I am sitting here trying to finish up a 2-liter, because in 15 minutes I am going back to water !!!
I HATE water....wish me luck
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2|2|I hate drinking just plain water also yuck!. I usually drink the carbonated flavored water or crystal light mixed with water|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|23:58:56|12/31/2008|
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3|2|that is the ONLY way I can do it...|ptmama525|ptmama525@aol.com|23:59:29|12/31/2008|
I lasted 4 months last year.... 4|3|My fridge made all the difference for me... the chopped ice dispenser & water with a filter... or I'd go nuts|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|00:22:28|01/01/2009|
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 5|4|Lucky U Kristy! I can only "Wish" I could use my|Skaytes|skaytez@gmail.com|07:27:05|01/01/2009|
ice cube maker. We have a old farmhouse..no way to run the water lines to the fridge at all..no crawl space etc. Soo..have a fridge with ice maker I can't use. I just LOVE ice cubes from the ice maker..always have..so it reeaally likes to aggrevate me..the fridge that is. I swear it taunts me "na-na-na-na-na-na!" and would stick out it's tongue at me if it could!! LOL!!
I buy the bagged ice but sadly, it's just not the same :( Water..we have soft water so we buy the huge jugs and have a water cooler so cold right out of that though. Still thinking about the ice cubes though... lol!
6|1|the 1st few days is the worse..(M)|kthy26|kthy26@yahoo.com|08:04:44|01/01/2009|
I bought a water bottle from the gym I go to that holds 64oz of water and I drink all of that before I allow myself anything else and when I do allow myself something else its usually unsweet tea
Its hard at first but now i'm use to it and sometimes I'll have a soda and I hate diet soda so when I have soda its the real thing. 7|2|I have the same problem--hate reg water...try a little lemon juice--thats what I have to do|carmenanderson|cloudcars@verizon.net|09:12:18|01/01/2009|
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8|1|the way i did it (went to drinking plain water) ............|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|09:20:22|01/01/2009|
as we all know, adding flavors and stuff to your water is NOT good for you. it's not the same as drinking plain water. also, people "think" 8oz is a big ole glass of water when in fact it's usually about 1/2 of that gals! so, what i did years ago (and i still do it now) is i bought a plastic cup that i REALLY liked, (yes, it was expensive) and i measured how many 8oz cups of water fit into the cup. the total was 3, SO............ everyday i drink 3 of my favorite cups filled with water. i don't "make" myself have to have water at any given time, i simply go get the cup when i'm ready to drink it and fill it up.
if you don't "like" water i would also suggest trying a bunch of different types of water to find out which one(s) you prefer. for instance, try an 8oz cup of tap water vs an 8oz cup of aquafina spring water and choose the one you prefer. then try an 8oz cup of your prefered and an 8oz cup of dasani, then choose the one you prefer, and so on. eventually you'll find one you'd rather have than not and before you know it, your body will "crave" the water as opposed to other beverages.
also remember, ICE can dramatically change the taste of water so take that into consideration when drinking ice water.
hths and good luck!
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9|2|I have to disagree with you a bit here...hydration is hydration.....water is recommended because there are no added components such as caffeine, sugars, etc....but it's better to add a sugar-free, caffeine-free flavoring than to not drink the water at all, or to drink diet soda or other fluids that have caffeine, sodium, or sugars in them. :) Drinking the fluids for weight loss has two major benefits: First the fluids help flush the body and keep it hydrated for overall good health. Second, it helps 'fill you up' so hunger is not such an issue. So, if drinking Crystal Light is the only way someone can tolerate drinking that much water every day, it's serving it's purpose :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|09:41:43|01/01/2009|
Posted on Jan-01-09 at 09:41 AM (Eastern) by 98.213.161.195
BUT, I do agree that not all water is created equal,lol...I dont like our tap water here, but I can guzzle filtered or bottled water like a fish because I find it actually does taste good :) I love the Nestle Life water, and Dasani...also DejuBlue is another favorite.
