I’m the worst at drinking water. The worst. I could go an entire day without a glass and never notice. So you can imagine how top notch I feel nursing all day, working out at the gym, and not drinking h2o. I feel great. And by great I mean dizzy and shriveled.
So, maybe some of you crave water. Maybe some of you keep a bottle near you all day and constantly sip. But, that doesn’t work for this prune.
Here is what I *try* to do:
Fruit Water: Mix half a bag of frozen fruit + a small thinly sliced lemon in a water pitcher. Fill with…water. Keep in fridge. My wonderful SIL taught me this one, and the kids gulp it too.
Lemonade Spritzer: I think I’ve mentioned before that I am obsessed with lemonade. If water was lemonade, I would have no problems in this arena. But, since I’m parched, I like to pour a 1/4 glass lemonade and mix it with sparkling water.
La Croix: Glorified sparkling water. But, I can take it on the go, and that way I get my hydrogen hydrogen oxygen while I’m hitting the pavement too.
Chug-a-Lug: Mike taught me this one. He likes to fill a glass of cold-ish (not ice cold) water and just chug it straight down until it is gone. He does it whenever he goes in the kitchen. I know it’s better to sip water throughout the day than drink it all in one sitting, but when you’re a walking Sahara, this is better than nothing.
Use a Straw: I always drink water more readily with a straw. Something about not having to strain my poor arms to reach for my beverage. It’s appealing, right?
Download Waterlogged: I did this for a while, and it actually worked for me. You can set reminders to drink water throughout the day and keep track of how much you drink. Maybe I need to do it again…
Use a Graduated Bottle: You know, one of the ones with the ounces written on the outside? I have a 30oz bottle, so I know I just need to drink two a day to be done.
And, now from our audience? A tip to help me sip?
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oh my gosh, I’m the worst at drinking water….my family has to practically force me. I decided I’m going to invest in a super cute water bottle to help me out!
No help from me either I’m a crisp! I love your idea of the fruit water and must try this. When I am in the office, at home or anywhere I am going to be sitting I set up a coffee, water and cherry pepsimax at hand and the lazy proximity seems to help. I also use very large cups and tumblers 600ml size and treat myself to really pretty bone china or tall acrylic to stop it feeling like weightlifting!
Wish I could help more. I’m pregnant and nursing and I was getting horrible headaches every single day. Turns out I was only drinking 2-3 quarts of water and I need 4 quarts a day. It’s really hard to get that much water in every day, but the headaches were enough to make me try. I got a 750ml bottle and just keep it full throughout the day. I bring it with me everywhere. That seems to be helping me. Because the whole drinking one glass at a time wasn’t working for me lol I would loose track and finish a cup and then go another few hours without drinking anything. By the end of the day…I’d have consumed like 4-5 8oz glasses which is so not enough.
I’m terrible at it as well. My husband drinks water like a fish but I just don’t think about it.
My best tip is to take a glass of water to every meeting at work. I usually have a few a day, and the rule is I have to fill up a whole new glass before each new meeting. If they’re back to back and I didn’t finish, time to chug! I don’t think I’ve ever had 8 in one day, but it’s a start!
I SWEAR by this water bottle: http://www.target.com/p/plastic-freezer-bottle-56-oz/-/A-13788728
I have two of them. I keep one at my desk at work and one by my nightstand. It keeps my water cold with the freezer insert (although sometimes I take it out), it has a straw, which makes it easy to sip, and a handle, so it is easy to reach for and hold. It is sturdy, too. I wasn’t a huge water drinker either but this thing makes it too easy!
A really simple, delicious waterish concoction is lemon ice water. ;) Just ad ice to water, and squeeze a lemon into that. SOOO good. And refreshing. Happy Memorial Day.
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This is really timely for me because I’ve been wanting to drink 8 glasses of water a day and yesterday I finally got close – 7 glasses. And then I woke up twice last night to use the bathroom. I can’t decide if I prefer to be well hydrated or to get a good night’s sleep!
I’m on a one for one plan. If I drink one cup of coffee, I rise it, fill with water and drink.
I’m terrible! I only really *like* water if I’m really thirsty. I love your infused water ideas. My dehydrated girl recommendations are: glass first thing in the morning and glass right before bed. I know that’s not “enough” but at least if you get those, all is not lost.
I totally have this problem too! I bought a Cosco plastic cup (I think 28 oz? It’s large) when I was breastfeeding during the summer. Having the straw, the large volume that took awhile to run out, and a top so the kids couldn’t spill it and the cat couldn’t drink it… all these things made me drink a lot more water. Whatever works, right?!
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When I got pregnant my doctor said I wasn’t drinking enough of the H20 either, so my husband got me one of those bite-to-drink Camelbak water bottles – and the amusement of biting to get the water out was enough to almost triple my water intake every day. I really like my double layered one (they sell ’em at Target) because it keeps the water nice and cool!
I used to have this problem but once I started trying to work out and lose weight more consistently (a year or two ago) and just forced myself. I didn’t like to drink water because it didn’t have a flavor, but once I got used to it, I actually crave water. So refreshing! Also, cheap!
But, I do drink more at work and I think because it is easier because I have a 16oz cup with a straw. I will easily get in 80+ oz just in a work day, plus a cup or two of coffee. But, on the weekends, I do not get enough. And the headache abound.
I’m glad I’m not alone! I’m just a bad drinker…whether it’s water, soda, or juice! One of the reasons why I don’t drink alcohol is because I just don’t really drink…after 2 sips I’m done! LOL and sometimes I get headaches bc I think I’m dehydrated…fail…..I recently had the fruit juice and it was good!
I’m also on Team Straw. I just find that I can get the water down so much faster if I don’t have to bother with lifting the glass.
This is hilarious, and the part about straws is so true. “Walking Sahara” totally describes me!
Great content. I have been trying to find a way to retain water for exercising, without retaining too much water weight at the same time. I was searching for alternatives to coconut water that doesn’t have too much extra sugar. Your blog gave me an idea to try chia seeds and green tea, I think that might work! Thanks for writing!