Drink More Water: Day 6 of 15 Days of New Years Resolutions

December 21, 2008 by Jessica Smith
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I don’t know what it is. Give me a glass of lemonade…I’ll finish it within minutes. A big cup of coffee? Same thing. But for some reason the more glasses of water I try to drink the more half full glasses of water I end up finding all over the house later.

There are so many benefits to drinking water, it’s ridiculous really. In an ideal world, I would drink water instead of anything else. Some of the reasons I personally want to drink more water are:

To stay hydrated. When I’m hydrated I have lots more energy!
To maintain my skin’s elasticity. This past year was the first time I uttered the words “wrinkle cream” with regard to myself. At this point, every bit helps. I’m not getting any younger.
Aids in digestion. I’ve always had stomach issues with my sensitive stomach and when I drink water, I always seem to feel healthier. (duh!)

So here is my plan for drinking more water in 2009…

Keep lemons on hand to add to my water…I love lemonade so this will be a way to trick myself into thinking I’m drinking it.
Keep track of how many glasses of water I’m drinking today with my Thermos Intak water bottle. There’s a nifty little dial on the side to make it super easy.
Stock up on flavored waters from Kellogg’s Special K. I love the Mixed Berry flavor and they’ve even protein water too, both are important to a healthy diet.
Having Kellogg’s flavored water packets in the car so I have them on the go, too.

Stop ordering sodas at restaurants (on the rare occasion we go out) and at other people’s houses. Hopefully by the end of 2009 my first instinct will be to say, “I’ll have a water, please!”

What are your strategies for drinking more water in 2009? Share your plans here in the comments and you can win a “Drink More Water” gift basket from Kellogg’s including.

This basket will include Kellogg’s newest fortified waters: Special K2O Protein Water, Special K2O Protein Water Mix and All-Bran Fiber Drink Mix. It will also feature some other small, fitness-oriented items.

Congrats MommySnacks on winning the contest!

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Christina @ Cutest Kid Ever says:

December 21, 2008 at 4:05 pm

I really hate the taste of plain water. I’ve started buying flavored bottled water from the grocery store, because I drink entirely too much soda. (At least I drink diet now, I used to drink SO many of my calories!)

I like the idea of the drink mix, though, because I dislike having to buy bottled water!

Christina @ Cutest Kid Evers last blog post..A Christmas Wrapping Dilemma

Heidi says:

December 21, 2008 at 4:42 pm

Definitely a valuable resolution.
I do not need help drinking MORE water (some weird hormone thing makes me drink GALLONS of it daily). The concept of drinking fortified water that has nutritional benefits is fabulous! I will definitely have to check out the Special K2O protein water.

Heidis last blog post..Momma’s Darlins: Sweet baby Cupie doll giveaway!

Michele @ The Integrated Mother says:

December 21, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Being a resident of Arizona has caused me to create a habit of drinking ice-cold water just about 24/7, even now when the weather is cooler. I usually have water by my bedside, at my desk and on flat surfaces all around the house. Of course, in the car and my handbag too. I’m constantly thirsty! So water-drinking is actually one area where I’m already very well hydrated!!
Michele @ The Integrated Mothers last blog post..I’m Fighting the Frump

Amber Farnam says:

December 21, 2008 at 10:20 pm

We have 2 brita pitchers in the fridge so there is always cold filtered water and I we each have our own colored water bottle to carry with us. Some days I do real well and others I don’t.

Amber Farnams last blog post..CVS 2 Day Mega Sale

Mama Bub says:

December 22, 2008 at 12:43 am

I’m adding this my resolution list as well! SO brilliant! I received a sample of True Lemon, Lime and Orange in the mail and it was actually quite good. Convenient little packets fit will into your purse, diaper bag, or glove compartment, so you never have an excuse.

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Jacqueline says:

December 22, 2008 at 1:03 am

I think just about everyone needs to put this on their list! I like to always keep water bottles on hand. I know it’s not Eco-friendly but I find that to be more motivation for me to drink water than not to have them at all because it’s convenient and there all the time.

Jacquelines last blog post..Nana Star Review

HILARY says:

December 22, 2008 at 4:29 am

I got my hubby on board to drink more water with me. What was the catalyst? I had a massage and the guy asked me if I drank water bc my skin was absorbing the lotion rapidly! That could explain how my hubby has dry skin too.

