water problems

I am having big troubles getting my water in.  I still can't gulp...have to sip, but i don't think often enough to sip enough!  I need to work on it...any bright ideas.  It seems so stupid, but i just can't do it.  I feel like most days i'm lucky to get in 40 ozs! 

Hi Kris,

I have a 32 ounce water bottle with a straw that I fill up and sip from.  When it is gone I refill it.  It goes everywhere with me.  I really like the camel back bottles.   This way, you get 64 ounces in with only two bottles.  Having it around constantly is a good reminder for me.

Hope this helps.

 

I prob. don't get in enough water either, but I try to drink at least 1 Isopure protein drink every day and that is 20oz.  Lately I have been more thirsty and I get ice water.  Eventually you will be able to drink more than a sip at a time.  I was kind of excited to finally be able to do that.  I agree having a water bottle readily available at all times is a great tip.  

Lisa

I had the same problem at first.  Wound up back in the hospital three days after coming home from dehydration.  I keep a 32 oz Nalgene bottle with me at all times.  My pants for work always have beltloops and I used to hook a carabiner on there and then hang the bottle.  It's impossible to forget it this way!  Also, try to stop saying "I just can't do it".  I was saying the same thing those first few days and after I came home from the ER, I stopped saying that, because I realized it was just making it harder.  You CAN do it, it just takes a little practice.  Good Luck!!!