I've NEVER been a huge fan of drinking water. I do like sparkling water but felt better about drinking filtered still water (like Angela/Skamito said, "the idea of adding carbon to water....."). I have these 16 oz. glasses (so I only need to drink four of them). Everyday now, after I drink down a glass, I treat myself to two macadamia nuts. That way, I get my water and I also get a "snack". So usually, before dinner, I've at least had my minimum daily requirement of water and anymore afterwards is "gravy" (so to speak)!

Good for you! The way I get all my water in is at work. I have a 24oz bottle that stays on my desk I try to drink 5 of those a day to do that on my desk calendar I write 5 sticks (ex. IIIII) and cross out each one when I drink a bottle thats 24oz. So I get all my water in at work, its easier. I don't drink that much water at home only when I go work out. Good Luck!

-K

That so cute,you post made me smile!! I like the fact you give yourself a treat, very motivating!!! I am one of those unlucky ppl who have to stay away from diet sodaand crystal light So I have to drink only water all day and since Im naturally a thirsty person I get it done. I use to hate water but now I enjoy it.Good Luck to everyone!

Great tip Paradise!

I will have to try this.




Suzie

Gunna have to get me one of those big glasses...I just realized that I have not been drinking enough water... I guess I have been so busy trying to get everything else in order...

good tips in this thread!

Same here!

I have erratic water consumption days. Some days more than enough, some days way under and some in between.

I've got to work harder at stabilizing my levels so that I consume at least 72 ounces.

I have a 1 litre water bottle at work and I put 3 elastic bands around the bottle. Every time I empty the bottle I remove a band. Once I take the last band off, I'm done for the day. That's my trick for work. At home, I fill a 1 gallon pitcher with water and keep it in the fridge, and when I'm down to under 1/4 of the jug left, I've had my quota for the day. Works for me....

N.

Water hater here... this is my biggest hurdle... will try some of your ideas!

try FRUIT 2O it is really good. has a good flavor but not real strong and it still feels like you are driking water.

I have a 1.5 liter water bottle (had Dasani water in it at one time) I have a RO water system at home because our local tap water is so bad. I fill up my water bottle before work and take it with me everywhere. I have found that carting it around with you makes you drink it without even thinking. When I get home form work it is empty and I fill it up again and have to drink it before I go to bed. That is 100 ozs!

On a funny note though, I had to sit through a three hour meeting at work yesterday and I was so bored I ended up drinking the whole bottle, I had to pee so bad by the time the meeting was over! We were in a small room and I would have had to make a bunch of people get up if I were to leave to go to the bathroom, so I waited it out.

Why not go out and buy one of those red construction worker helmets with the built in six pack holder and straw? Just attach 6 water bottles instead and your all set.

Of course clear away any obstructing furniture that may lead and impede to the bathroom.



TomC

I drink 5 24 oz bottle of plland spring sport bottle / day at work..

I have a water cooler right next to my desk.. so its a easy refill..
my associates thought i had a badder problem until they realized i am on the atkins diet.

I average about 170 oz's of water /day during the week.. weekends i have less....

I enjoy the Fruit 2o also.. but i dont consider that part of my water intake b/c of the stuff thats in it.. spleda and other chemicals ... its like drinking diet soda and shouldnt be considered water.. but i may be wrong