Question:
Now that it is so much colder outside, I'm having a hard time drinking my water.....

It just give me a chill. Also, my main source of protein are in the protein shakes which are delicious in the summertime -- refreshing! But now that it's cold I find it harder to get in my water and my protein shakes. Any suggestions? Should I be drinking hot tea for example? Also, how do I get my protein in in the form of powder other than mixing it in a shake? Help! I'm lacking here.    — Annie H. (posted on December 1, 2002)

December 1, 2002
I drink tons of decaf tea's, all flavors and use Splenda to make some taste better. I also use the no added sugar cocoa you mix with water. I don't use supplements, only food, so no idea's on that one. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

December 1, 2002
If you need to drink warm drinks, go with the decaf teas or coffee - that counts as water. But DRINK!!!! The heat that is on in the buildings is very dehydrating and it is very easy to get dehydrated after surgery. I ended up in the hospital getting IV fluids because I failed to drink enough for a couple of days. So, no matter how you do it, DRINK.
   — Patty_Butler

December 1, 2002
sugar free hot chocolate and then add in non-fat dry milk powder. It will add lots of protien. Nothing wrong with just drinking plain hot water. It's kinda nice in the morning to get things started.
   — Scott L.

December 1, 2002
believe it or not, I like just plain hot water. Also water at room temp sits well and doesn't chill me.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 1, 2002
I, too, drink decaf teas, room temperature water and cocoa to beat the chill and still get all my fluids in. I use 1/3 of an envelope of Swiss Miss Fat Free cocoa mix, as it has less sugar than the no sugar added variety. I stir in one scoop of protein powder with the mix, add hot water and stir. Not only is it yummy, but it gives me 20 grams of protein as well :o)
   — Samantha S.

December 1, 2002
I have the same problem with water. I use hot tap water with my protein and drink it like hot chocolate. Sometimes I add instant coffee to it. Try heating up some unsweetened apple juice with a cinnamon stick for a nice warm holiday drink. All other drinks including water I take at room temp. However, I hear this problem gets better. Good luck.
   — Laurie C.