I'm going to turn into human jerky

[csberry]

I readily admit I have a drinking problem: I don't drink enough water.

After drinking gallons upon gallons of juice as a child and averaged 2-3 liters of Mtn Dew/day in college; I struggle to get myself to drink enough fluids. My primary hurdle is my dislike of water. I must add lemon juice to a glass in order for me to drink more than a few swigs.

I realized last night that the only thing I drank yesterday were two cans of Caff-Free Mtn Dew (I guess the milk in my cereal doesn't quite count). I woke up with a dehydration headache and my lips have been quite parched.

But have I had anything to drink today? Nope (I guess the milk in my cereal doesn't quite count).

Twice I've gone to the kitchen to get a glass of water and both times found myself distracted into doing something else while there (laundry and dirty dishes).

Even now, I'm typing this instead of going to the kitchen.

Okay...that does it.

Comments

[singinbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Try mixing half juice and half water. That works for me when I really don't want to drink water. But you know, I'm sure you've heard this a million times, but the more you drink water the more you'll get used to it. Maybe you could get a water purifier. They also have flavored waters now, which are good for "beginners". Hehehe.... I can't talk much, I do drink water but I am more likely to grab a cup of coffee or a Diet Dr. Pepper. I've read that you can only count caffeinated beverages as half a cup of water. Bottoms up!!!

Nessa

[csberry.livejournal.com]

I will occasionally water down some juice. I tried it several years ago and hated it. JD and I water down the boys' drinks to lower the sugar they consume and I will sample theirs every now and then with mixed reviews.