May Drink More Water Challenge

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  • aussiegirl1990
    aussiegirl1990 Posts: 56 Member
    I only started MFP a few days ago. Mid last year I was a super water buff, I had water with me every where! Going out to town? A bottle of water! Going shopping? A bottle of water! Going to the park with my niece? A bottle of freaking water! Heck yeah! But since I started back up at uni I swapped my water for Lipton Iced Tea and I spent almost $22 a fortnight on that drink!

    I've started trying to get back into the habit of drinking water and the way that I've done this is carry a pump bottle! We have a water cooler at home so I just top it up! It carries 3 cups of water in it so I don't really worry.

    The one thing I've trying to do is making picking water a habit. So no matter if I grab a peach tea somewhere else I always have a bottle of water with me as well.

    My stats are:

    16/5 - 6cups
    17/5 - 3cups
    18/5 - 6cups
    19/5 - 9cups
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    I only started MFP a few days ago. Mid last year I was a super water buff, I had water with me every where! Going out to town? A bottle of water! Going shopping? A bottle of water! Going to the park with my niece? A bottle of freaking water! Heck yeah! But since I started back up at uni I swapped my water for Lipton Iced Tea and I spent almost $22 a fortnight on that drink!

    I've started trying to get back into the habit of drinking water and the way that I've done this is carry a pump bottle! We have a water cooler at home so I just top it up! It carries 3 cups of water in it so I don't really worry.

    The one thing I've trying to do is making picking water a habit. So no matter if I grab a peach tea somewhere else I always have a bottle of water with me as well.

    My stats are:

    16/5 - 6cups
    17/5 - 3cups
    18/5 - 6cups
    19/5 - 9cups

    Welcome aboard to this challenge and to MFP!!
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    5/1 -- 4 glasses
    5/2 -- 4 glasses
    5/3 -- 10 glasses!!!
    5/4-5/6 -- forgot. Was so busy planning a bridal shower and now that it's done I can focus on my water again!
    5/7 -- 5 glasses (back at it)
    5/8 -- 5 glasses
    5/9 -- 7 glasses
    5/10 -- 6 glasses
    5/11 -- 4 glasses
    5/12 -- 2 glasses (out of town and not keeping very good track of water)
    5/13 -- didn't track today-- maybe 2 glasses? out of town -- back to it tomorrow!
    5/14 -- 10 glasses
    5/15 -- 7 glasses
    5/16 -- 5 glasses
    5/17 -- 7 glasses
    5/18 -- 11 glasses (the most this month so far -- warm weather helps)
    5/19 -- 9 glasses
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal is 8

    5/1 - 5
    5/2 - 11
    5/3 - 7
    5/4 - 6
    5/5 - 7
    5/6 - 7
    5/7 - 9
    5/8 - 8
    5/9 - 9
    5/10 - 7
    5/11 - 8
    5/12 - 9
    5/13 - 5
    5/14 - 6
    5/15 - 12
    5/16 - 9
    5/17 - 13
    5/18 - 9
    5/19 - 12
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Sure I'll join.
    Though i drink like 12 glasses a day.
    I drink so much, yet I don't pee that much :/

    Once your body is used to it you don't pee as much, it's just at the start you do!
    This is very true for myself as well. I feel such a huge difference if I don't get in enough water before my workouts, during and after, my muscles are far less sore and I feel so energetic.

    You all got me back in to a good habit of drinking plenty a day again, thanks for that, to all of you!

    Seems when I eat healthy I drink far more water course that could be because when I eat healthier foods I keep to my workout schedule and that definitely helps me with my water intake.:tongue:

    I'm so proud of all of you that have struggled with getting in water, it's something I was fortunate enough to love as I grew up with a couple jugs of water in the frig. So when I see some of you struggle at the beginning of the challenge and are now up to 3 cups a day or beyond I know that's HUGE to you all. I'm really proud of you all for hanging in here on the challenge, your body is LOVING you for it!:wink::drinker:

    I was logging daily on here but had got back up to my 128 oz. a day so no longer check in each day but do come by to see everyones progress. I'm really proud of you for sticking to the water challenge and in time it will definitely become much easier to build up the habit and keep it up.

    I realize for me awareness is the key, keeping track on here made me realize how little or how much I was drinking. I love the group challenges, beats trying to do it alone with out accountability.:blushing: :bigsmile:

    Keep those glasses full Gang:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • balancejenn
    balancejenn Posts: 234
    May I join?

    05.19
  • balancejenn
    balancejenn Posts: 234
    I'm aiming for 80 ozs.
  • chatter27
    chatter27 Posts: 121
    5/19: 4 glasses of water, trying for 8 today, no more slacking, no matter what!
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    May I join?

