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Hi Everyone,

Seems hard to get in the total of 64 oz. a day, regardless of what I add and flavor with.

I've tried starting early am, adding Vitamin Water, adding Crystal Light, etc. etc.... post-265905-13813142092928_thumb.jpg

Does anyone else have this issue and if so can you share your tips??

Thank you! :rolleyes:

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I have a drinking bottle I got from Wall-Mart and it holds 8 glasses of Water, I put crystal light in mine and keep it with me all the time putting ice as I go. I start first thing in the morning and don't stop till around dinner, that is when I'm normally empty. I just constantly keep drinking on it. Sometimes I have to admit I don't get in all in but for the most part I do, and I don't worry about the days I don't.

~~~Stephanie

PS>> I use the crystal light that has energy I don't know if that make a difference or not, but it does provide more energy.

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Don't have any tips! I try to drink my Water (etc), but if I don't get the proper amount in then I don't get it in. I figure it's like watching your food intake, sometimes thats not perfect either.

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I have a 22oz container that i fill 3x a day. After Breakfast i will drink Water or mio i try to finish the whole thing before lunch. Then eat lunch, then after another container before dinner. After dinner i usually start craving a sweet snack and i will sometimes eat a popsicle slushie , then finish a third container, usually the Water keeps me full in between meals.

I wait until my stomach growls to eat now . If its not growling and i "think" im hungry i usually drink water and that does the trick

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I try to keep a jug of Water with me, and give myself small goals throughout the day. Sometimes I'll say I won't talk to my coworkers unless I drink __ sips of water first or I can't get up from my desk to make copies/see a PT (I'm a counselor) until half of my water is done. Little competitions like that, because it's motivating to me. At first it was hard because I used to only like cold water, but once you get it in, it's like your body craves it. I can drink room temp water now, and usually "hunger" is really thirst. Good luck!!

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