Teach me to drink more water

[dojo]

My new goal at ww is to make drinking water a routine in my daily life. I like water, so I don't need any flavour incentives, I'm just a camel who doesn't get that thirsty so I have trouble remembering to drink enough.

What tricks do you use to help yourself drink enough? I want to build this into a routine so I don't have to think about it.

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Always have a glass readily available. Chug a lot when you remember.

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[Dorothy Zbornak]

Allow yourself PB time only when you're peeing. ;D

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[dojo]

Good idea, I'll go fill up now.

[dojo]

Jan 6, 2013 7:04:12 GMT -5 Dorothy Zbornak said:

Allow yourself PB time only when you're peeing. ;D

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Lol I will be literally on the can trying to squeeze out one little drop so I can hang with you ladies!

[mscatra]

DH is trying to get into the water habit and having a dedicated water bottle with him all the time helps him. He has a work bottle and a home bottle like this:

www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-Intak-Hydration-Bottle/dp/B001EGGQB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357475736&sr=8-1&keywords=intak

I have one and got him one (and eventually two, lol) to encourage him, and it has totally helped.

[The Foozzler]

I put time markings on my water bottle. I fill my 32 oz bottle and I have times written on it for what I should be drinking. Like at 16oz it says 11am. I try to make sure I don't fall behind. I try to drink 2x 32 oz while at work.

[dojo]

Jan 6, 2013 7:48:56 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

I put time markings on my water bottle. I fill my 32 oz bottle and I have times written on it for what I should be drinking. Like at 16oz it says 11am. I try to make sure I don't fall behind. I try to drink 2x 32 oz while at work.

That's a cool idea!

[browneyedhunni85]

If I have a huge cute water bottle handy at all times it really encourages me to drink. I like my water very cold so in the morning I fill it with ice and when I get to work I put water in it. The water stays cold all day.

[wildcatprincess]

I find I drink the most while watching TV or on the computer because I'm not really thinking about it. As long as the bottle is next to me I keep reaching for it. I also find drinking from a sport bottle or straw makes it go down faster.

[Beener]

Pick up a camelback water bottle. It has a straw so you don't have to tilt the bottle back to drink. I just got one for Christmas and I swear my water intake has quadrupled because it is so easy to drink from and water is always with me now.

[EnchantedSoul]

I hate water. I bought a 32Oz water bottle and keep it on my desk at work. I finish it in no time. I'm a big juice drinker at home, so now I'm only allowing myself one cup of juice AFTER I've had the other 32 Oz. So in short, a water bottle handy at all times should get you there.

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[AndyCohen]

I had this same problem when I did WW years ago. I would set time goals for refilling the bottle like 11:00, 2:00, and 5:00. If I hadn't finished by that time, I would chug to finish it then fill it. You could have the times be around certain points in Hanks schedule so it becomes a habit, or set a timer on your phone for the times.

It helped so much too!

[christidee]

I keep several filled nalgene water bottles in the refrigerator so that there is always cold, filtered water readily available. I also carry the bottles with me to many places.

[The Foozzler]

There are also a lot of great apps that track your water intake and will set off reminders throughout the day to remind you to drink water. I used them when I was pregnant because I got BH contractions when I didn't drink enough and they worked out well.

[thedahliharpa]

I'm a camel too. Before I started drinking protein shakes for breakfast I could eat a Cliff Bar and still not really mind not having anything to drink. We have a Britta and that helps. I'm just not a thirsty person.

[mumegs]

Definitely helps me to use a bottle with a straw, makes you drink more faster.

[jaime183]

I bought some new pretty bottles with a straw and try to at least take them with me when I leave. I am not as good at drinking water at home.
When I had a desk job, I had my outlook set off reminders that said "water check" you could do that with your phone.

I might do that too. Or you can text me to remind me and I can text you back!
I just had my first Weigh In at WW so that's one of my goals for the week. Water and more veggies. They are free- I need to take advantage of them.

[vthokie]

I use the camelbak at work too. Our work water is GROSS, so I also fill a gallon jug with filtered water from home and keep it in my fridge at work. I try to fill the jug every other day, so I aim for drinking my 36oz Camelbak PLUS 1/2 of the gallon jug every day. I have to drink a lot early though, because I don't get a pee break between 12:30 and 4....that can be painful.

[gmoneymommy]

Ditto the camelback water bottle! I drink so much more from that. I also like a nalgene with one of those little splash guards.

[katie]

I also use camel back bottles and love them and Lillian likes them too ... I kind of do something similar to Foozle with times. I drink a certain amount on the way to work, then by lunch time, then by the time I left, etc.

[hass2001]

I bring a bottle of water with me everywhere. Each room in the house, when I leave the house, shopping, etc. I get super anxious when I don't have a bottle of water with me!!

[Deleted]

I also make myself drink a full glass of water as one of the 1st things I do in the am. Now when I don't have it, I really miss it.

[dixeedeluxe]

I have 2 32oz Nalgene bottles (skinny neck) that I fill and drink everyday BEFORE I leave work. Having a time limit helps me. I'll chug if I have to.

I wouldn't mess with any container smaller than 32oz.