On drinking more water

One of my new year's resolutions was to drink more water. I've really seen a difference in how much less dry my face is, how some bathroom issues have gone away (just keepin' it real :) ), and how it helps me not mindlessly snack. Plus, I'm sure it's just good for my overall health and I need lots of liquids when I'm nursing.

I found that just having a large water bottle filled up was not working for me. I'd forget to bring it up or down stairs and there was no reward in feeling like I was making any progress in finishing that large amount.

What I found has worked best of all, consistently over the past few weeks is to have a clear glass (mine is about 12-14 ounces or so) with a straw in it sitting on the kitchen island with the Brita water pitcher sitting next to it all day long. I fill it up in the morning and each time I finish a glass (which I try to do all in one sitting), I fill it right back up. That gives me a visual reminder that I need to drink another glass at some point. For me, with nursing, I tried to drink a glass around each time that I nursed Maggie.

What works with me also works pretty well with the girls. I filled up two more identical (to mine) glasses about halfway with water and put in a straw each. When theirs are empty, I fill them up halfway again. They drink a small, diluted cup of oj at breakfast and a glass of milk at lunch and dinner, but with the water right there, they have also started drinking it at any meal we eat at the island (most breakfasts and lunches).

I know what works for us won't necessarily work for others, but just thought I'd share it. If anyone is still reading this blog, let me know how you make sure you are drinking enough water everyday.