May Drink More Water Challenge

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  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    I tend to drink about 2 litres during the week but much less at the weekends so for the the challenge will be to improve my weekend intake.

    01.05.12 - 2.25L (I don't know how many cups that is).
  • kandy221
    kandy221 Posts: 79
    I'm in, need this bad. I used to drink lots of water, then got out of the habit & now finding it really hard to do.
  • kandy221
    kandy221 Posts: 79
    My goal is a minimum of 14 on workout days, and a minimum of 8 on rest days.

    5/1: 17 glasses
    Wow, so much water! are those 8oz cups or a regular glass which is about 16oz?
  • Nesha2799
    Nesha2799 Posts: 3 Member
    some ways I have found to increase my water intake is drink a glass before bed and a glass as soon as I wake up.
    May 1, 2012- 8 glasses
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I drink about 10 glasses a day. I have a desk job so drinking water helps keep me stay full so i'm not snacking all day. I've heard 2 answers to this questions but do coffee and/or tea count as water intake?

    I drank 11 glasses yesterday, but lately it's just been at the 8 glass value. I have a desk job as well and the water also helps me to stay full so I'm not snacking constantly.
  • MaryPhillips90
    MaryPhillips90 Posts: 236 Member
    You don't have to drink 8 whole glasses of water a day. There is water in everything you eat and drink- milk, fruit, etc.

    I usually try for 6 glasses.
  • ChihakuZeal
    ChihakuZeal Posts: 65
    I can give this a shot. I can sometimes barely drink 4 glasses... I guess I can get more water intake. ^^
  • sparty55
    sparty55 Posts: 1
    The concern I would have is that your kidneys are not properly functioning. It might be something you want to check out with your doctor.
  • sam67g
    sam67g Posts: 4
    add me in too, I given up coffee so this will be good, 3 glasses so far today
  • rachaela06
    rachaela06 Posts: 167
    I definitely need to drink more water, this is perfect for me. I try for at least 6 a day, but yesterday I drank 8. :smile: Would like to get to 10 a day, at least.
  • nbpoli
    nbpoli Posts: 13 Member
    I'm up for this. I never manage to drink enough water. I drink gallons of black coffee, and I know that I can't count this :(

    Time to cut the coffee and get back to basics!
  • markmeus
    markmeus Posts: 26 Member
    I'm in.
    Yesterday I drank 5.
    I keep a 750ml bottle of water at my desk, which is about 3 glasses.
  • ivy32582
    ivy32582 Posts: 3
    would love to try !!
    I have a hard time even drinking 3...
    and the more I drink the more trips I have to take to the bathroom :(
    I cant imagine drinking 8 cups a day but im gonna give it a go as one of my first goals on the site.

    One plus Ive noticed with drinking more water is it leads to healthier skin as well.

    Good luck everyone
  • Adaboo
    Adaboo Posts: 1
    I don't drink soda or coffee at all. I rarely drink juice! I usually have my 6 to 8 glasses a day but some days I have not even half a cup. Wierd!!! im usually not thirsty even after a hard workout. Is that something I should get check?
  • leannbiggs
    leannbiggs Posts: 12 Member
    Im in also!! I usually get my 8 in a day, but no more than that. Im gonna try for 10 a day. :-)

    5/1- 10 glasses
    5/2-
  • MariarR33
    MariarR33 Posts: 69
    I drank 15 yesterday. Keep going everyone!
  • wellbur
    wellbur Posts: 240 Member
    Count me in I need motivation to drink more water. will start tomorrow.
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    I'd like to be in this please. I have a real job to get 8 glasses in daily. I'm trying to cut back on tea and coffee and hoping to replace it with water and gradually increase my intake - I'm beginning to feel the benefit but could certainly use some motivation to help me.
    May 2 - 5 glasses
  • coolteenager101
    coolteenager101 Posts: 65 Member
    5-2

    14 cups (8ounces) of water today.
    Man, I felt so thirsty after working out, I chugged my water bottle.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    I'm in again this Month! :drinker:

    5/01 -- 18
    5/02 -- 24
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  • Usakoneko
    Usakoneko Posts: 21
    Ugh- having a hard time finishing tonight. I didn't get my full 32 ozs in at work, then went out for dinner, which means I've been playing catch up since I got home. I'm on my last 8-ish oz right now. And just staring at my bottle, because I just finished pretty much downing a larger 24 oz bottle. I can do this... Really...

    *has a staring contest with her bottle*
    05/01 - 9 cups // 72 ozs
    05/02 - 9 cups // 72 ozs

    Finished! Staring contest won! xD
  • rockerbaby2003
    rockerbaby2003 Posts: 42 Member
    In my effort to cut out diet soda I've taken up water. Was tough at first because I don't like the no taste part and most of the flavoring packets I find to be too sweet for me. But I try to to drink the big Smart Water bottle while I'm at work! I'm up to 11 glasses today! :-)

    I like drinking MIO because you can control just how much you add! I start with a little so I can add more if I like.
  • rockerbaby2003
    rockerbaby2003 Posts: 42 Member
    Just an idea for some. I enjoy a giant mug of chicken, beef, or veggie broth at night. Helps warm me up and I sleep better! I use the powdered kind, also have enjoyed the paste I found too. Not such a great idea for someone watching their sodium, but I need all the salt I can get (per doc).
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    I'll join. :] I love water, but with two kids I have difficulty finding time for me..even just for some water!
  • luzmidd
    luzmidd Posts: 154 Member
    I drink about 10 glasses a day. Also because I sit at a desk the whole day, i have to get up to use the bathroom about once every 40 minutes... And that counts as exercise, so drinking more = walking more = burning more calories! Good luck to all for downing those glasses! A tip: Dont drink out of a bottle, drink out of a glass, and as soon as the glass is empty, fill it up again!
  • bijujohn83
    bijujohn83 Posts: 4 Member
    I drink 3-4 litres now a days....I wonder how many glasses would that be?
  • julierewa
    julierewa Posts: 17
    Herbal tea counts and can even be more beneficial with antioxidants and cleansing herbs. Be careful not to drink TOO much water! This is possible and can put dangerous pressure on your kidneys. 12 glasses would not be advisable for everyone. The key is just to maintain a very light coloured urine - as soon as it darkens you know you are dehydrated.
  • sam67g
    sam67g Posts: 4
    Did 4 glasses yesterday, its a start
  • LaGinny
    LaGinny Posts: 7
    Sure I'll join.
    Though i drink like 12 glasses a day.
    I drink so much, yet I don't pee that much :/

    Welcome! Your 12 glasses will motivate the rest of us. :smile:

    Good Luck. I've found out that drinking more water leads to faster weight loss :) I heard from someone, that if you drink some before you sleep, you'll lose more. Its seems like a pretty reasonable statement.

    Yes probably because you will be burning off calories getting up and down to the loo all night!
  • rachaela06
    rachaela06 Posts: 167
    5-2 10 cups!! Hope I can keep going, being at a desk all day and having to use the bathroom every 45 minutes or so stinks, but it's definitely worth it.

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