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**** 2012 Up Your Water Intake Challenge ***
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kila82
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Hello??? Man, it's quiet in here today. It better be because we're all busy guzzling water.
Lolol! So I didn't realize I was supposed to post about my water intake :/ lol I'm new...but anyway I've been doing pretty good! I've been drinking 36oz daily for about 3 weeks and im already seeing a change in my skin. My fine lines are a little less noticeable so I'm souped
Poutchi
New Member
I need to be in this... Everytime I go to africa, for just like a month or so... I lose sooo much weight ( around 10 pounds minimum) and my acne just fades away and then I come back to ice cube canada and then it all starts back again and the only thing i do different is that.... I DRINK WATER in Africa... so lets do it... I will aim for a minimum of 2 liters a day... ( counting in tea hope that is ok)... So far I think I have at least 0.5 liter down 
Poutchi
New Member
Hey NJoy...3:15 pm and I've had no water yet.I just drank some coconut water but will start chugging my first 32 oz in a few (I'm not even motivated to do so tho. *Sigh*)
But, Like it or not, I'm on it!
What I find helping is to drink water at room temperature during colder months... I start my day with only teas so until noon time i only drink tea meanwhile i have my cold water sitting on my desk to bring it back to room temperature, so around 2pm, i will have had 2 16oz of tea ( no milk, no suga, second one is the same tea bag left inside) and a half liter of water
25Nona
Active Member
NJoy said:Hello??? Man, it's quiet in here today. It better be because we're all busy guzzling water.
Lol......I've been doing good MOST days. I do struggle on the weekends. I just need to get my rhythm down for those days and I'll be goof to go. Honestly cannot say that I am noticing any real changes in anything but I know this is the right thing to do so I am sticking with it.
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NJoy
Here I grow again!
Hey NJoy...
What I find helping is to drink water at room temperature during colder months... I start my day with only teas so until noon time i only drink tea meanwhile i have my cold water sitting on my desk to bring it back to room temperature, so around 2pm, i will have had 2 16oz of tea ( no milk, no suga, second one is the same tea bag left inside) and a half liter of water
I've started drinking unsweetened herbal teas in the morning. I guess it must be the "cold" water that I can't handle early. Never thought of that.
Otherwise, I have to drink my water ice cold. I'll give room temp a try tho. Who knows.
Poutchi
New Member
I did good today... 90 oz total... but added to that i have a 24 oz of coffe... i am a coffe junkie but i am doing better lately where i don t need it anymore in the morning. Then i ran 5k after work today ( run 2laps, walk 1 for 5k) , i am training for a 5 or 10k run in mid may...wish me luck
Philippians413
Well-Known Member
I've been doing good at reaching my 34.35 oz goal this past week. Now I think it's time to double.
kila82
New Member
I hope this isn't a dumb question lol but if I mix my water with one of those diet lemonade powder drink thingys does that counteract the benefits of drinking water? I usually do this at lunch time once a day so I have some flavor with my food lol
Also since sticking to my 32oz I have NO more breakouts from vitamins! Yaaaay!!!
Also since sticking to my 32oz I have NO more breakouts from vitamins! Yaaaay!!!
jessicarabbit
Well-Known Member
Is it too late for me to join? I'm totally in
I plan to drink 64 oz a day (4 water bottles)
Soo excited about this challenge!!
I plan to drink 64 oz a day (4 water bottles)
Soo excited about this challenge!!
jessicarabbit
Well-Known Member
I don't think its the same as drinking plain old water because it doesn't flush out your system like plain water does
TracyNicole
Well-Known Member
I made it yesterday! Finally!!! I know now what I actually need to do in order to get it all in so as long as I pace myself appropriately.
jessicarabbit
Well-Known Member
What's your secret?
*grabs pen and pad
TracyNicole
Well-Known Member
lindsaywhat said:
I don't think it is a secret per se. I used to just drink a bit I water here and there but that doesn't work for me so I outhit a 1L nalgene bottle. I fill it in the AM and drink one before lunch, one between lunch and leaving work and then finish the last at least an hour before bed. Spreading the water across meal times allowed me to get it all in without feeling like I was swimming in it. Best of all my belly remained filled so I didn't over eat.
