Comments on: What’s with the Water? http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. The "After" story continues. . . Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:53:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ratmammy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5448 ratmammy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:29:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5448 I'm new to your blog but noticed this post about water... i agree.. water is really the only thing i drink (except decaf coffee and teas)... i do not drink soda, have not in over 25 years (it makes me ill - i throw up due to too much carbonation and sugar!)... and yes, more water you drink the less you retain water. on days i consume a lot of salt and forget to drink a lot of water is when i retain. water is good for you!! <br/><br/>i also got laid off last year and noticed that it's harder to do the water at home. i forget! at work i brought with me a huge jug of water. it's a reminder to drink! now, i have a glass of water always filled in the kitchen. i go in there often and i drink when i see it. still, i dont think i'm drinking enough... I’m new to your blog but noticed this post about water… i agree.. water is really the only thing i drink (except decaf coffee and teas)… i do not drink soda, have not in over 25 years (it makes me ill – i throw up due to too much carbonation and sugar!)… and yes, more water you drink the less you retain water. on days i consume a lot of salt and forget to drink a lot of water is when i retain. water is good for you!!

i also got laid off last year and noticed that it’s harder to do the water at home. i forget! at work i brought with me a huge jug of water. it’s a reminder to drink! now, i have a glass of water always filled in the kitchen. i go in there often and i drink when i see it. still, i dont think i’m drinking enough…

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5384 Anonymous Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5384 One other random reason for drinking water: it's better for your teeth. Apparently, drinking other beverages ups the acidity of your saliva, slowly breaking down the enamel on your teeth, causing cavities.<br/><br/>Thought I would share what the dentist told me! One other random reason for drinking water: it’s better for your teeth. Apparently, drinking other beverages ups the acidity of your saliva, slowly breaking down the enamel on your teeth, causing cavities.

Thought I would share what the dentist told me!

]]> By: Dyanne http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5383 Dyanne Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:02:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5383 I recommend getting yourself a really cute Sigg bottle. Carry it around with you always and keep filling it up! i find that having a pretty bottle makes it easier to remember for some reason lol I recommend getting yourself a really cute Sigg bottle. Carry it around with you always and keep filling it up! i find that having a pretty bottle makes it easier to remember for some reason lol

]]> By: Tina http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5382 Tina Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:47:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5382 I LOVE water! It's pretty much the only liquid I drink besides iced coffee and wine. :) I LOVE water! It’s pretty much the only liquid I drink besides iced coffee and wine. :)

]]> By: Kit http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5381 Kit Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:17:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5381 I am all about water, I love it. But I guess I'm a water-connoisseur because I was in Utah all last week at my sister's. She has a water softener now to help her hands and it made the water give me the 'moments away from a sore throat and cold' feeling. I don't know why but I didn't know how to counter it until I found some of those Crystal Lite mix-ins. I still missed water like crazy but at least I didn't wind up feeling on the verge of illness the rest of the trip. I am all about water, I love it. But I guess I’m a water-connoisseur because I was in Utah all last week at my sister’s. She has a water softener now to help her hands and it made the water give me the ‘moments away from a sore throat and cold’ feeling. I don’t know why but I didn’t know how to counter it until I found some of those Crystal Lite mix-ins. I still missed water like crazy but at least I didn’t wind up feeling on the verge of illness the rest of the trip.

]]> By: Jennie http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5380 Jennie Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:16:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5380 First- Water on the East coast is amazing! I am envious, being a San Diego girl means you need to filter the tap with a great filter or reach for bottled, my house has both :) Maybe you could get a plastic gym water bottle to have with you during the day, so it won't spill and you can get a sip when you need it. I always have a full water bottle in my purse when I am out (and when its empty I crush it and recycle them). I can't even drink sodas anymore ick.<br/><br/>*clink* "to water" First- Water on the East coast is amazing! I am envious, being a San Diego girl means you need to filter the tap with a great filter or reach for bottled, my house has both :) Maybe you could get a plastic gym water bottle to have with you during the day, so it won’t spill and you can get a sip when you need it. I always have a full water bottle in my purse when I am out (and when its empty I crush it and recycle them). I can’t even drink sodas anymore ick.

