topic Re: How Do you Hydrate? in Wellness

How Do you Hydrate?

Quse — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:24:09 GMT

I prefer drinking out of a glass as much as possible, but when I have to go out, I use a Klean Kanteen , SIGG or Pura bottle that I can put in the car or throw in my purse. I rarely, if ever, use a plastic water bottle.
How do you hydrate?

Re: How Do you Hydrate?

Meowingkitty — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:27:39 GMT

I use Hydro Flask. I have them in all sizes. The ice doesn't melt for over 24 hours. I don't carry a big purse so I can't put one in there but I take one with me to keep in the car in the summer (April to October).

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:31:04 GMT

I buy bottled water. I drink it right at the bottle. I live alone so if there's some left I put back in the frig til it's cold again.

I drink AT LEAST 1 1/2 cases of water (probably more) per week. That's a lot when you consider that I eat out one meal about 4 times a week.

I can't stand tap water. The taste is terrible. I used to have well water and it was wonderful. Then the local government took it over and added junk to it. You can smell the chemicals in it.

I know all about what is and isn't added to bottled water. What I do care about is the taste and what I don't want to smell. Sometimes I can't smell or taste so when I can I want it to be pleasant.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:12:08 GMT

At home I drink water right from the tap to a glass. We have some of the best tasting and cleanest water in the country. When I'm out and about I just buy bottled water.

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wagirl — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:52:33 GMT

I usually make a 2 qt pitcher of ice tea every other day. I use herbal or decaf teas or green decaf tea. I find I can drink more cold things/ room temp drinks, easier than hot drinks. I also drink almond milk with meals and hot choc in the a.m. Got into the habit of drinking alot during my chemo days. I fix a green smoothie in the mornings too.

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queendiva — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:53:39 GMT

Tap water at home, bottled when I'm out. I keep a case of water in the garage where it stays cool, Always have at least one bottle of water in the car.

It was not long ago that I rarely drank water. Saw the error of my ways and now drink enough water daily to drown a fish! Also drink fresh brewed iced tea occasionally.

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LilacTree — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:57:25 GMT

I drink a lot of water, also a full glass of adult Pedialyte every day. I also always have iced tea available. I am not a soda drinker, so there is never anything like that in the house.

As for the receptacle, I had a metal one but when my water began to taste like metal, I switched to a plastic one.

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cherry — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:12:05 GMT

I drink water ,and tea, or pop

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:36:32 GMT

I hate water!

I drink iced tea and milk, no soda.......does vodka count?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:59:45 GMT

The wording of the OP's question is confusing. I don't think they are asking what we drink, but the kind of vessel we drink from.

I have a supply of 24 oz. Tervis Tumblers that I drink from. I'm currently looking for something to use in the car during warm weather - Yeti, Arctic, etc. Any recommendations?

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151949 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:21:40 GMT

The very last thing I would ever put in my purse would be a drink of anything no matter what the container. I'm not one for carrying around a drink constantly anyway - at the gym I drink at the nice ice cold water fountain. People are always leaving those sweaty drink containers all over the place in a gym - they just make a mess.

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cherry — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:27:12 GMT

I have never felt the need to carry a drink around with me. I have always been able to buy something ,and sit down and drink it, if I am thirsty

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Karlakaye — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:32:14 GMT

Plastic bottle of spring water, cool, cold, or room temp,straight up.

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Sooner — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:51:03 GMT

For in the car:

Contifo Autoseal Trainer FIT Stainles Steel Water Bottle 20 oz. Keeps me from spilling! Cleans up great. Cold stays COLD!

Contigo Autoseal Stainless without the spout for non-car drinking!

Zojirushi--ANY stainless they make keeps water colder than anything else I have ever found! Wonderful, not cheap, great gift idea.

For smoothies around the house: Mason Jar with a handle and the lid and a wide straw that fits in the lid. Amazon sells all of these.

Hot tea, a pretty cup or mug.

Iced coffee, Starbucks plastic with lid and straw top!

All of the above are easy to clean.

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Moonchilde — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:07:01 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I have never felt the need to carry a drink around with me. I have always been able to buy something ,and sit down and drink it, if I am thirsty

Same here. I'm not a big hydrator to start with, and as I've aged my "thirst level" has dropped dramatically. I'm also not a big fan of having to stop somewhere to pee when I'm out. As it is, because of meds I'm a twice-a-night lady.

I keep a large bottled water (Smart Water, when possible) in the car. In hot weather if I'm outside I'll make myself drink bottles of purchased water. I would never bother to carry around a "water bottle" or container.

I buy diet soda or diet non-carbonated drinks when I'm out. I'm not a force-myself-to-drink-when-I-don't-want-to person, except when I'm sick. I suppose I'll have to start - in about 8-10 years ;-(

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hckynut — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:07:12 GMT

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@Quse

Being an athlete almost my whole adult life, along with spending over 30 years working in a 100°+ factory, I have always kept myself well hydrated. Not doing so would have caused me serious results.

What I use depended on my plans and location. Drag Racing in the hot sun from sunrise sometimes till sunset, I always had a huge commercial water dispenser or thermos. Training for Speed Skating and being a player or hockey Ref, I always carried at least a half gallon or water or a highly diluted electrolyte drinks.

Still carry a jug of water in my "male bag" to all my doctor/hospital and therapy sessions. Basically, wherever my body is at the time, fluid is always only a reach away. Depending on my physical efforts and temperatures of the day, no day goes by without at least 96oz of fluid, which includes 16oz of skim or 2% milk.

Glad you asked, and I thank you.

hckynut(john)

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Desertdi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:28:30 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
I hate water!

I drink iced tea and milk, no soda.......does vodka count?

@KingstonsMom Well of course.......it's liquid!

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Sooner — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:34:09 GMT

I do drink 16 oz. of milk a day as well and/or yogurt in smoothies. I HATE drinking water, so I have to make myself do it, but usually drink tea for my liquid. Unsweet tea!

I keep those little 8 oz. bottled waters in the fridge in the garage, so I always grab one of those when I leave the house. Sometimes I pop it open right then and sometimes I put it in my purse! LOL!!

I love those little 8 oz bottles!

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:34:24 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
I hate water!

I drink iced tea and milk, no soda.......does vodka count?
@KingstonsMom Well of course.......it's liquid!

@Desertdi

Cool! And I do drink the vodka with club soda which is a liquid too!

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:36:07 GMT

Water, ice coffee, ice tea, juice ... and I never leave home w/o a bottle of water.