I think the larger bottle made a huge difference because when I had the smaller one I had to keep running to refill and it was easy to get busy and forget. I also made a deal with myself to cut out other fluids and that really did it for me. I used to have a glass of juice with breakfast and lunch but I realized the flavor from juice was interfering with my water consumption because I would just want more juice. Today I had unsweetend tea and a coke. I didn't get the water in
So anyway I think sticking to water only and making it easier to access is what works for me. HTH!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
I was doing okay with this challenge and then I hit rock bottom. Those little flavor packs are the debil. I can't resist adding them to my water. Must stop now!
KoriKiyomi
New Member
I'm in! I've been slacking.
NJoy
Here I grow again!
Here I come, dragging myself in from my low water intake weekend. We had lots of celebrating this past weekend with birthday dinners, etc. If the restaurant didn't sell bottled water, I got a sweet tea instead (why didn't I just try unsweet and call it a day?). It's psychological for me. I can't drink tap water out.
But, on a good note, when I went to the movies, I took a 2 litre bottle of water and drank that instead of soda. So, that's something.
In any case, I bought a new water bottle with carrying strap. I've decided to keep water with me wherever I go. This will keep me from ordering anything else while I'm out. I have been getting in at least 32 oz each night over the weekend tho. But my goal is 64 so...
Anyway, it's Monday! A fresh week! And a fresh opportunity to get back on track!
Glad to see you ladies reporting in and new challengers joining. Good job!
Adding you ladies to the list! Welcome and congratulations on joining!
But, on a good note, when I went to the movies, I took a 2 litre bottle of water and drank that instead of soda. So, that's something.
In any case, I bought a new water bottle with carrying strap. I've decided to keep water with me wherever I go. This will keep me from ordering anything else while I'm out. I have been getting in at least 32 oz each night over the weekend tho. But my goal is 64 so...
Anyway, it's Monday! A fresh week! And a fresh opportunity to get back on track!
Glad to see you ladies reporting in and new challengers joining. Good job!
Is it too late for me to join? I'm totally in
I plan to drink 64 oz a day (4 water bottles)
Soo excited about this challenge!!
I need to get up on my water too! Thanks for this challenge.
Adding you ladies to the list! Welcome and congratulations on joining!
NJoy
Here I grow again!
***I've updated the Challenger's List. If you're not on it, let me know and I'll happily add you. ***
I'm so excited to have so many stepping up to the challenge. Hopefully you're checking in regularly to stay on track. If not, no worries. I'll be calling on you periodically to check in. Oh yes. I WILL keep you on track. :whipgirl:
I'm so excited to have so many stepping up to the challenge. Hopefully you're checking in regularly to stay on track. If not, no worries. I'll be calling on you periodically to check in. Oh yes. I WILL keep you on track. :whipgirl:
Ms_CoCo37
New Member
NJoy, I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I would have a severe case of cotton mouth if I couldn't have bottled or distilled water. I became that way when I was preggers with DD. One day I turned on the faucet for a glass of water and the water ran dark and murky. From that moment on tap water was a wrap for me.
NJoy
Here I grow again!
@NJoy, I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I would have a severe case of cotton mouth if I couldn't have bottled or distilled water. I became that way when I was preggers with DD. One day I turned on the faucet for a glass of water and the water ran dark and murky. From that moment on tap water was a wrap for me.
Ms_CoCo37
Girl, I straight don't trust Georgia water. To me, it even has a smell.
Hubby tried to tell me restaurants have filtration systems. Um, I can taste the pipes in that tap, Sir. I just can't do it. 
mami2010
New Member
NJoy said:Ms_CoCo37
Girl, I straight don't trust Georgia water. To me, it even has a smell.
Same here! When I moved to Georgia from Ohio I was like what the heck is wrong with Georgia water... Just plain yuckie!!!
Where I live now (Guyana), you can't drink tap even if you wanted to... It is dangerous, it can literally kill you.
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