tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post3838575039255725696..comments2023-08-16T07:19:50.054-07:00Comments on En Route to Life: Water Chronicles Saturday, April 18kalea_kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-90035909533905669112009-04-19T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-19T14:25:00.000-07:00A straw! That's the secret. It goes down faster an...A straw! That's the secret. It goes down faster and you'll get more that way. Then, you can finish the required amount for the day and move on to the coffee.LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049897327581610278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-10538755203295863222009-04-19T12:36:00.000-07:002009-04-19T12:36:00.000-07:00being pregnant the dr is constantly on me to drink...being pregnant the dr is constantly on me to drink more water, I started carring a Camelbak bottle (from REI) and I fill it with 24oz of water and one pouch of propel powder from gatorade, maybe that would help you too?Helga Marie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200628784820610236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-45949632676700112252009-04-19T06:46:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:46:00.000-07:00I can't stand plain water. My answer is decaf ice...I can't stand plain water. My answer is decaf iced tea, and lots of it. Although, I don't start drinking it until after I've had my morning coffee. I wish I had better habits, but it is what it is, LOL!Lisa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951250862147784757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-10571882537250387952009-04-19T01:24:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:24:00.000-07:00I certainly hope I don't have to give up coffee to...I certainly hope I don't have to give up coffee totally. Though I did give up caffeine when I was pregnant, and I found nice substitutes...well, nice enough. :) This thyroid stuff is so difficult. I am really hoping that maybe even drinking more water will help me with that, but it is a total family thing. :)<br /><br />Maybe I could write DRINK WATER on my knuckles link Deniro did in Cape Fear. Okay...he didn't have drink water, but same idea. :)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-82522517111993323772009-04-19T01:21:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:21:00.000-07:00Gwendolyn, that is one of my goals too. I want to...Gwendolyn, that is one of my goals too. I want to keep my skin nice. I'm hitting 42 in another month and so far I have been lucky, but I really need to be more proactive with what I put on the inside of my body. ;)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-50954345348384596252009-04-19T01:19:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:19:00.000-07:00Bingo, you rock. I do have a water bottle that I ...Bingo, you rock. I do have a water bottle that I have started taking to work. Unfortunately I get so busy that I tend to forget about it (it also has to fight for attention from my coffee mug). That is why I decided to set an alarm on my cell phone. I think that will be my best reminder. At least until I get in a good habit. My son is amazing with drinking water like you. He has his bottle with him everywhere and must fill it ten times a day. :)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-36889159287460213262009-04-19T01:17:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:17:00.000-07:00Thanks for the suggestions, Lavonne and for droppi...Thanks for the suggestions, Lavonne and for dropping by! :) I am trying to go the way of the water purist for now. :) Though I love me some Crystal Light too and iced tea IS also a big fave of mine. I finally quit the Diet soda thing a few years ago. I still drink it on occasion, but I am a lot better than I was. :) Thanks again for dropping by!kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-51698216295521491922009-04-19T01:12:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:12:00.000-07:00Nessie, I LOVE the competition idea. I think I co...Nessie, I LOVE the competition idea. I think I could totally get my husband into that. IF the prize was worthwhile. ;) He is pretty much a pushover. :) I think I'll bring that up tomorrow. Thanks for the advice!kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-59239318256471162642009-04-19T01:11:00.000-07:002009-04-19T01:11:00.000-07:00It's funny Luanne. It isn't that I don't like wat...It's funny Luanne. It isn't that I don't like water. I just love coffee more. I also tend to "busy" myself into not drinking enough water. I really think for me it is something I have to schedule at least for now. I like the idea of adding lemon to my water. :) Who would think that drinking water would be this difficult? :) I did well today though. I managed two eight ounce glasses and seven 0.6 liters (my stainless bottle). :)kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-78576813304418151402009-04-18T19:49:00.000-07:002009-04-18T19:49:00.000-07:00I could hear the angel music when I saw that pictu...I could hear the angel music when I saw that picture. :) I'm not good about drinking my water either. I also have to take a thyroid pill in the morning, so I get one glass first thing. I'm a SAHM, so I try to remember to drink at least half a glass whenever I walk through the kitchen (obviously not going to happen every time, but with the good intentions there I remember more often).<br /><br />I love, love, love coffee too! Unfortunately I had to give up caffeine because it and my thyroid medicine and my heart are not good friends (it makes my heart race). So I drink decaf and pretend it's just as good. That was a huge adjustment at first, and I was almost more upset about giving up my caffeine fix than I was about taking a pill every day for the rest of my life.<br /><br />Good luck with your water drinking!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-7213344880139902342009-04-18T19:32:00.000-07:002009-04-18T19:32:00.000-07:00You live in the desert! Drink more water! Just tea...You live in the desert! Drink more water! Just teasing. I'm addicted to Coca Cola - I force myself to drink at least 4 glasses of plain water every day. Some days it's easier. I definitely like the trick of drinking the water before the Coke. Oh, and btw - my skin definitely looks better when I drink more water!Gwendolyn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306180985189176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-27977766491224187262009-04-18T19:13:00.000-07:002009-04-18T19:13:00.000-07:00You poor thing! Good luck and good ideas. I am a n...You poor thing! Good luck and good ideas. I am a natural water drinker..in fact it is pretty much all I drink unless I go out for a frap with the girls! However, my doctor told me that in trying to get enough fluids in during the day that coffee and tea counted toward the water. Personally, I prefer all the water but...do you keep a water bottle near you at work? I wish you luck as I know some people have such a hard time. It is THE ONLY thing I CAN do right on any diet!Bingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183152217815178286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-44147960188232538822009-04-18T18:40:00.000-07:002009-04-18T18:40:00.000-07:00Well, I am terrible at drinking water too! For me,...Well, I am terrible at drinking water too! For me, I am hooked on diet Coke. I like crystal light too (peach iced tea flavor), and it is powder with a whole bunch of water. So that should count right? I mean, look at all the water you drink in the coffee!?! :)<br /><br />Visiting from Say It Forward Carnival. Great blog!LaVonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553938441239595112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-37024618093978058402009-04-18T17:05:00.000-07:002009-04-18T17:05:00.000-07:00The trick that really works for me is to always ke...The trick that really works for me is to always keep a filled water bottle around. Mine is a 1 litre bottle and I drink it twice. <br /><br />My husband is a coffee freak too. We measure his intake in pots, not cups. When I looked it up for him, the info I found said you don't need to drink extra water to make up the coffee you drink.<br /><br />I don't know if this would work for you, but I'm a little on the competitive side, so my husband and I have a little bet goign to see who can drink more water during the day, and it helps me to remember. haha<br /><br />Good luck!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471888892825724116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304429774072078087.post-45691155716807089802009-04-18T16:39:00.000-07:002009-04-18T16:39:00.000-07:00It is hard to get used to. In the winter I drink a...It is hard to get used to. In the winter I drink a cup of hot water before I start my tea consumption for the day. I put lemon slices in my water container ( it's got markings so I know how much I've drank) I actually like water though! Good luck with your plan!Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831940198814551829noreply@blogger.com