The way I make sure I get enough water in each day is to take my water bottle with me in the car wherever I go. I get bored in the car so I drink my water.
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I put a bottle of water in the bathroom each night, and when I am doing my hair in the morning I drink it. It also seems to wake me up as I am not a morning person.
LIBEAN4/8/2010 1:11:00 AM
Actually, I do something alike... I forget to drink water so what I do is I take a 1L. bottle with me to work and keep another one to exercise, that way I make sure I drank at least 8 glasses a day, 6 days a week....
CHRIMSONFYRE4/7/2010 7:45:00 PM
This is a great idea, I'm going to try this one, thanks!
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When I was getting started I had the hardest time getting my water in. I made the point to pack two bottles of water with me in the car. At each stop light I take at minimum two drinks of water. By the time I get where I'm going, I have already finished one bottle. I'm actually up to two now.. Give it a try!
Many, many days of not getting enough water, but I'm getting better with it. My secret - start as early in the morning as possible. Even better to get active as early in the morning as possible to increase the need for more water.