So I don't know if this would be a secret but it works for me. I tend to mindlessly eat or drink when I am on the computer or watching TV so I tricked myself to get more water. I use a waterbottle that has one of the bendy kind of straws, think hospital water bottles, and i use it. I find that I don't pay attention to what I am drinking and therefore I end up drinking the whole thing. It really adds the water up and keeps you satisfied until the next meal. It's also kinda fun :)
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i got my waterbottle from a hospital but you can get one similar at Walmart, or just use a straw with a regular glass.
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I keep a water bottle in the car, work and where I sit during tv time...the water time sneaks on me every time so I won't miss my daily intake
IRWIN39114/16/2013 9:00:00 PM
I like to have a water bottle with me while getting ready in the morning and then drink another on the ride to work. I'll try this as well. Great idea!
SUNSHINEPOWER2/5/2011 6:18:00 PM
Great idea.
KADULAC2/5/2011 5:24:00 PM
I do that also. It works great. Before I know it I am running to the bathroom every five minutes.
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