Anyone else have an aversion to drinking water?
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Have NEVER been a water drinker...all my life. Can't bring myself to drink water unless I am really hot or overheated after mowing the lawn or such. Even then I don't enjoy it. The only way I can drink water is with a significant amount of lemon/lime juice in it or with a few squirts of MiO so it tastes more like KoolAid. Anyone have any tips/tricks so that I can increase my water consumption but not alter its effect? BTW, I have managed to lose over 25 lbs without consuming much water at all.
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Honestly I just had to make myself do it. I used to hate drinking water, would gag if I tried. I made myself drink it for two weeks and now I really notice if I haven't had it, I crave it.0
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Non-caffeinated liquids. Period. Seriously, water doesn't lose its power to hydrate when you put a little Mio in it.
I'd rather decrease my intake of artificial sweetners but I'm in the same boat as you. If there's a little flavoring in it, I'll drink buckets with no problem. If not, I'll lose interest and struggle to get in my minimum.
Just stay well hydrated.0 -
Me! I have such a hard time drinking water. I get so mad at myself because it's such an easy thing to do, and has such health benefits. I force myself to drink 12 ounces at a time. I don't sip it. I don't keep one bottle with me. I down a whole 12 oz bottle at one time. That's the only way I'll get it done.0
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I squeeze lemon juice in mine... it's the only way I will drink it since I gave up fake sugars (and try to keep my total sugar intake to 5 grams per meal).
I had a really hard time for the first week, but now it's all I want to drink. It's an odd sensation to actually LIKE water! But, I only really like it with the lemon juice. The lemon has the added benefit of helping to cleanse your organs too :-)0 -
Thanks macpatti...I'll def give that a try...0
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I have a 20 oz bottle I try to keep filled - I end up downing a lot of it at once, though, too! Since I've cut out the majority of Diet Coke in my life it's easier as a replacement since I'm not drinking much of anything else..0
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I don't have an aversion to water, but I also don't drink much plain water because I like unsweetened tea better. Any liquid will hydrate you. If you like to mix in juice or flavorings then mix them in!0
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Thanks kajpen...I can tolerate it with lemon or lime juice as well...so I guess that's my solution if I don't want the artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium in MiO.0
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I feel the same way, I have noticed I like it better chilled, w a splash of lemon. I think like food it just needs time to get over the mental block.0
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Lots of ice and with a straw. I drink more when I use a straw. I'm guilty of Mio too. I should try switching to fresh fruit as flavoring. Diet Coke is my last aversion to give up. I gave up everything else! I need something bad in my life! LOL.0
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I can only drink water when it's cold. Refrigerator cold - not tap water "cool". And, I've read in a few places that adding some fruit (or vegetable - cucumber slices in water is incredibly refreshing) doesn't diminish its benefits, so I load it up!
I've added cubes of frozen watermelon, slices of lime, lemon, orange, cucumber... I recommend them all as great ways to make water more interesting.
And, if all else fails - I like the other poster's suggestion - just chug it! :drinker:0 -
I don't like the taste of the water at work so all day I make and drink iced tea (decaffeinated) peach tea! It ad's flavor and I don't think it takes away anything since it decaffeinated but I could be wrong. At home I make sure to drink one glass of water when I get up in the morning, and a very large glass after working out.0
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Where I come from this time of year you can really taste the chlorine in the water, hot, cold, doesn't matter unless there's something in the water to mask the taste. When I'm not having coffee or tea, I squirt some Mio into mine. I use Crystal Light when I have that around too and no Mio. They do the trick for me. So my answer for you is to do what you feel is best for you. If that doesn't float your boat, then don't. But if it sounds like a good answer to you, go for it!!! Can't hurt!!!0
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I used to hate it too. But I got one of the Brita pitchers and keep it in the fridge. As long as it's filtered and cold I'll drink it all day long.0
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Add a tablespoon or so of lemon juice to it. Sounds gross, but it works wonders. It debloats you, aids with your bodys natural detox, and soo much more0
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I can only drink water when it's cold. Refrigerator cold - not tap water "cool". And, I've read in a few places that adding some fruit (or vegetable - cucumber slices in water is incredibly refreshing) doesn't diminish its benefits, so I load it up!
I've added cubes of frozen watermelon, slices of lime, lemon, orange, cucumber... I recommend them all as great ways to make water more interesting.
And, if all else fails - I like the other poster's suggestion - just chug it! :drinker:
^^ This
..and...I use lemon religiously with my water. I was never an anything drinker. I couldn't get eight servings of anything. Not a problem anymore. All I drink is water. Its been three weeks since I had a latte (may have to hide a body soon) and I don't know the last time I had juice, sweetened tea, or soda.0 -
Have NEVER been a water drinker...all my life. Can't bring myself to drink water unless I am really hot or overheated after mowing the lawn or such. Even then I don't enjoy it. The only way I can drink water is with a significant amount of lemon/lime juice in it or with a few squirts of MiO so it tastes more like KoolAid. Anyone have any tips/tricks so that I can increase my water consumption but not alter its effect? BTW, I have managed to lose over 25 lbs without consuming much water at all.
I take a gallon of water, add 1 cup of lemon juice, 5 tablespoons of Stevia, and it's 0 calorie lemonade. I gulp it down like a kid with Kool-Aid.0 -
Well I drink green tea 3 times a day because of the boost it gives me. So if you mentally picture yourself drinking it with a big *kitten* smile on your face knowing your day is gonna be stress free and smooth because of drinking it you will encourage yourself to drink even more.0
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I use mio!!!! like you i am terrible at getting the water in daily, mio has helped and for now thats what i am sticking too.0
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I have to have the water super cold to be able to drink it and I hadn't thought about the cleansing power of lemon so i will have to start doing that! thank you!0
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