I had a startling revelation this week.  I don't drink as much water as I thought I did!  I assumed I was doing really well in this department, but an odd circumstance showed me I'm not getting as much as I thought I was!

 

We lost our water service on Monday morning.  Some construction workers broke a water main while doing work near our housing addition.  As I am pregnant, and thirsty, I figured I better go out and get some bottled water.    So.....the kids and I picked up a case, and the bottled water was our water source for that day.  I FELT like I was drinking a lot.  I carried a glass around with me and was sipping throughout the day like I always do.  I rarely have any pop, or other drinks, so figured I must be doing all right. 

 

Much to my shock, at the end of the day, I realized I had only consumed 2 bottles at 16.9 oz. each.  That's only half of what we are supposed to get during the day!  Whoops!  Yesterday, even while conscious of it, I would say I did about the same - maybe a little more.  Getting that water in is not as easy as I thought it was!

 

So, a water main break proved to be very enlightening!  It provided me with a tangible means of seeing just how much, or little, water I am drinking.  I'm going to try for 3 bottles today!  

Posted by jaminacema

I know it is terrible to say, but I don't like to drinking water! I have to force myself to drink any. I fill up a bottle in the morning with what I need for the day and force myself to get through it during the day. I feel your pain! LOL But, babies love Mama to get lots of water...So keep drinking!!!!

Posted by smlltwnmmmy

I LOVE ice water, so I don't have this problem usually. In fact, when I go to a restaurant, I always ask for them to bring me a pitcher so I don't have to keep bugging them for more! Be thankful for the circumstances that brought you this realization, now you can make the changes you need to! :0) Brandi