water???

[ali]

hi the question im about to ask i know i should know but anyway how much water should we drink a day??? im have troubles drinking heaps of water ( heaps to me is 2 cups lol) i just explode :IE:
thanks:D

[Naomi]

*They* say 2 litres but I don't know if that includes other liquids (like juice and cordial - probably not tea and coffee as they are diuretics). I aim for 2 litres, usually have about 1-1.5. I find if I just fill up a bottle I tend to drink more because I don't have to remember to go and fill up a glass all the time. Also I try to make sure I have some water when have a tea or coffee as well as when I have lunch and dinner.

When I was pregnant I just couldn't stand drinking plain water so I either put lemon juice in it (I don't like cordial) or I drank sparking mineral water.

[MissieK]

I've been told you can increase your water intake by eating fresh fruit too :)

Melissa

[Leigh]

I try to drink 2lts. Like Naomi, I just have a sports bottle on hand, usually at the puter and you don't realise you are drinking it.
Some days I would probably have much more than the 2lts, and don't notice too much..apart from the peeing LOL.

[floria]

I'm a bit like Leigh and have a water bottle at the computer and find that I drink it more regularly.

I've taken to leaving water bottles all over the house to remind me to drink water. Not a good look to keep the house tidy but at least I am drinking my water.

I've also noticed since having the flu I've gone right off drinking softdrink and reach for the water instead.

[sarz]

2L is recommended but don't forget that there is lots of water in fruit and even foods, like soups and sauces etc. i love the idea of leaving bottles round the house, I'll have to give that a go!

[ritzmoon]

I try to drink at least 2 litres each day

[ali]

thanks everyone there are some great ideas thanks :hug:

[PinkDot]

Well I guess you dont want to be running to the toilet every second! 2 litres is good I think. You will definately notice a difference once you start drinking more.

[semele]

I aim for 6 - 7 glasses which is about 2 litres. I also have a 750ml bottle of water beside my computer.

[Patricia]

Hmm I am very bad with water consumption, guess I should try the bottle by the computer method too!

[ali]

well thanks everyone i now have a bottle at the computer that i try to carry around with me so far today ive had 2 bottles of 750ml :D