**** 2012 Up Your Water Intake Challenge ***

[DominicanBrazilian82]

16 oz in today... For me thats an improvement! I am still aiming for 32 to finish off the day. And trust I can make it happen. I live a vampire's life

So I definitely finished up 32 oz strong yesterday (about 8-9 bathroom runs between 10pm-3am ugh!)

And 32 oz strong today (Day 2)... So proud!

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[NJoy]

@NJoy, what is your goal?
I just added 28oz to my jug and that will be 92oz once I complete it.

ZebraPrintLover

My daily goal is 82.5 oz but I try to do 85 ounces. And, I use the "Water Your Body" app for android to keep up with how much I'm drinking and to remind me to drink up.

So far, so good. I can't believe I'm drinking this much water when there was a time when I couldn't drink one glass without adding something to it. :superbanana:

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I've been drinking Fiji water and just realized it has an added bonus: Silica!

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[NJoy]

I've been drinking Fiji water and just realized it has an added bonus: Silica!

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I love the taste of Fiji water. It tastes like a freshly melted glacier. Not that I've actually tasted a freshly melted glacier.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I love the taste of Fiji water. It tastes like a freshly melted glacier. Not that I've actually tasted a freshly melted glacier.

Lol! It's my favorite. They've got this bottled faucet water here in Florida called Zephyrhills that tastes awful. I prefer Fiji or Poland Spring...

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[daviine]

ZebraPrintLover

My daily goal is 82.5 oz but I try to do 85 ounces. And, I use the "Water Your Body" app for android to keep up with how much I'm drinking and to remind me to drink up.

So far, so good. I can't believe I'm drinking this much water when there was a time when I couldn't drink one glass without adding something to it. :superbanana:

I downloaded that app a few months ago but just started using it again this morning. We'll see how long that lasts.

My goal is 58 ounces. I haven't been doing well these past few days. I really need to get a water bottle for when I'm on the go. I bought a Brita one but not sure if I'm going to keep it. I have to look into the Rubbermaid one with the filter. Any reviews?

I still can't believe I actually drink water now! I'm still amazed every time I fill the glass and finsih drinking it. I'm like "wow, I'm really doing this thing."

I've been drinking Fiji water and just realized it has an added bonus: Silica!

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I saw that on sale somewhere this week. Must go find it!!!

Lol! It's my favorite. They've got this bottled faucet water here in Florida called Zephyrhills that tastes awful. I prefer Fiji or Poland Spring...

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Because I never drank water, I always laughed when people said they didn't like certain brands of water. But I'm starting to get it. Rite-Aid had a 6 pack of water for 88 cents. I was all excited but I think tap water tastes better.


Random: I always thought this thread was in the Health and Fitness section, which explains why I always had to search for it.

Do you guys sip your water, or gulp? I find myself drinking 4-8 ounces at a time. An hour or more will pass, and then I'll do it again. Sometimes it's because I'm playing catch-up.

 

[NJoy]

Well, I spent last night at the emergency room having some tests done at my dr's instance (all for nothing, might I add). So, I only got to drink 48 oz yesterday. Grrrr. Messed up my streak. Ah well. I'm back on it today.

Do you guys sip your water, or gulp? I find myself drinking 4-8 ounces at a time. An hour or more will pass, and then I'll do it again. Sometimes it's because I'm playing catch-up.

First, the reminder sound on the app is so friggen load and obnoxious. But, it works.

And I'm a gulper. I have my 23.7 oz water bottle. I try to drink at least half of it at a time and try to finish the rest within that hour. I think it's easier to hit my goal when I drink a lot at a time.

 

[daviine]

Well, I spent last night at the emergency room having some tests done at my dr's instance (all for nothing, might I add). So, I only got to drink 48 oz yesterday. Grrrr. Messed up my streak. Ah well. I'm back on it today.

First, the reminder sound on the app is so friggen load and obnoxious. But, it works.

And I'm a gulper. I have my 23.7 oz water bottle. I try to drink at least half of it at a time and try to finish the rest within that hour. I think it's easier to hit my goal when I drink a lot at a time.

Glad to hear your trip to ER was a waste of time... If you know what I mean.

My app doesn't make noise. Well maybe it does, I only turned the reminders on two days ago. Turns out I've had the app since 2010 so my overall history/grade is an F. Thinking about deleting my history and starting over. Those Fs are messing with me.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I saw that on sale somewhere this week. Must go find it!!!

Because I never drank water, I always laughed when people said they didn't like certain brands of water. But I'm starting to get it. Rite-Aid had a 6 pack of water for 88 cents. I was all excited but I think tap water tastes better.

Do you guys sip your water, or gulp? I find myself drinking 4-8 ounces at a time. An hour or more will pass, and then I'll do it again. Sometimes it's because I'm playing catch-up.