Joy :)
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 10|3|J ? for ya if you are trying to avoid the extra sugar and nutra sweet stuff then adding crystal light or|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|09:57:06|01/01/2009|
another mix would defeat the purpose wouldn't it? Gary hates when I consume anything with nutra sweet but for me life would be really blah if I gave all that up as well 11|4|T, what I'm saying is this...each person has to decide what they find acceptable...I dont have a problem with nutrasweet or other artificial sweeteners on a whole...but moderation is the key for anything, I still think it'd be better to use a crystal light bottle mix-in twice a day than to not drink those additional 2 bottles of water (with the add-in) at all. :) |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|10:11:34|01/01/2009|
Posted on Jan-01-09 at 10:11 AM (Eastern) by 98.213.161.195
ETA: The key is getting the fluids....there are alot of options besides drinking plain water all the time....green tea (hot or iced) is great--no caffeine, and antioxident properties as well. Add a twist of fresh lemon or orange for a little flavor boost with no added calories or other 'toxins' like sugar, sodium, caffeine. :) Also, use flavored ice cubes...fill a tray with water and add a small slice of citrus fruit or fresh sliced berries to the water, freeze,then use in your plain water.
Just a couple examples on how to make water less boring :)
J
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 12|5|Oh I understand what you were saying I still drink the nutra sweet as what are my options if I want a|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|10:16:03|01/01/2009|
lil taste in my drink I was doing real good with the water but for some reason since the transfusions and my iron levels going up ( even for the short time ) a glass of ice water isn't the same before I would sometimes just have a glass of ice 13|6|Craving ice is a classic sign of anemia, that's why you'd rather have the ice only sometimes :) |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|10:18:03|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 14|7|Yup but what I don't understand is it went up and my cravings went down now my levels are down again but still no cravings? weird|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|10:26:05|01/01/2009|
>Posted on Jan-01-09 at 10:18 AM (Eastern)
>by 98.213.161.195 "Middle age is when
>you choose your cereal for the
>fiber, not the toy."
16|3|but joy, how is adding coloring to water and sugars (as in crystal lt) supposed to help?|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|11:06:41|01/01/2009|
food colorings are one of the WORST things we can add to our bodies, we all know this. and chrystal light is not calorie free nor preservative free either. there is all kinds of JUNK in chrystal light. now i know that aquafina offers calorie free flavored bottled water. what's in them exactly i don't know. but i do know that they taste great and are CLEAR, no food colorings at all. cleansing the body does not entail adding food colorings or suagars or preservatives of any sort. plain water is always best. but teas (naatural ones) are great too for cleansing and hydrating as well.
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21|4|Jackie, quite simply...each person must choose and decide what they are comfortable with.....but would it be better for Deedra and others like her who hate water to fail at their attempts for better health by eliminating soda or other high calorie, high sodium, HIGH sugar, and other toxins for a healthier (more healthy than soda) option? Cut and dry, we need fluids to survive, so yes, using something like Crystal Light IN MODERATION is a much better choice than soda.|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:11:43|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 24|5|all i did was try to help.|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:16:10|01/01/2009|
all i did was make a post about drinking water and offered her some ideas. if they work then great if not then fine. in ANY case food coloring and sugars of ANY sort are NOT good to add to water and do NOT give the same cleansing nor hydrating effects.
yes, every person is different and no my ideas might NOT helpher. but it's the thought that counts right?
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33|6|I understand what you're saying.....but I think Deedra needs some 'workable' options is all....if someone told me I had to drink 8 glasses of a beverage I did not like per day, I probably just wouldnt...but if I were given options that met the same overall benefits (hydration and a full tummy in this case), I'd at least give a shot :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:22:50|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 15|1|When I was pregnant, I was told by the doctor, that f lavored water, DID NOT count towards my two quarts a day. Now wondering, if that is for everyone, or just pregnant woman. Anyone know for sure? Donna|dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|10:47:19|01/01/2009|
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daisy sourcream .60/1, or .50/1
McDonald's Big mac Bogo's, or Free's
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viva papertowels, .75/1 after 10/11
cottonelle, 1.00/1 or .50/1
cottonelle wipes 1.00/1 or better
coolwhip, any
gatorade g2
coupons good on ANY coke product
sprite coupons
mystic pizza coupons
arm and hammer detergent off 1
NBPN rebates good in Ct
Pull up's coupons( home mailer's only
WINE TAG's bread, beef, poultry,cheese, deli items
Unused Stamps(small denomination's okay)
Well concealed cash
Free's(that I need)
BOGO's(that I need)
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17|2|That's weird my dr always said it did count Donna... & |Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|11:07:20|01/01/2009|
Like someone else said not all waters are equal. Fruit 2o has to be my favorite of all time flavored water and it's relatively low in sweetners, etc. Propel another 'water' is much higher in comparison. So pay attention closely not just to taste but the label as well.
