Question about water?

I carry a 32 oz Nalgene bottle and try to drink 3 per day plus whatever I drink at meals.

I don't like cold water at work (usually freezing anyway), but an insulated bottle would work if you like your water chilled.

I put lemon and basil in my water to make it more interesting and because the water at work tastes pretty crummy.

It sounds funny, but I try to make myself drink 8 oz BEFORE I go to the bathroom. I'm on my way and already thinking about it. I used to try to do it right after, but somehow I'd always forget. This way it's first and foremost on my mind ;-)

I'm also a big snacker at work, so I'll make myself drink the full 32 oz bottle before I can have a snack. Sometimes it keeps me from being hungry for the snack by the time I'm done.

I also drink a glass or two of herbal tea during my day (did I mention I get cold at work). I usually do a fruit tea + a green tea bag. As long as it's decaf, I count it toward my water intake.

Hope that helps!
Good luck to you :-)
Jen

Ok thanks for the great advices...Ill try the straw trick and the lemon to change it up a little.

But is drinking a glass of unsweet tea the same as drinking a glass of water? Can that be one of my change ups also?

Yes. Water is water, and your body knows it, regardless of whether there's stuff mixed in with it. Your body actually gets a good amount of water even from foods that you eat.

I drink my water faster with a straw! I have a 24 ounce cup that I fill up and add some lemon juice to and it makes it easier to drink that way! Good luck!

I usually drink 16 ounces when I get up in the morning. When I do this, I end up drinking my daily allotment of pure water daily. When I don't do this, I usually don't drink my full allotment of water. But, I'm kind of a nazi: I only count pure water for my water consumption. Also, it helps me to drink more water because I really like drinking coffee (and coffee's a diuretic- as are teas). The more pure water the better.

blessings,
sam

I force it down my throat as I hate to drink water and look at it as a medication my body needs instead of something I like or want. I play a psych game with myself and don't allow myself to have any other drink for a meal or after exercise until I drink my one bottle of water. That totals 5 bottles of the vile stuff a day!

Some may disagree (big shocker!!) but I drink my water room temperature. It is more palatable that way for me. Don't know why, it just tastes better to me that way, plus it is easier to drink! If I try to drink it ice cold, I don't drink as much....

I have a 100 ounce container I fill up and put on my desk every morning...I am usually done with it by 2or 3. Anything after that is extra

I have a 16 oz bottle that I purchased from Target, I drink three of them before 11. That usually ensures i"m getting in at least 10-12 a day.
I start as soon as I wake up. So 6 am I start drinking. It keeps me full so I'm not as hungry and my skin looks amazing.

I live in the South, so it's almost always warm/HOT. Having lots of ice cold water satisfies my thirst and really helps me feel better from inside out. I don't really have to think about it. I just fill up my mega mug and load it with ice and water, before I know it - it's gone.

If plain cold water isn't your thing, experiment and add different flavors (singles packets are easy). If cold isn't your way to go, then try warm drinks like hot tea or decaf coffee.

Best thing is, keep it with you. Instead of coffee or tea or anything else, just drink water. You get used to it. Also, don't always drink it ice cold, avoid bottled water. They tend to take on a flavour after awhile. If the water in the office is not great, bring a small filtering jug with you.

It is a life style choice really. I go to the bathroom more, but I do feel better for it.

SP