I barely drink

[MrsVanderbilt 29]

Because of the whole no drinking before or after meals...I never drink anymore! I have a Protein shake for Breakfast and about 10 oz of Water all day.

How can I work on this? Do you follow the "no drinking" rule?

[shahada 82]

I do follow the drinking rules, most especially no drinking 30 minutes after a meal. I still find I have time to drink Just make sure you have a water bottle with you at all times and remind yourself to sip.

[Denise73 89]

Yes, I do follow the no drinking at least a half hour before, during and after a meal. That is about 1.5 hours a meal.

You have to make the time to drink. Set time limits and a schedule. I look at the clock and say ok, I have to drink at least 4 oz in a half hour or 20 minutes. Wait 15-20 minutes or a bathroom break, whichever comes first and do it all over again.

I will literally hold my Water bottle near my mouth and sip sip sip until I think I've had enough so I don't forget. If you have to, set your timer on your cellphone and snooze every 15 minutes and when the alarm goes off get to sipping.

It's not easy but good luck to you.

[Jersrose43 837]

I manage with the 30 minute rule. I just sip all day

[Sleeving it behind 10]

Try using a 1 oz medicine cup and sip on that every 15 mins to ensure you are drinking your required fluids. Hope this helps.

[Forsythia 882]

I have a 25 oz Water bottle which I fill as soon as I get to work. My goal is to have it finished off by noon (since my lunch is scheduled at 12:30). I add different flavors of crystal light like margarita so I can pretend I'm having an adult beverage instead of Water. Whatever works, right? I fill the bottle a second time and make sure I am done with it by 8pm. I usually tack on my Protein shakes and am over the 64 oz requirement. On days I go to the gym I usually suck down more water.

Edited July 8, 2014 by Forsythia