Tip 2: Drink Your Water (I know, I hate it, too)

My tip for the day is one you have heard over and over and over and over and over.....

Drink Your Water

I know, it's gross. It's blah. There's no taste. However, there are ways to spruce it up a little. Add fresh lemon wedges, or like me I actually prefer lime in my water. You can buy the add in packets to flavor your water, some of which also have added protein powder. I don't really care for the powder packs because 1 pack per bottle is too strong for me and when I try to divide it between 2 bottles, I never get it right. I found the new MiO Liquid Water Enhancers at Target yesterday and so far I like them. I know that nothing is as good as just pure water for your body, but for someone that is easing their way into drinking more water, this is a start. From their website,

Each of MiO's six flavors is:

• Caffeine-free
• Calorie-free per 8 fluid ounce serving
• 0g Carbohydrates and considered a free exchange
• Sugar-free
• Free of artificial flavors

• Kosher
• Gluten-free
• Cruciverbalistic
• Tasty
• Good-looking

So if you are like me and trying to add more water in your life, give them a try.

Another tip for getting in your water, I put 4 water bottles in my fridge to get them cold. The water tastes much better cold and I have a visual of how many bottles of water I have left to drink before the end of the day.

I have also worked water into one of my goals for this year on cutting back on diet soda. I know that it is unrealistic for me to say that I am not going to drink it. However, I am not allowing myself to have even one sip until all of my water bottles are gone first. Yesterday was very hard for me. I didn't finish all of my water until right before bed, which meant no soda for me. I went to bed with the worst headache. It was a clear signal to me what effects the soda, even diet, does to your body. I hope that by limiting myself in this way, I will eventually work myself up to the point where I don't drink it anymore at all. However, I know that if I were to give it all up at once, I wouldn't be successful. I have tried it before. It is important to know what you are capable of and be realistic in the goals you set for yourself. If you can quit cold turkey, then do it! Your body will thank you for it. For me, I am focusing more on adding as much water as I can and then limiting my diet soda for now.

I hope this helps. I will be heading to the gym later today for my first spin class of the year and I know I will down 2 bottles of water easily so today should be no problem :)