And don't have fridge envy. It's not paid for yet LOL. When we moved into this house we moved in with a new dryer from our townhouse we had just purchased. In the six months we've lived here we had to replace the washer and the fridge.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 19|3|Hey kristy, I might have been a specialcase. I vomitted up until my 31st week(anyone surprised I only have one LOL) so maybe he was concerned, that he wanted me to have the plain stuff, for that reason. Donna|dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|11:17:06|01/01/2009|
ALways looking for:
fancy feast UPC's(paying .05 each)
daisy sourcream .60/1, or .50/1
McDonald's Big mac Bogo's, or Free's
utz chips, any
viva papertowels, .75/1 after 10/11
cottonelle, 1.00/1 or .50/1
cottonelle wipes 1.00/1 or better
coolwhip, any
gatorade g2
coupons good on ANY coke product
sprite coupons
mystic pizza coupons
arm and hammer detergent off 1
NBPN rebates good in Ct
Pull up's coupons( home mailer's only
WINE TAG's bread, beef, poultry,cheese, deli items
Unused Stamps(small denomination's okay)
Well concealed cash
Free's(that I need)
BOGO's(that I need)
bigelow tea, any
pphf, existing funds please
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22|3|I agree Kristy.....we are taught and trained as nurses to count all fluids as intake.....the only difference is what we choose to drink....they always say on Biggest Loser "Dont drink your calories!"|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:12:56|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 18|2|it's for everyone. everyone should consume plain water everyday to help keep the body cleansed and hydrated as well.|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|11:09:03|01/01/2009|
just ask ANY dr. plain water is always recommended.
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23|3|Who on this earth is going to go through life drinking ONLY water, lol? I dont think that's a realistic expectation or goal to set....|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:15:50|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 25|4|no no no joy, i was refering ONLY to the 2 quart total not EVERYTHING everyone drinks. lol|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:17:20|01/01/2009|
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28|5|But to reach that 2 qt recommendation (for you, mine could be different), what do you consume besides water? It would be good to share ideas so we can broaden our taste experiences and variety :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:19:59|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 30|6|i drink 8 - 8oz servings of plain water a day, and then anything else i want.|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:21:58|01/01/2009|
i use the counter on spark people to keep up with my PLAIN water intake.
i don't keep track of everything else i drink.
but i do know that i drink 2 cups of decaf coffee every morning as well.
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35|7|I havent been to sparkpeople in quite awhile, but I think I read there that ANY fluids will count towards your recommended 'water' intake daily....I believe there was a list of recommended/acceptable substitutes like decaf coffee and tea, etc....that's all I'm trying to say, sorry if I got too convoluted, lol.|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:24:36|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 20|1|Having spent many hours with nutritionists over the past 2 years...|whitmarg|robin@whitmannet.com|11:29:09|01/01/2009|
... yes, while plain water is the best, there is no harm in other liquids that are sodium, caffeine and sugar free. Liquid is liquid. The real rule of thumb now is one ounce of liquid for every pound of weight (so if I hadn't lost weight, I would surely have drowned on a day-to-day basis!!!). The liquid, in order to solve the hydration and flushing issues, needs to be sugar free, caffeine free and sodium free as well as no to low calorie. Crystal Light is at the top of the list because it fits that criteria. You also get liquid from foods -- fruit has a lot of liquid. Milk also is a liquid, so when drinking milk, go for the 1% or skim to get your maximum benefits. Decaffed tea and coffee are acceptable, but limited 2-3 per day.
The third thing that liquids do is keep the stomach full. If you fill up with liquids, you have less room for food. It's a little tummy/brain trick that really works.
Two of the cheapest and easiest ways to change the flavor of water is to squeeze either a lemon or lime into the water. It's just a tiny bit of flavor that goes a long way.
