy from the studies published.
You might want to do a bit of Googling and check it out :drinker:0 -
:huh: YIPES! (not shouting, just shocked) I never knew that about freezing plastic water bottles!! What about Teflon coated pots and pans, does anyone know the skinny on their durability. I have a 'know-it-all' for a step-son who was telling me that Teflon comes off the pans and into our food and we ingest it when we eat and it never goes out of the body because the body can't eliminate it and it attaches itself to your insides.........and all that came out of his mouth as I was telling his wife about my brand new Teflon coated set of pots and pans and everyone went deadly quiet and it got awkward for a while. BUT, (again, not shouting, just emphasizing) if he's right, please tell me and I'll make it a point to try to replace all my pans with stainless steel as soon as I can afford to.:ohwell:
when teflon pans are overheated, it's true they do omit a very dangerous chemical that could put infants and young children at risk, and yes it can also effect adults. It is fatal for most birds... I do agree teflon is handy but not so healthy from the studies published.
You might want to do a bit of Googling and check it out :drinker:
Snopes or no snopes:laugh: there are some plastics we most definitely want to steer clear of.. I've never heard the freezing idea that was mentioned up above as dangerous but it's the bottle iteself that can cause real issues with humans. So I think if you drink from the bottle if the water is frozen from the freezer or simply use it to drink tap water either way if the plastic is not a certain code on the bottom it's not the best to be using.
Plenty of articles on the web about the safety or rather the lack of safety on the plastic bottles on the web. There are many special bottles now, metal ones but they need to be a certain type as well. It all gets a bit complicated but I figure if I'm in this for the health which I am, I prefer to use the healthier bottle.:drinker:
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You will be happy to know that I had 2 bottles of water today, 1 diet Coke, and 1 diet squirt! 0
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Okay....I see a MILLION people on here talking about how much they love water and drink tons everyday.
Well.....what if you don't like water???? I hate drinking water. I've never liked it and have to force myself to even think about it as a possibility.
I pretty much just drink Diet Coke.
Any suggestions???
You sound like me 4 months ago I did not like water but i just forced it down now it has grown on me and by quiting the coke and pepsi I actually dropped 7 pounds0 -
:laugh:You will be happy to know that I had 2 bottles of water today, 1 diet Coke, and 1 diet squirt! :drinker: 0
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