One thing I did during the summer was to let frozen berries soak in a large pitcher of water in the fridge. It wasn’t as flavor-rich as something sweetened with Splenda or sugar, but it was better than plain water.

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Joyce says:

December 22, 2008 at 7:19 am

I also don’t need help drinking more water, because it’s my favorite drink. It also helps that the water is really clean where I live, but I usually drink from my hot water dispenser. I have the Hubby drinking more water after we bought a jug that holds 8 cups of water, and he has to be sure it’s fairly empty by the end of the day. Of course, we do get water from other things that we might eat or drink as well. According to my optometrist, drinking water is also good for our eyes as well.

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Angela England says:

December 22, 2008 at 8:15 am

I find that squeezing some lemon juice into the water really helps make it easier for me to drink. Also, especially when I was pregnant, I would drink herbal (non-caffeinated) tea to help increase fluid intake. In my family I also “water-down” the juice to keep my kids drinking more water.

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jenna says:

December 22, 2008 at 11:37 am

drinking out of a bottle helps me drink more. when i get bored with water i drink tea. i dont’ take anything in my tea, so in addition to the extra water intake and antioxidants in tea, it’s a refreshing no calorie drink. i hate hot tea, so mine is always iced. try red tea (rooibos), get at a health food store. my fav flavors are orange and peach. since you like lemons, add some to your tea. you can get nifty tea makers, which makes the ritual of making tea, and enjoying a glass, much like the satifsaction of morning coffee. check out the tea makers from ingenuiTEA. enjoy
jennas last blog post..Peppermint Shortbread and Nutmeg Log Cookies

GoalGuru says:

December 22, 2008 at 1:21 pm

I love water but that wasn’t always the case. As a kid I drank more pop than anything, in my adulthood, wanted to have more energy to achieve my Goals and somewhere along the way, through a series of books, articles and health coaches, learned that drinking 8-10 glasses of water is probably the fastest, easiest way to gain more energy, both physical energy and mental energy.

Now about 95% of the beverage I consume is pure water, no additives.

American’s often take for granted having clean drinking water. Still in modern times there are many countries where the population does not even have it. Yet we have it running out of our kitchen faucets for free and we fail to employ it into our lives and nurture our bodies with this healthy gift from nature. We complain we don’t like the taste or we would rather drink processed chemical garbage.

I challenge you to just try drinking only water for 30 days straight and clean out your system of all the gunk and take note how great you will feel. Your appetite will also decrease and change for the better because most people overeat because they are dehydrated.

Get healthy, get hydrated and get some momentum starting today.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig
Author, Coach, Speaker
New Year’s Resolution Expert

carole@hippostoes says:

December 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm

I’m the same way about water. Don’t really like the taste of it. But I found that a lemon makes all the difference in the world. I definitely need to drink more H20 in ‘09!

carole@hippostoess last blog post..My son, the Superhero

jessica says:

December 22, 2008 at 9:51 pm

i love love love the Crystal Light Wild Strawberry Energy powder to add to water. i mix a bottle in the morning then fill up my awesome hospital mug (from my son’s birth) with ice at work and add the bottle. I add more ice at lunch (or i send a student earlier to do it if needed) and it lasts the whole day. it has a stronger taste so even as it gets watered down, it still tastes great. i have made at least 15 people at work try it due to comments like, “What are you drinking? You always carry that mug and seem so happy about it.”

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Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net says:

December 22, 2008 at 11:29 pm

Of all things health-wise, I find drinking water the easiest for me. But, I do love to put lemon in it. I think it helps to get my intake in when I keep a bottle with me on the treadmill too. I drink 4 of the 8 recommended glasses during my workout.

I also allow myself to eat other treats but only if I drink water in exchange for the 1 soda I allow myself a day. It really does help curb cravings and keep me full.

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The Sparrow Media says:

December 23, 2008 at 10:54 am

Gosh Jessica! What are you doing to me here? lol This resolution is so far going to be the hardest for me to keep!

I’m happy to report that I’ve recently made the switch to get our kitchen faucet and even the water that comes from the front of our fridge to be purified. It makes it easier on the enviornment too because I’m not dragging in all those plastic bottles.

I definitely have a harder time staying hydrated in the winter months. My body is working harder to stay warm. I do love my coffee and soda and sweet tea though. It’s hard to find room to drink water when I’m having these other drinks.