    05.19

    Jump right in - the waters fine:wink:
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    May 2 - 5 glasses
    5/3 - only 4 today
    5/4 - 4 glasses
    5/5 - Oh dear, only 3
    5/6 - 4
    5/7 - 6
    5/8 - 6 again
    5/9 - 5 not so good
    5/10 - 7 nearly there!
    5/11 - 6
    5/12 - 6
    5/13 - 6
    5/14 - 4 oops!
    5/15 - 5
    5/16 - 6 a little better, going in the right direction anyway!
    5/17 - 5
    5/18 - 6 not great but on average my water is definitely up, so logging on here is really helping
    5/19 - 5
    5/20 - 5
  • slporter38
    slporter38 Posts: 13
    Joining late for May but this might help me be more consistent. Some days I drink 10 glasses and some days 2! I'll start chug-a-lugging right now.
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    May 2 - 5 glasses
    5/3 - only 4 today
    5/4 - 4 glasses
    5/5 - Oh dear, only 3
    5/6 - 4
    5/7 - 6
    5/8 - 6 again
    5/9 - 5 not so good
    5/10 - 7 nearly there!
    5/11 - 6
    5/12 - 6
    5/13 - 6
    5/14 - 4 oops!
    5/15 - 5
    5/16 - 6 a little better, going in the right direction anyway!
    5/17 - 5
    5/18 - 6 not great but on average my water is definitely up, so logging on here is really helping
    5/19 - 5
    5/20 - 5

    5/21 - 5
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    :drinker: In again

    5/1- 10
    5/2- 10
    5/3- 10
    5/4- 10
    5/5- 10
    5/6- 11
    5/7- 10
    5/8 -12
    5/9 - 13 Ended up drinking more then I thought I would
    5/10 - 12 (drank what I had planned)
    5/11 - 8 (unexpected car trip, didn't want to have to keep stopping)
    5/12 - 7
    5/13 - 7
    5/14 - 8
    5/15 -9
    5/16 - 7
    5/17 -7
    5/18 - 7
    5/19 - 7
    5/20 - 8
    5/21 - 8
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal is 8

    5/1 - 5
    5/2 - 11
    5/3 - 7
    5/4 - 6
    5/5 - 7
    5/6 - 7
    5/7 - 9
    5/8 - 8
    5/9 - 9
    5/10 - 7
    5/11 - 8
    5/12 - 9
    5/13 - 5
    5/14 - 6
    5/15 - 12
    5/16 - 9
    5/17 - 13
    5/18 - 9
    5/19 - 12
    5/20 - 7
    5/21 - 9
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    May I join?

    05.19

    Yes you may! Welcome!
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    5/1 -- 4 glasses
    5/2 -- 4 glasses
    5/3 -- 10 glasses!!!
    5/4-5/6 -- forgot. Was so busy planning a bridal shower and now that it's done I can focus on my water again!
    5/7 -- 5 glasses (back at it)
    5/8 -- 5 glasses
    5/9 -- 7 glasses
    5/10 -- 6 glasses
    5/11 -- 4 glasses
    5/12 -- 2 glasses (out of town and not keeping very good track of water)
    5/13 -- didn't track today-- maybe 2 glasses? out of town -- back to it tomorrow!
    5/14 -- 10 glasses
    5/15 -- 7 glasses
    5/16 -- 5 glasses
    5/17 -- 7 glasses
    5/18 -- 11 glasses (the most this month so far -- warm weather helps)
    5/19 -- 9 glasses
    5/20 -- 2 glasses
    5/21 -- 5 glasses

    Sorry I was a little behind in my logging.
  • joann852
    joann852 Posts: 16 Member
    Can I join late? Does flavored seltzer count? It's so hard for me to drink that much water but I will try!!!
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    Can I join late? Does flavored seltzer count? It's so hard for me to drink that much water but I will try!!!

    Welcome! I would think seltzer water would be okay.
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    5/1 -- 4 glasses
    5/2 -- 4 glasses
    5/3 -- 10 glasses!!!
    5/4-5/6 -- forgot. Was so busy planning a bridal shower and now that it's done I can focus on my water again!
    5/7 -- 5 glasses (back at it)
    5/8 -- 5 glasses
    5/9 -- 7 glasses
    5/10 -- 6 glasses
    5/11 -- 4 glasses
    5/12 -- 2 glasses (out of town and not keeping very good track of water)
    5/13 -- didn't track today-- maybe 2 glasses? out of town -- back to it tomorrow!
    5/14 -- 10 glasses
    5/15 -- 7 glasses
    5/16 -- 5 glasses
    5/17 -- 7 glasses
    5/18 -- 11 glasses (the most this month so far -- warm weather helps)
    5/19 -- 9 glasses
    5/20 -- 2 glasses
    5/21 -- 5 glasses
    5/22 -- 4 glasses (not too good but better than nothing)
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal is 8

    5/1 - 5
    5/2 - 11
    5/3 - 7
    5/4 - 6
    5/5 - 7
    5/6 - 7
    5/7 - 9
    5/8 - 8
    5/9 - 9
    5/10 - 7
    5/11 - 8
    5/12 - 9
    5/13 - 5
    5/14 - 6
    5/15 - 12
    5/16 - 9
    5/17 - 13
    5/18 - 9
    5/19 - 12
    5/20 - 7
    5/21 - 9
    5/22 - 8

