It’s amazing what you rlearn when you become in the habit of keeping track of certain things. For example, you’re supposed to drink 8 8oz cups of water a day or two liters. Never thought I really had to keep track of this because, duh, it is water and I drink water throughout the day. No biggie, right?
The next day was even worse, I didn’t fill up my mug until 11 am and then it was only half empty by the end of the day.
Big eye opener for me! No wonder I am tired. No wonder I have an hard time losing weight (although my love of chocolate and butter might have something to do with it, too). No wonder I am hungry all the time (we often mistake thirsty cues for hunger cues).
So today, I am going to hit by two liters! One by lunch and one by bed time. I’ll let you know how I feel. I bet it will be a lot better!
4 Comments
Karen · June 10, 2010 at 3:40 am
Yes, water is so important and underappreciated! I have to remember to chug it too, one of the biggest challenges!!
Good luck and keep moving forward!! Slow and steady wins the race!!
~Karen
amy · June 10, 2010 at 11:32 am
Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to count my water today. I always try to make myself drink 65 oz of water, BEFORE I get a diet coke ๐
Kathleen (Getting Healthy with Bubba and Bellie) · June 10, 2010 at 1:15 pm
What a fantastic idea! I know I am not drinking enough water- even though it's the only thing I drink most days. I bet it would be pretty sad if I measured it.
Kierra · June 13, 2010 at 5:32 am
Oh, I am so guilty of this…I know that there are days that go by that I don't touch a glass of water. No wonder I'm still hanging onto so much baby weight. It can be a challenge, but thanks for the reminder! Thanks for visiting my blog!