I really think I am part camel! I have the hardest time trying to get enough water! It's not that I dislike it, but can't seem to get into a rhythm with it. On the days that I really keep track I feel like all I am doing is drinking every second. What are some tips on getting more Water in? I was going to buy one of those water bottles with the measurements on the side so I can see how I am doing throughout the day. Anything that can help me get more in!

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I brought a 64oz bottle off of amazon, it's easier to keep track when you see your intake

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I bought a 32 oz bottle from Publix and drink 32oz while at work and another 32oz when I get home.

I have a 24 oz Water bottle. It has the measurements on the front. I think that helps me so much. I try to drink 3 water bottles full a day which is 72 oz. Most days I am able to get it in. I just try to have my water bottle with me all the time. I usually try to get my first water bottle in by noon. The first one for me is the hardest because I am not a morning eater. I feel like I am in a good routine now so I don't think about it as much.

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I also have a 24oz with times on it. Plus whatever else I drink (a shake and usually a vitamin water 0) I hit over 64oz

I have a 30 oz cup with a straw(!) on my desk. I start drinking as soon as I get to the office and have to finish the first 30oz before I eat. 30 minutes after lunch I start in on the next 30oz and finish that before my afternoon snack. Finally I get in another 30oz before I go home. St times it does feel like I drink all day but I keep the cup in my line of sight and it helps me get into a rhythm

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This has been a struggle for me from day one, and I'm now 2+ years out.

At first, when drinking was harder for me physically, I would just measure out an amount and made sure I drank it in Xx amount of time. If I did that several times a day, I found I was getting close to what I needed. I also find cold Water is harder for me to drink, and I prefer lukewarm or room temp temperature as it goes down much easier.

I make sure I'm drinking at least 30 Oz of just plain water, and the rest I drink herbal teas, coffee, or water flavored with lemon or other infused fruit or that squirty stuff you can add. It really helps to find other low/no calorie alternatives to just plain yucky water.

Thanks everyone! I'm going to get a bigger bottle with measurements and start there. I just have to make it a habit to always have it with me!

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This has been very challenging for me. I cannot gulp down Water like many. I love water, the taste it's so refreshing so satisfying but I like to drink my water ice cold. I can only take 3-4 sips at a time. By the time I take the 48th sip, I'm so over it and I don't have time to be babysitting water all day long. Iget distracted get busy doing something else and then the day is done. I do the best I can do. My intentions mean well but I'm lucky to get in 1 bottle of water 16.9 oz a day. I can get more in during workout days.

I just bought these Vitamin supplements from costco called Zipfizz. It's a powder you add to your water. Loaded with B12 and Multivitamins. 1 is the equivalent to a b12 injection in the Dr office and 1 Multivitamin tablet. Far more electrolytes than Gatorade without the sugar. 0 sugar 20 calories, 2 carbs and they are tasty. They have a slight fizz to it and comes in 3 main flavors. They just added 5 new flavors but I have the original. It's helpful because it serves a dual purpose.

Drink one cup as soon as you get out of bed, pee and brush. Drink a second cup within the half hour. Right there you've got a good percentage of the day's goal. Getting the rest in will be much easier.

I set an alarm..it's called Water pro..it's set for every 15 minutes to go off and remind me to drink.

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Just always carry a Water bottle

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I have to admit I ended up setting a reminder every 15 min in my phone

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I set an alarm..it's called Water pro..it's set for every 15 minutes to go off and remind me to drink. Screenshot_20161013-140514.png

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Water time pro?

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I thought after surgery, you were not supposed to use a straw because it puts air into you new stomach. The air takes up space when you really should be drinking or eat something.

I have a 30 oz cup with a straw(!) on my desk. I start drinking as soon as I get to the office and have to finish the first 30oz before I eat. 30 minutes after lunch I start in on the next 30oz and finish that before my afternoon snack. Finally I get in another 30oz before I go home. St times it does feel like I drink all day but I keep the cup in my line of sight and it helps me get into a rhythm


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