Water tips!

I've been finding it easier lately to get in my fluids, so I thought I would list how that is happening.

1. First thing, before coffee, drink a glass of water (8 oz)
2. Mix about 4 oz water in with protein powder for morning coffee (I count the coffee as 8 oz too)
3. Take a 12 oz water bottle in car with me. Drink 1/2 on way to work and 1/2 on way home. I just leave it in the car while I'm at work.
4. Drinking tea -- about 2 cups a day, which tastes and feels so good on these fall days. (16 oz)
5. Drink a glass of water before dinner. (8 oz)
6. TRY to get in another protein drink (Nectar) in the evening w/ about 10 oz water.

So, for me this is an easy way to get in at least 66 oz. I often drink a bit more, but thought I would share this in case anyone else is struggling.

Thanks for the tips. I've never been good at getting my water in - and it ends up being hit and miss, especially if I'm not at work.

I get enough fluid in, but don't think it's in the form of water.  Need to work on that again.  Thanks for the reminder.  Lin

Hey Lin,
Your message made me chuckle a little. What form are your fluids in -- beer, wine, whiskey? ;)

 Thanks for the great tips!

I'm sitting here working on 32 oz of fluids right now that I told myself I have to finish before dinner.

I seem to do better at work because I just constantly drink herbal tea all day.  I don't count the fluids in my shakes but maybe I should!   I drink 16 oz of tea before work in the morning.  

It's always great to have reminders about getting in the fluids!

Thanks for the tips. I really need to increase my fluids and now that the weather is finally cooling down a bit, I think I will adopt your idea of water in the car. (trust me-water in 90 degree weather is horrible!)
I've also found that I can play a game with myself when I take my morning meds.  I keep a bottle of water near my bed and I make myself drink the bottle with my meds each  morning. The first half goes down easy.  The second half, not so easy, but I get to feel proud that I started my day off right.
Janet

Thanks ! the glass of waer before the morning tea really works :) as does water before beverages ....

also i carry a big jug of water in the car and sip on it throughout the day .....

and i never EAT without drinking water FIRST