    Just made 8 very late.
  • chatter27
    chatter27 Posts: 121
    5/21: I did drink water, but forgot to keep track
    5/22: 31/2-4 glasses, unsure, but it was around there,
  • joann852
    joann852 Posts: 16 Member
    5/22- 5 glasses not quite there but better than before
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    May 2 - 5 glasses
    5/3 - only 4 today
    5/4 - 4 glasses
    5/5 - Oh dear, only 3
    5/6 - 4
    5/7 - 6
    5/8 - 6 again
    5/9 - 5 not so good
    5/10 - 7 nearly there!
    5/11 - 6
    5/12 - 6
    5/13 - 6
    5/14 - 4 oops!
    5/15 - 5
    5/16 - 6 a little better, going in the right direction anyway!
    5/17 - 5
    5/18 - 6 not great but on average my water is definitely up, so logging on here is really helping
    5/19 - 5
    5/20 - 5
    5/21 - 5
    5/22 - 7 that's more like it! :drinker:
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal is 8

    5/1 - 5
    5/2 - 11
    5/3 - 7
    5/4 - 6
    5/5 - 7
    5/6 - 7
    5/7 - 9
    5/8 - 8
    5/9 - 9
    5/10 - 7
    5/11 - 8
    5/12 - 9
    5/13 - 5
    5/14 - 6
    5/15 - 12
    5/16 - 9
    5/17 - 13
    5/18 - 9
    5/19 - 12
    5/20 - 7
    5/21 - 9
    5/22 - 8
    5/23 - 10

    So many trips to the bathroom....
  • chatter27
    chatter27 Posts: 121
    5/23: Long night and morning, lost count, but I know it was a little over 20 oz
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    May 2 - 5 glasses
    5/3 - only 4 today
    5/4 - 4 glasses
    5/5 - Oh dear, only 3
    5/6 - 4
    5/7 - 6
    5/8 - 6 again
    5/9 - 5 not so good
    5/10 - 7 nearly there!
    5/11 - 6
    5/12 - 6
    5/13 - 6
    5/14 - 4 oops!
    5/15 - 5
    5/16 - 6 a little better, going in the right direction anyway!
    5/17 - 5
    5/18 - 6 not great but on average my water is definitely up, so logging on here is really helping
    5/19 - 5
    5/20 - 5
    5/21 - 5
    5/22 - 7
    5/23 - 6
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    Everyone's doing great...keep it up! :drinker:
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    5/1 -- 4 glasses
    5/2 -- 4 glasses
    5/3 -- 10 glasses!!!
    5/4-5/6 -- forgot. Was so busy planning a bridal shower and now that it's done I can focus on my water again!
    5/7 -- 5 glasses (back at it)
    5/8 -- 5 glasses
    5/9 -- 7 glasses
    5/10 -- 6 glasses
    5/11 -- 4 glasses
    5/12 -- 2 glasses (out of town and not keeping very good track of water)
    5/13 -- didn't track today-- maybe 2 glasses? out of town -- back to it tomorrow!
    5/14 -- 10 glasses
    5/15 -- 7 glasses
    5/16 -- 5 glasses
    5/17 -- 7 glasses
    5/18 -- 11 glasses (the most this month so far -- warm weather helps)
    5/19 -- 9 glasses
    5/20 -- 2 glasses
    5/21 -- 5 glasses
    5/22 -- 4 glasses (not too good but better than nothing)
    5/23 -- 2 glasses?
    5/24 -- 9 glasses (hot day and got some long-distance biking in)
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal is 8

    5/1 - 5
    5/2 - 11
    5/3 - 7
    5/4 - 6
    5/5 - 7
    5/6 - 7
    5/7 - 9
    5/8 - 8
    5/9 - 9
    5/10 - 7
    5/11 - 8
    5/12 - 9
    5/13 - 5
    5/14 - 6
    5/15 - 12
    5/16 - 9
    5/17 - 13
    5/18 - 9
    5/19 - 12
    5/20 - 7
    5/21 - 9
    5/22 - 8
    5/23 - 10
    5/24 - 12

    I am suprised how much water I am drinking!
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    May 2 - 5 glasses
    5/3 - only 4 today
    5/4 - 4 glasses
    5/5 - Oh dear, only 3
    5/6 - 4
    5/7 - 6
    5/8 - 6 again
    5/9 - 5 not so good
    5/10 - 7 nearly there!
    5/11 - 6
    5/12 - 6
    5/13 - 6
    5/14 - 4 oops!
    5/15 - 5
    5/16 - 6 a little better, going in the right direction anyway!
    5/17 - 5
    5/18 - 6 not great but on average my water is definitely up, so logging on here is really helping
    5/19 - 5
    5/20 - 5
    5/21 - 5
    5/22 - 7
    5/23 - 6

    5/24 - 5 Ooops, slipping back the wrong way :ohwell: