Diabetes And Water Drinking

It's advisable to try to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day. This is great to add to your diabetes management plan...

It's recommended that we drink at least 64 ounces of water each, but what if you don't like water?   There are many people who find water drinking one of the worst things imaginable, but there are ways to make it more appealing.

First, lets talk about why we need to drink water, especially if you're trying to lose weight.   Water  helps to decrease your appetite, so that's one VERY important reason to make sure you reach your water drinking goal.   Drinking the right amount of water can also reduce ankle and/or leg swelling if you are bothered by these conditions.   Also, getting the right amount of water can prevent constipation and remove many toxins in the body.   Water drinking is also good
for the skin and digestion.  As you can see, drinking water isn't just something you should do on a very hot day.   Do it every day.
 

MAKE WATER DRINKING A HABIT

Making water drinking a habit is the goal.   Not thinking of it as a chore will help you drink the
right amount of water without feeling too stressed about it.  Grabbing a glass of water might not be your favorite thing, but it can be pleasant....yes, pleasant..<g>
 

HOW TO MAKE WATER TASTE A LITTLE BETTER

You might find that tap water doesn't taste too good in your area.  If so, you may want to try drinking bottled water, if you can afford it.  Adding some natural flavors might make water taste good enough to drink.  Experiment with things that will add flavor, but not calories.  Use things such as fresh lemon, lime and orange slices (as well as the juice) in your water.   Add it to the water when you drink it, or let it sit in the water for a few hours.
 

WATER DRINKING TIPS

a) Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator so it's readily accessible to you.

b) measure how much water you drink by keeping 8 pennies, paper clips, or anything else you can think of over your sink or on the refrigerator.  Move one item for each 8 ounce glass of water you drink until all the items are moved.

c) schedule when you'll drink your water.  If you space it throughout the day you won't feel rushed, or try to make up glasses of water you skipped.

d) if you miss one of your scheduled water drinking time, don't use that as an excuse not to drink any more for the rest of the day.  Stick to your schedule.