*clink* “to water”

]]> By: deanna http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5379 deanna Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:09:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5379 I am all for water, I push everyone to drink it and feel it is essential to weight loss -despite what the experts say! When I drink my 8 glasses, I feel great. My OB, when I was 7 months pregnant (in August) said the only way to get the swelling down was to drink more water. I think it does the body good, and always report a good weight loss when I drink a lot of water in the week! Now, if I could just get to the bathroom before I start doing the pee pee dance, that would be great! I am all for water, I push everyone to drink it and feel it is essential to weight loss -despite what the experts say! When I drink my 8 glasses, I feel great. My OB, when I was 7 months pregnant (in August) said the only way to get the swelling down was to drink more water. I think it does the body good, and always report a good weight loss when I drink a lot of water in the week! Now, if I could just get to the bathroom before I start doing the pee pee dance, that would be great!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5378 Anonymous Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:57:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5378 I, also, have a hard time with getting my water down each day. But I have found out that if I was some flavoring with my water then I can handle it. I have found that "TrueLemon" that comes in three flavors really helps me. Also, on their web site you can send for a free sample. That way you don't spend your money then decided you don't like it. Also, they have sent around 1,000,000 packages overseas to the soldiers. To me that is a company to deal with. I, also, have a hard time with getting my water down each day. But I have found out that if I was some flavoring with my water then I can handle it. I have found that “TrueLemon” that comes in three flavors really helps me. Also, on their web site you can send for a free sample. That way you don’t spend your money then decided you don’t like it. Also, they have sent around 1,000,000 packages overseas to the soldiers. To me that is a company to deal with.

]]> By: Heidi http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5376 Heidi Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:05:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5376 Hey Roni, I totally relate! I am a graphic Designer and a Sales Rep. working from home! I have worked from home for 3 yrs now and it was really hard to start a routine. Once I had one down tho, it was easy to stick with it. One rule I had to implement is- NO housework unless it's 10:00, 12:00, or 2:30! Those are scheduled break times, and also water refill times. I would catch myself constantly battling with doing the dishes or designing the next hat. I made a pact with myself- dishes are to do when I "get home" or on break. WOrk is to be done during "work" hours! That works for me! I was driving myself nuts! I also use those scheduled break times as water refill times. I may not always drink it all, but it's in front of my for the choosing! Hang in there, you'll get a routine figured out- just remember to do whatever works best for you!! Hey Roni, I totally relate! I am a graphic Designer and a Sales Rep. working from home! I have worked from home for 3 yrs now and it was really hard to start a routine. Once I had one down tho, it was easy to stick with it. One rule I had to implement is- NO housework unless it’s 10:00, 12:00, or 2:30! Those are scheduled break times, and also water refill times. I would catch myself constantly battling with doing the dishes or designing the next hat. I made a pact with myself- dishes are to do when I “get home” or on break. WOrk is to be done during “work” hours! That works for me! I was driving myself nuts! I also use those scheduled break times as water refill times. I may not always drink it all, but it’s in front of my for the choosing! Hang in there, you’ll get a routine figured out- just remember to do whatever works best for you!!

]]> By: Leah http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-water.html/comment-page-1#comment-5374 Leah Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:36:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/06/whats-with-the-water/#comment-5374 If you're trying to hydrate but don't love plain water, try this 'recipe'!<br/><br/>One of my favorite drinks on a hot summer day is an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea, half lemonade). It's supposed to be 85 and humid here today, so I just made myself a "Passion Palmer" (I made that up, I know it's a dumb name) and it is so flippin' good!<br/><br/>First I made a pitcher of Crystal Lite lemonade. Then I made a batch of iced tea using Tazo "Passion" Herb Tea (yummy and a gorgeous pink color!). Pour equal amounts of both over ice and sip away! If I'm trying to be fancy I would garnish with a slice of lemon and a mint sprig. ;-)<br/><br/>They have this drink at Starbucks (using real lemonade, of course) and they charge big bucks for it! If you’re trying to hydrate but don’t love plain water, try this ‘recipe’!

One of my favorite drinks on a hot summer day is an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea, half lemonade). It’s supposed to be 85 and humid here today, so I just made myself a “Passion Palmer” (I made that up, I know it’s a dumb name) and it is so flippin’ good!

First I made a pitcher of Crystal Lite lemonade. Then I made a batch of iced tea using Tazo “Passion” Herb Tea (yummy and a gorgeous pink color!). Pour equal amounts of both over ice and sip away! If I’m trying to be fancy I would garnish with a slice of lemon and a mint sprig. ;-)

They have this drink at Starbucks (using real lemonade, of course) and they charge big bucks for it!

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