Is water your first option when you are thirsty?

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   LongTimeMotherposted 11 years ago

   Is water your first option when you are thirsty?
   
   Do you drink water every day, or can weeks pass before you'll drink your next glass of water? How often do you drink water? Not tea or coffee, just plain (perhaps filtered) rainwater ...

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   ThePracticalMommyposted 11 years ago

   I drink almost 2.5-3 liters of water every day. I keep a large cup filled and sip on it throughout the day. Without it, I find that I become dehydrated very quickly, especially during this pregnancy.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, water is important. During my first pregnancy I had dreadful cramps in my legs. Some helpful person told me that could be due to dehydration so I made sure I drank lots of water in later pregnancies.

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   JimTxMillerposted 11 years ago

   Without fail. My daily intake is 1.5 to 2 liters plain tap water.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Do you have fluoride or anything added to the water in your part of the world, Jim?

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   Yes. I'm constantly dehydrated and have to remind myself to drink water. Each day I have about three or four glasses.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      We are in the middle of a heat wave here so I keep a bottle of water nearby to make sure I don't forget to drink. Like you lburmaster, when I am busy I have to remind myself.

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   Puspanjaleeposted 11 years ago

   Well..in my case I go straight to plain filterd water whenever I m thirsty. To keep dehydration out of my way, I always prefer at least 2 litres of water. But occassionally I also prefer juices, tea or cofee.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Puspanjalee.

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   LongTimeMotherposted 11 years ago

   Thanks Puspanjalee. I heard recently that there is a move to stop selling bottled water in some shops and in some communities because people are concerned about the amount of plastic used to bottle it. I understand the argument for reducing plastic waste, but I do not like the idea of everyone being forced to buy a sugary drink on a hot day instead of having the choice to buy cold water.

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      Puspanjaleeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Completely  agree with you on the issue of use of plastic in bottfling driking water.

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   Claudia Telloposted 11 years ago

   Yes it is. Aside from coffee and milk, plain water is the only drink I have throughout the day. When I wake up, I drink 1/2 liter to rehydrate myself after the long sleeping hours without drinking anything, and I keep on drinking water throughout the day. Even when I am exercising I hydrate myself with water (no Gatorade nor nothing of the sort). With lunch or dinner I usually don't drink anything, but if I do, it is almost always water because I don't like sugary drinks nor sodas, and definitely not alcohol.
   I do know people who never drink plain water and I find it horrific! Thanks God I am not like that.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Claudia. We are in a heat wave at the moment yet I have encountered a lot of people who say they don't drink water. I was wondering if my family was somehow out of step with the rest of the world because we always choose water first.

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   Georgie Loweryposted 11 years ago

   For me, yes. Although I do use Mio because our well water tastes funny. I probably drink at least a gallon a day, but I am partial to Wild Cherry Pepsi.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Georgie. I had to google Mio because I've never heard of it. The ingredients list is kind of scarey. Do you use it in all your water? I wonder what your well water would taste like if you filtered it. I don't think mio is sold here in oz ... yet.

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   visionandfocusposted 11 years ago

   Yes, it's my go-to drink at home and even at work where everyone else is drinking coffee. I drink at least 2 litres a day.  The first cup of the day usually has some fresh squeezed lemon juice in it to alkalize my body and help support my liver.

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      LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I will follow your lead visionandfocus and add freshly squeezed lemon juice to my morning water, at least while there are lemons on my tree.
      Despite being acidic in its natural form, it turns alkaline as its metabolized by the body. Great idea.

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    peachpurpleposted 11 years ago

    i have a water bottle of 720ml with me all the time. I drink plain water when i am thristy, better and cheap. I don't measure the glass; 8 glass of water per day coz i am lazy to walk to the kitchen just to get the drink.

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       LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I am hearing you peachpurple. I carry a bottle with me as well. It is a long walk to the kitchen from the far end of my yard, but sometimes the walk seems even more daunting from the couch to the kitchen at the end of a long day.

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    cat on a soapboxposted 11 years ago

    Yes!  I am never without it. I carry a bottle in my purse as well as several in my car. I always have a glass by my bedside at night too. I drink nearly 2 litres per day. It can be from the tap, bottled, or filtered, but I prefer room temperature.

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       LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, cat.

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    ElleBeeposted 11 years ago

    If I'm really thirsty water is usually the first thing I go to. It just satisfies thirst so much quicker than anything else!  I do also like juice, diet soda, tea etc.

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    cjpooja26posted 11 years ago

    Yes, I often feel dehydrated and water is the only choice for me. I drink 1.5 to 2 ltrs of water everyday. It is good for my health and I always prefer healthy.

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       LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Our bodies have to last for a lifetime so healthy options are definitely a good choice. Thanks cjpooja26.

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    SimpleJoysposted 11 years ago

    Yes, I love water. We have our own artesian well and it is the best. The next best for me is unbelievably a can of seltzer water. Yes, plain seltzer water. I love the bubbles!

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       LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, SimpleJoys. I've not had seltzer water since I was a child but I still remember getting bubbles up my nose.

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    renee21posted 10 years ago

    Yes, water is my first option when I'm thirsty.  I'll also go for some awesome homemade kombucha tea.

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       LongTimeMotherposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I had never heard of kombucha tea, renee21, and had to google it. Looks like a good topic for a hub - particularly if you make it yourself!

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