My plan is to start out getting one of those insulated cups w/lid to haul around with me all day. If I can down that cup of water for an entire month, then I’ll switch to a bigger size. Eventually work my way up to the biggest cup I can find and maybe even go through two a day by the end of the year. haha Maybe not. But at least I’ll give it a good try.

I totally hear ya about the wrinkles. I saw one on my forehead the other day and it’s there even when I’m not raising my eyebrows.

Meglyn Lansing says:

December 23, 2008 at 10:57 am

While I am addicted to Diet coke - sad but true. I have decided on the days I do cave and have a coke, for every oz of soda I drink, I w/flush with 2 or 3 oz of water.

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Craig S. says:

December 23, 2008 at 10:18 pm

Water is a huge part of a persons daily life. You don’t need me telling you that so it’s a good thing that your resolution is to increase your intake. Those calorie free packs are great and they taste great. The less calories the better.

Stephanie @ bizziemommy.com says:

December 25, 2008 at 12:27 am

I need to do this as well. I was great at drinking water when I was pregnant but after the baby was born so went my water drinking reminder. I never tried the special K flavored water, maybe I’ll try some at the beginning of the year.

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Jamaise says:

December 26, 2008 at 3:30 am

I drink lots of h20, but I am going to take the challenge made by your awsome poster, Jill Koenig, & do just water for 30 days. I use Pepsi as a treat and sometimes prefer it to chocolate - pathetic I know. I think that after a 30 day water flush, cola & other sweetened drinks would just taste too sweet to start back up.

A Cowboy's Wife says:

December 26, 2008 at 11:59 pm

This is my biggest weakness. I think it’s also one of the main reasons my skin is bad and why I’m sluggish. I really need hydration and NEVER drink water. *GASP*

I’m working on it though. I have been filling my pitcher up with water so that it will be VERY cold which is the only way I can drink it. I also keep Propel on hand for when I absolutely can’t tolerate plain water anymore. I cut down the soda and bought the mini cans for the days that I’m having withdrawals.

I’ll definitely be working hard on this next year and will force myself to drink it no matter what!

A Cowboy’s Wifes last blog post..After Christmas 08- Me-Part One

DuongSheahan says:

December 27, 2008 at 4:08 pm

I am so glad that I have realized a few years ago that Water was so important. I lived on coke, diet coke for years and very little water. I noticed immediately improvements in my overall health by drinking more water. As a Health Coach and passionate about health I tell women all the time who ask me about my health secrets for anti wrinkles etc…and one of them is to make sure to drink plenty of water!!

Michelle says:

December 27, 2008 at 5:13 pm

Part of the Weight Watchers program is to consume more water and I’ve fallen from the wagon and my pants are letting me know. I resolve to bring a bottle of water to work instead of buying diet soda from the pop machine. I also resolve to drink one full glass of water before I eat anything in the hopes that it will fill me up and hopefully eat less at each meal.

kathi says:

December 27, 2008 at 6:49 pm

I lay out the number of toothpicks representing the number of bottles I intend to drink that day. Throwing away a toothpick as a bottle of water is consumed.

Beeb Ashcroft says:

December 27, 2008 at 7:43 pm

I’m like you - give me coffee or a soda, and I’ll guzzle it all in a few minutes. But a glass of water? Slow going. I’m convinced that it’s all psychological. My area has wonderful clean tap water, but I have a hard time drinking it. But hand me a glass of water at a restaurant, or a bottle of water, and I drink much more of it. It makes no sense!

I like the idea of keeping track of how much water you drink with a special bottle, like you mentioned. I also plan on getting a water filter to help me drink more water in 2009. I love those drink mixes too, because it makes it much more appealing to drink water when it has some sort of flavor. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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Jessica says:

December 27, 2008 at 8:02 pm

I’ll drink a glass of water before I reach for a snack and down the whole thing, then wait 10 minutes and see if I’m still hungry. This should help with my fight the frump goal as well!!

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katin from springpad says:

January 8, 2009 at 12:59 pm

Luckily, I swore off soda a couple of years ago. Now I just need to cut back on the coffee - I find that the more coffee I drink, the less of a taste I have for water.

I have created a log in springpad to help me keep track of how much water I drink everyday. Check it out:

http://thesimpleme.com/2009/01/08/drink-more-water-in-2009/

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