Learning to like water is difficult, I know. Like Jackie, I have special "water glasses" - mine are pretty wine glasses that I love and know how many I need in the course of a day to reach my goal. I love the look of melting ice in my drinks so that's my motivation. We all have something that will make it work.
Good luck Deedra -- I know you can do it!!! 26|2|I agree with all you said....you and I have said the same thing basically, so of course I'd agree, lol :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:18:10|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 27|2|i still don't see how drinking............|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:19:50|01/01/2009|
8 glasses of RED or ORANGE or PURPLE liquid is the same as drinking CLEAR water.
can someone PLEASE elaborate on how this can be construded as the SAME.
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29|3|Because the water is still there....and better that than none at all or consuming other fluids that are much worse, like soda, alchoholic beverages, high fructose juices, etc....|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:21:00|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 31|4|What works good is those true lemon.true lime and true orange |teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|12:22:29|01/01/2009|
>Posted on Jan-01-09 at 12:21 PM (Eastern)
>by 98.213.161.195 "Middle age is when
>you choose your cereal for the
>fiber, not the toy."
34|4|but doesn't your body still have to work twice as hard or even more harder to get rid of the colorings and dyes and preservatives?|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:23:05|01/01/2009|
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32|3|Jackie....i think what joy is trying to say|BusterBrown|srfreezerqueen@hotmail.com|12:22:48|01/01/2009|
is simply that while she agrees with you that plain water is best-some people flat out can not stand it. If they can take water with the minimal amt of additives like crystal light instead of soda etc, then that is better than not taking it. I know i am not a fan of plain h20....i can drink it for a while, but if i do not change it up, it looses ANY appeal. I am just saying that is how I am reading her posts....she is not disagreeing, but offering another perspective 36|4|Yes, Jodie, that's it in a nutshell! :D |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|12:26:22|01/01/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 37|1|deedra, do you NEED to go bck to water because i found a very interesting article about water consumption:|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|12:30:25|01/01/2009|
taken from a sparkpeople article (link below also)
No Health Benefit From Drinking 8 Glasses of Water a Day: Study
A new study pours cold water on the popular belief that drinking eight glasses of water a day provides a range of health benefits ranging from improving skin tone to keeping organs healthy and preventing weight gain.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia reviewed published clinical studies and found no evidence that average, healthy people need to drink that much water, United Press International reported.
The review authors did find evidence that increased water intake improves kidney function, but there was no indication of any sort of clinical benefit.
Studies on water and weight control were inconclusive and no studies have shown a link between increased water intake and clinical benefit to skin tone, UPI reported.
The findings appear in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_news_detail.asp?health_day=614278
so, basically, as i read this, unless you have a medical need for plain water, you don't HAVE to drink it. hth
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39|3|that study was on The Doctors show recently.....|KellyJef|burke3536@yahoo.com|13:01:30|01/01/2009|
they did a segment discussing the most recent studies indicating that the old rule of thumb of 8 glasses of water a day is not necessary after all.
They said to drink water if you want to, but it certainly isn't necessary to try to force yourself to drink 64 oz a day.
And they did say that all liquids (including those found in foods) "count" in keeping your body hydrated. 40|1|I drink 4 cups herbal or green tea every day and 4 cups water.....|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|13:39:25|01/02/2009|
I partially freeze my water bottles, that way they are full of crushed ice, and seems with me the colder the water the more I can drink.
I stopped consuming large amounts of diet pop a couple of years ago, and try now not to even have it in the house. It is terrible how addicting pop of any kind can be.
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Its hard for me to fathom someone not liking water. I drink lots of water every day. We have very good tasting tap water, so I drink tap water at home. At work I drink bottled water, its just easier and if I happen to knock it over, it has a lid and doesn't spill. I do not like the little powdered mixes. They are way too sweet tasting. I drink a small cup of coffee every morning and will have a glass of tea or a soda with my lunch. I stopped drinking tea and soda at night years ago as the caffiene kept me awake. I only drink water in the evenings. Unless of course I decide to have a glass of wine. 42|1|Water is my main drink, I do have a rootbeer or ice tea(unsweetened) now and then and some juice, but I mainly drink water~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|16:40:19|01/02/2009|
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