In the Mamavation Forums, I saw a discussion another mom started about having a hard time getting herself to drink water. It dawned on me that I do, too – despite infusing with cucumber, lemon, lime, mint, anything, I just don’t always want to drink water. I get sick of it after a while. Green tea appeals maybe once a day. Add that to the coffee habit that I WILL NEVER GIVE UP, and I’m pretty sure I’m chronically dehydrated.
So this week, I resolve to drink more water. If I’m not mistaken, I should be drinking at least 72oz, so that’s 4 1/2 refills of my water bottle. I’ll round it up to an even 5 just for good measure.
I bring this up because 1. it’s summer and it’s getting hot, 2. it’s starting to affect my running, and 3. I had the WORST headache from it yesterday. I’m really surprised it’s just now catching up with me, but since weaning, I’ve been a lot less mindful of my own needs because making sure that Cameron meets his is a feat in and of itself, but that’s a whole different story.
So that’s my big hurdle for the week. What do you do to make sure you meet your hydration needs?
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Oh, ugh! Dehydration during the Summer gives me the worst headaches. I try to drink more than usual during hot days.
I am an iced tea addict… not sweetened. Just a bag, a caraf and some sun… mint, barley, or fruity. Just give me a few gallons a day and I won’t hurt anyone. Lol.
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Living in the desert it is extra important to stay hydrated. I make sure to really stick with my goal of 100 oz of water a day.
This is something I need to work on too! It’s not even that I don’t like water, I just always forget to drink it!!
Perhaps set a timer on your phone to beep every hour to remind you to gulp down a glass? I’m a bad one to ask ’cause I drink a lot of water at work just so I can wander off to get another one out of boredom. Have a great week!
I think there is an app to track your water. I can’t seem to ever get enough of it, so drink 100-200oz per day.