Fiji on sale?!?!?!!!! Grab it. I've been an avid Fiji drinker for about two years and I've never caught a sale. I definitely gulp. Until now, water definitely wasn't on my menu. It's not torturous, but I've never liked drinking water... Pass the Sprite please

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[daviine]

Fiji on sale?!?!?!!!! Grab it. I've been an avid Fiji drinker for about two years and I've never caught a sale. I definitely gulp. Until now, water definitely wasn't on my menu. It's not torturous, but I've never liked drinking water... Pass the Sprite please

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Hmmmm..... Maybe it wasn't on sale. I'm going to check it out today. I'll buy it regardless just to try it. How much do you usually pay? at pass the Sprite. It's been almost a month since I had soda. It would have been 2 or 3 but I fell off the wagon at my cousin's party. There was no water left.

DominicanBrazilian82

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Hmmmm..... Maybe it wasn't on sale. I'm going to check it out today. I'll buy it regardless just to try it. How much do you usually pay? at pass the Sprite. It's been almost a month since I had soda. It would have been 2 or 3 but I fell off the wagon at my cousin's party. There was no water left.

I pay $1.83 for the big bottle at Walmart (33.8 oz/1L) or I think $5.86? for a 6 pack same size. I didn't realize before about the silica benefits. I didn't really care too much for what it did until joining LHCF. Now I'm happy to say that I get 91mg of silica in one bottle of water and also in my Bamboo supplements

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[daviine]

I don't know how much silica cucumbers have compared to other foods but I'm planning on blending one today to add to my water. I normally leave them in my water but that seems wasteful since I know about the silica now.

I read in Essence I believe that 3 glasses of water plus 3 cucumbers equals 8 glasses of water. Just some random info.

ETA: I think you have to eat the peel for the silica. Oh well

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I don't know how much silica cucumbers have compared to other foods but I'm planning on blending one today to add to my water. I normally leave them in my water but that seems wasteful since I know about the silica now.

I read in Essence I believe that 3 glasses of water plus 3 cucumbers equals 8 glasses of water. Just some random info.

Hmmm... Really! I adore cucumbers (with a little balsamic vinaigrette)... Plus I'm a fan of cucumber water. Might have to try this.

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[daviine]

Hmmm... Really! I adore cucumbers (with a little balsamic vinaigrette)... Plus I'm a fan of cucumber water. Might have to try this.

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I didn't see that you posted already. I edited my post because it seems that the silica is in the peel. I'm hoping to find out otherwise.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I didn't see that you posted already. I edited my post because it seems that the silica is in the peel. I'm hoping to find out otherwise.

I eat it with the peel on it anyways. I just cut it into small pieces #win

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[daviine]

DominicanBrazilian82 I love cucumbers too but not the peel. So I can't remember where I thought I saw Fiji water on sale but even it it was, that sale is likely over. I sent my husband to buy some for me and he came back with a 6-pack. He paid about $7 for it so I call it the "good water" now. It seems to taste good but I'm not sure if that's because I went in thinking that already. My son and I are going to do a taste test soon.

NJoy Do you ever find yourself forgetting whether or not you already entered a glass of water in the app? This happens to me often but I figure the extra water won't kill me. Something that I dislike about the app because it won't let me record water that I drink over my goal.

Question: If my lips are chapped, does this mean I'm not hydrated? I'm not sure if I should up my water goal. I thought if you had chapped lips, it meant you were dehydrated.

 

[NJoy]

NJoy[/URL] Do you ever find yourself forgetting whether or not you already entered a glass of water in the app? This happens to me often but I figure the extra water won't kill me. Something that I dislike about the app because it won't let me record water that I drink over my goal.

Question: If my lips are chapped, does this mean I'm not hydrated? I'm not sure if I should up my water goal. I thought if you had chapped lips, it meant you were dehydrated.

daviine

I never forget to enter. I'm trained (by the app) to enter as soon as I finish drinking my water (just to shut that loud pouring sound up. )

If I drink something other than my full bottle, I make sure to record that too. I record every bit of water that I drink.

And yes, chapped lips can be a sign of dehydration. Ideally, you need the number of half your body weight. Drink that number in ounces. It takes 3 consecutive days of that amount to properly hydrate your body. Drink up!

 

[daviine]

daviine

I never forget to enter. I'm trained (by the app) to enter as soon as I finish drinking my water (just to shut that loud pouring sound up. )

If I drink something other than my full bottle, I make sure to record that too. I record every bit of water that I drink.

And yes, chapped lips can be a sign of dehydration. Ideally, you need the number of half your body weight. Drink that number in ounces. It takes 3 consecutive days of that amount to properly hydrate your body. Drink up!

