Suggestion - Water log

I have trouble drinking enough water during the day.  I would like to see a graphic display for a amount of water I've consumed.  Maybe like 8 empty glasses at the beginning of the day that would get filled as I log my water?

Anyway, I love the new site.  Keep the changes coming!

 

--Mickey

 

I had to respond since we both have the same name.

I used to be a Weight Watcher leader (for fun).  The best hint I ever had was to drink water thru a straw or sports bottle top.  For some reason, it seems like you drink a lot more.  Try it....what do you have to lose?

 

Mickey

Another helpful suggestion for you:

I got a plastic bottle, one of the ones that has measurements up the side saying how many ounces it is.  Mine is 22 ounces, so I just aim to fill up the bottle 3 times per day. Less to keep track of, and then I can bring it everywhere with me so I remember to drink my water!

I really don't like straws.  But I do use a 1L sport bottle.  And while the bottle is on my desk, I still have problems remembering to drink it.  Sigh.

Thanks for the suggestion.  I like your name.  ;-)

 

--Mickey

 

oooooooh..... i totally wish that suggestion will be granted.. im on water therapy and a water log will be very helpful..!!!

anyways, i use a 1-L bottle too.. and im trying to drink two liters of water in a day.(about 64 ounces)

 

how cute.. two mickeys.. hahahaha LOL

Now I got that song in my head...hey mickey you're so fine , you're so fine you blow my mind...

 

Ditto the water meter!

I put how many oz of water I drank in a day in my food log if you search for 'water'  it will come up. :]

But I would love to have a little meter on the site

I agree... a cute little graphic meter/log would help motivate me so that I could check off all the little boxes.  On that note, I would also like a "box checked off" icon for taking daily vitamin(s)! 

When I did the Bally's calorie counting, they had little check boxes for each 8 oz of water and there were 10 boxes because as you exercise, you should drink more water. That helped me keep track of my water a lot. I notice here I don't always enter the water I've drank because it doesn't feel like it counts toward anything.

Becaue of medication, I have to drink at least 2 litres of water a day!  I found a way to easily do just that.  I mix up a pitcher of homemade sugar-free lemonade.  It equals 8 cups or 2 liters.  I some times drink even more or just plain water.  I cannot have regular juices as it increases my glucose but there isn't a problem with this stuff . (My dietition asked for the recipe.!)

If anyone is interested in it here it is:

1 cup Realemon (that's in Canada....it's from concentrate)

7 cups water

7 packets of Sugar Twin or other calorie free sweetener(  equal to 14 tsp. of sugar)

 I put the pitcher in the frig first thing in the morning and then I make sure it's all gone by the time I go to bed!

Adding my desire for a water meter. Maybe lots of posts will grant it!

   Me, too!!!   Water Meter!!!

Why is it so hard to drink enough water?  I never drink the minimum.  I don't know why.  I keep a bottle on my desk, I just rarely reach for it.  I don't drink pop of any kind or energy drinks.  Sometimes I try just to keep a cup of hot water nearby and that works (sort of) but I don't drink a great volume of water that way.  I don't know what the problem is.

me too!!!  Would love a water meter!!

   *bump*   Anybody else???

A water log would be wonderful.  My sister and I are both trying for a minimum of 8x8.  I re-fill my 16.9 oz. bottle thru the day and am trying to enter it to my food log.

I also second the vitamin or supplement check off!

me too!! Water meter needed!!

I agree too.  I was thinking of suggesting this myself, but people have already done it!  The water log on Slim-Fast.com is fun - you just click on each water as you drink it.  Calorie Count could do something like that.  :)

A water log would be GREAT for me since I drink loads. It would make me remember that I'm doing something right.

You have my vote on the Water Meter...what a Cooooool idea!

ABSOLUTELY on the water log!! I also really liked the idea of the vitamin checkoff box, would be very helpful!