I HATE water

I for the most part only drank water for several years and now I have to put flavoring in it. I got bored with just water.

not really that hard. just drink water instead of soda. period.

Not a great fan of water either so i use MIwadi ... great and very low cals . http://www.miwadi.ie/

I feel the same. I add watermelon juice to the water for flavor and it helps. It's definitely better than the fake flavored water. I've been at it for a few months now and I still have to have my pepsi once in a while. I see no harm as long as I stay in my calorie range.

My friend was obsessed with Diet Coke and she used Crystal Light to wean off it and get used to drinking water. You can try lemon water, tea, flavored mineral and seltzer water. Also, you don't have to just chug water, you can get a decent amount of water intake from fruits and vegetables!

Here is a list of some of the fruit high in water content.

Apples.... It weights in at about 138g, and is 84% water.

Banana's..... Nearly every kid's favorite addition for cereal, weights about 114g, and is one of the lowest in water content, at 74%.

Blueberries come in at about 145g, and are 84% water.

Cantaloupe, one of the more popular summertime fruits weights in at 160g, and is 90% water.

Grapefruit is a popular breakfast food, but it weights in at 123g, and is high in water, at 91%

Strawberries, everybody favorite for pie's, topping on ice cream. The fruit weights in at 149g and is one of the highest in water content at a whopping 92%.

Watermelon weights as much as the cantaloupe at 160g but is higher in water at 92%.

Some Veggies high in Water.

There's no doubt there are more fruit eaters than there are veggies eaters. However, did you know....

Lettuce is the highest of the veggies in water. Weighting in at only 20g, it has a water content of 96%.

Those little green pea's ....they weight about at 72g and are only 76% water.

Carrots are good for the eyes, but they weight about 72g and are 84% water.

Potato's, the main staple in most meals weight in at about 112g and is only 79% in water.

Popeye's favorite veggie, spinach comes in at 28g and is 92% water.

Zucchini only weights 65g, but is 95% water.

Edit: here is the link: http://voices.yahoo.com/water-content-fruits-veggies-1757551.html?cat=51

If is the bubbles you'll miss (and as a reformed Diet Coke addict I know that was a big part of my problem), get thee a Soda Stream - it carbonates plain old tap water. I add a splash of fruit juice to mine when I want a bit of flavor.

Same here, allergic to water :} Before starting MFP (about 2 months) I couldn't remember the last glass of water I had. I started with with a goal of 4 cups the first week and have progressed to 8 cups now. I takes all day to get the 8 cups down, so I don't have the time (or thirst for that matter) for anything else. I've tricked myself into thinking it's some magic weight lost elixer, and it appears to be working.

I really hate to drink water. I am so addicted to Pepsi, altough I have cut down to 1 or 2 cans a day. How do I get to where I can drink more water?

I hate(d) water too. Some days its still an arm wrestle to drink it. But once I cut the sode COMPLETELY (which was hard) except for diet soda, it made it alot easier, and now once I get a glass started its much better. Also, after working out it taste the best! I crave it then! But no matter what, I have to drink it with ice or it us a no go! But I was a water-hater for many years. Try the crystal light cherry mix if you like kool-aid. It is sugar free (but doesnt taste like it) and only has about 5 calories. Also, hawaiian punch brand makes a mean grape mix in the single serve packets that is sugar free, zero calories. (we get ours from dollar general)

I feel your pain hon, i used to HATE water, just like you!!!

Then I forced myself to drink a 20 0z, just one a day, then increased it every few days and lowered my sodas. Eventually, the water is what I craved, and soda just makes me feel...dried out. It doesn't quench your thirst at all, and just makes you bloated!! Good luck!!

I went years drinking nothing but Diet Coke. I'd go weeks between glasses of actual water. What helped me was getting a filter for the faucet. Then we bought a new fridge with an ice maker and water dispenser and I now drink water almost exclusively when at home. I bring a 12 ounce can of Diet Coke with me to work in the morning since I don't drink coffee. After that is gone I drink ice water for the rest of the day. I'll occasionally add some Mio to it if I feel like I need some flavor and am trying to resist the candy machine. :laugh: If I'm out and about I have a Bobble that has a filter built into the mouth piece. That allows me to drink from drinking fountains and faucets without having to taste the water.

I love that Snopes article! There is no reason to drink 8 - 10 glasses of water every day but there is a big reason to cut out the Pepsi. Even two cans per day is an additional 300 calories you are needlessly adding to your diet. Sparkling waters are a great substitution. At 2 cans per day you shouldn't have much of an issue with caffeine withdrawal so there's no reason to buy another 12 pack.

I was addicted to Dr Pepper. I quit cold turkey. At first I used Mio in every bottle of water but now I drink water on its own just fine. It just takes time. The first week you quit you might get horrible migranes as your body lets go of the caffeine and the chemicals but it's totally worth it. My hair and skin looks SO much better, plus I've lost 19 lbs in just two months. Now granted, I work out every day and cut down my calories but I have more energy now that I've cut out sodas. You just have to decide to DO IT and not do it part way. Either cut out the sodas or don't, but you'll feel so much better if you do.

Flavored seltzer or crystal light can help you get off soda. Then you can cut downturn crystal light. I love lovelove seltzer.

I haven't had a soda in over 15 years. I can't imagine NOT drinking water. Most days, I don't drink anything else. As for learning to like it, sometimes you've just got to do it. If you want this bad enough.

the best advice i can give is to drink ur water in a cup with a lid and thru a straw. that is how i can get it down. unless im roasting, then i can pound down a water bottle. i am not really a water fan myself. try adding half a pkg of crystal light or lemon just so you have some flavor. eventually, you will crave water.

I drink a glass when i first wake up. If i start by day out with water i tend to drink it all day long. I am a coffee drinker and didn't like water either, but this small change has helped me a lot!