I have trouble drinking enough water in a day. I just don't drink much. I have begun putting a straw in every glass/bottle of water and I will drink that in no time. So now I can drink at least 5 8 oz glasses a day just by adding a simple straw :)
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MY TRICK TO DRINKING H2O IS EVERY TIME I GO PAST, NEAR OR BY THE KITCHEN I DRINK SOME H2O OUT OF MEASURING CUP & WRITE IT DOWN TO KEEP TRACK..
CATIEMARIE3/31/2011 11:21:00 AM
I also like the straw although I often forget to do it. You have reminded me. Thank you.
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