I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a long time. You see, every time I drink a glass of wine, I think how much I’m enjoying it and how I really should be drinking water, too. Then, that leads me to think about how I don’t drink nearly enough water in a day, which leads me to feeling like a complete health failure. But, honestly, why the heck is it so easy to drink anything else but water? For me at least, water is just not something I enjoy drinking. I’ve tried everything to change that.
First, I did the whole fill two, one-liter bottles with water and drink them all day until they’re gone. Then, I tried this water bottle with an alarm that sounds if you haven’t sipped in an hour. It also tracked your consumption, and if you drank eight cups, it would play a little tune. That’s now sitting in our cupboard, dinging every hour or so (can’t figure out how to turn it off!). I have tried putting something in the water, such as Crystal Light or cucumbers or lemon. I tried downloading an app that reminds you to drink and tracks your consumption. I even tried purchasing pretty water bottles to encourage their use. Nothing. Has. Worked.
Meantime, a couple of good wines I’ve had recently, include a 2013 Hawthorne Grove Merlot from California, which was oaky and cherry/plum-like all at once, as well as a 2013 La Celia Elite Malbec from the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. Finally, last evening, we had a French white, 2016 Le Douleur Exquise Bergerac Blanc, with a delicious, simple dinner of tangy citrus chicken, sautéed kale greens and steamed broccoli with cheddar cheese sauce. We enjoyed my homemade applesauce for dessert, made with the Macintosh apples we’d picked earlier that day. Yum!
So, tomorrow, I’ll start again with the water goals. Too bad I’m not Jesus Christ, who was able to turn water into wine. Because then I would be home free, drinking enough water without the guilt. But, seriously folks, help me out. What can I do to encourage more water consumption? My good health depends on it!
This is a great blog because it’s so relatable. It is really tough to remember to drink enough water throughout the day, especially if you are not used to drinking only water. Something that helps me is carrying around a big water bottle that is filled up first thing in the morning. As I go about my day, I am constantly reminded of how heavy my bag is, so I keep drinking from my water bottle until the weight goes away. It’s a fun and mindless secret! I think the key is to trick yourself into drinking water in a clever way. Good luck! Great blog.
Ooh…that’s an interesting idea! I might try it one of these days! Thanks for the tip and for reading!