NJoy
I'm not sure what pouring sound you're talking about. I thought I had explored most features of the phone but I'll check it out. Maybe the app Features depend on the phone OS.

This week, I've been drinking the proper amount (using the formula/guidelines you mentioned) but maybe my body is still adjusting after years of neglect and dehydration. My lips aren't crusty but they're not completely ... soft/smooth. Not sure if it's been 3 consecutive days though. I'll report back in a few days.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

DominicanBrazilian82 I love cucumbers too but not the peel. So I can't remember where I thought I saw Fiji water on sale but even it it was, that sale is likely over. I sent my husband to buy some for me and he came back with a 6-pack. He paid about $7 for it so I call it the "good water" now. It seems to taste good but I'm not sure if that's because I went in thinking that already. My son and I are going to do a taste test soon.

Question: If my lips are chapped, does this mean I'm not hydrated? I'm not sure if I should up my water goal. I thought if you had chapped lips, it meant you were dehydrated.

Awwww... I think the water taste test is cute . $7 sounds about right. It is rather expensive. I usually buy it from Walmart and I've never paid more than $6; any other store adds a luxury tax It might make sense to drink one Fiji and one something else to lessen your water "costs". I think I will do this when I up my dosage. Right now I have to get in the habit of just drinking 1L a day. So all I consume daily is that one bottle of Fiji... And a few glasses of something with sugar.

Whenever my lips are chapped, I am dehydrated (which is usually often).

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[NJoy]

Awwww... I think the water taste test is cute . $7 sounds about right. It is rather expensive. I usually buy it from Walmart and I've never paid more than $6; any other store adds a luxury tax It might make sense to drink one Fiji and one something else to lessen your water "costs". I think I will do this when I up my dosage. Right now I have to get in the habit of just drinking 1L a day. So all I consume daily is that one bottle of Fiji... And a few glasses of something with sugar.

Whenever my lips are chapped, I am dehydrated (which is usually often).

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DominicanBrazilian82

Yeah, we have to wean you off that "few glasses of something with sugar". Sugar dehydrates cells (skin and hair included). So, you're cancelling out any water efforts. Think about that every time you reach for one of those sugary drinks and reconsider.

For sure, my best growth months have been when I up my water intake.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

DominicanBrazilian82

Yeah, we have to wean you off that "few glasses of something with sugar". Sugar dehydrates cells (skin and hair included). So, you're cancelling out any water efforts. Think about that every time you reach for one of those sugary drinks and reconsider.

For sure, my best growth months have been when I up my water intake.

I'm working on it. For sure. That would be ridiculous to work so hard to hydrate my body and then lose it from the sugar! Got to get my priorities in order.

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[NappyNelle]

96oz today!

NJoy What water app do you use?

 

[NJoy]

96oz today!

@NJoy What water app do you use?

NappyNelle

It's called "Water Your Body" (Android)

 

[NJoy]

Well, this whole weekend had me off track. Looking to start this new week out right. I'm drinking a bottle now and counting that towards the new day, since it's after midnight. I have to do work harder at keeping my water bottle with me when I'm out and about during the weekends.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

25 oz in today . Going to sleep and looking towards maintaining my water intake all week. On the plus side, I took in 114 oz of water last week (Mon-Sun); 14 oz lower than my goal. I started this challenge on Thursday. For someone who NEVER DRINKS water, it's an improvement! Looking forward to this week .

32 oz / day = 224 oz this week. If I complete this goal for the week, then I will up it to 1L + 16 oz bottle / day.

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[NJoy]

25 oz in today . Going to sleep and looking towards maintaining my water intake all week. On the plus side, I took in 114 oz of water last week (Mon-Sun); 14 oz lower than my goal. I started this challenge on Thursday. For someone who NEVER DRINKS water, it's an improvement! Looking forward to this week .

32 oz / day = 224 oz this week. If I complete this goal for the week, then I will up it to 1L + 16 oz bottle / day.

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Yeah, it is!!!

 

[Monaleezza]

Does anyone else find this challenge harder at the weekend than on a week day. When you're at work and sitting near a water cooler it's a constant reminder of the task.
But when I'm at home, it's so easy to drink juices and teas or nothing and risk my health, skin and hair in the process.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Does anyone else find this challenge harder at the weekend than on a week day. When you're at work and sitting near a water cooler it's a constant reminder of the task.
But when I'm at home, it's so easy to drink juices and teas or nothing and risk my health, skin and hair in the process.

Preaching to the choir... That sprite is calling my name right now! But I've got this tasty water next to me... All for that retention.

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[NJoy]

Woo! 71 oz and it's not even 4pm yet. Starting after midnight makes this a breeze. I'll even very some green tea in too. : woohoo:

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

48 oz in so far!

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