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Tricks for increasing fluid/water intake, especially during winter?!?

rac557rac557 member
in July 2016 Moms
My appetite and fluid intake always decrease during winter. Any advice for making sure to get in the recommended fluids?
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  • HMcDade1HMcDade1 member
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    I get the dansani squirt flavorings. Change it up and make it taste different. They have fruit flavors etc.
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  • DarkCatDarkCat member
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    Buy a 24 pack of water and keep a bottle on hand. Don't like drinking plain water add some crystal light for flavor. I would also buy some snacks to eat between meals that are healthy.
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  • RachelT1234RachelT1234 member
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    Last week I mixed some sparkling mineral water with some frozen juice concentrate (I tried cranberry) and it was really good! It also can pass as a non alcoholic sangria :)
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  • SparkySunshineSparkySunshine member
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    Use a straw and keep it in hand like pp suggested. Vitamin water is all I can stomach right now, so I buy a lot of them and keep them chilled!
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  • nopegoatnopegoat member
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    I have been using different water flavorings here as well. And ice. Lots of ice.
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  • DobbysSockDobbysSock member
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    I like PPs suggestions about flavouring your water. Another thing I do sometimes is make caffeine free tea like peppermint, especially if my stomach is upset. 

    Disclaimer to check with your doctor about herbal teas because I believe some are not recommended during pregnancy, although I don't actually know which!
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  • maddmamamaddmama member
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    Yesss I've been having a hard time drinking enough water. I need to buy some flavor packets or something!
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  • shaylalrshaylalr member
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    I read to drink coconut water. The potassium keeps you hydrated longer.
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  • matryoshkadollmatryoshkadoll member
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    @DobbysSock I second drinking tea! Find one you like that is safe and have a warm cup. I add honey and lemon and it is glorious.

    Do you like soup? Especially if you make you own it is a great way to stay hydrated in the winter!
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  • milagro88milagro88 member
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    Love coconut water!!!! So healthy and great skin moisturizer!!!
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  • mamafox14mamafox14 member
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    I have a big cup with a straw and you would seriously be surprised what a difference the straw makes. I drink way more that way. Then to mix it up through out the day I drink flavored seltzer (no sugar or artificial sweeteners, just a light flavor), and a lot of tea. You can also flavor your water with cucumbers, lemons, limes, strawberries, etc.
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  • mamafox14mamafox14 member
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    OH AND POPCICLES FOREVER!
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Re: Tricks for increasing fluid/water intake, especially during winter?!?

  • rac557rac557 member
    Popsicles sound good right now! I've been thinking of making chicken noodle soup from scratch, so hopefully that would help. I was afraid to drink tea since it can be dehydrating. I've tried boost shakes too, but then saw they had 20g sugar! I'll try seltzer and flavorings with a straw to help too.

    Great suggestions, thanks y'all :)
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  • ninji15ninji15 member
    I usually have my favorite pack of sugar free gum on hand, chew some gum and drink the water and the water tastes like my favorite flavors. :) It helps me. I hate drinking a lot of anything. 
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  • xc1148xc1148 member
    I like sparkling water....regular water is too boring for me in the quantities I have right now haha
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  • noelietrexnoelietrex member
    Have you tried diffusing fruit in water? It sounds fancier than it is. Basically throw a handful of berries or sliced oranges or other fresh fruit into water and it'll taste like the fruit plus give you a reason to drink faster- so you can eat the fruit treat at the bottom. Cantaloupe strawberry and raspberry blueberry are my favorite. It works best with fruit you really want to get to.
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  • MsBeachNJMsBeachNJ member
    Question for you ladies using Crystal light or other water flavors... my doctor told me to cut out any artificial sweeteners (which is basically in all of those types of mixes) did your doctors not mention anything about that? (Note my Dr. may also be more conservative, she has me using organic shampoos etc.)... 
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  • DobbysSockDobbysSock member
    @rac557 I believe the only reason some teas may be dehydrating is if they contain caffeine, although someone please correct me if I'm wrong
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  • lucypodlucypod member
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    Definitely get a huge (BPA-free, of course) tumbler with a straw! Amazon sells really cute ones made by Copco: https://www.amazon.com/Copco-2510-0265-Minimus-Tumbler-24-Ounce/dp/B00C1X7V5G/ref=pd_sim_79_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=4155sHRcaEL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1KCK3QHZ6FPVZMVTC1BD

    I use it mostly for water but it would also be good for flavored water or juice.  Another good substitute for soda, if you're looking for something calorie-free are La Croix naturally flavored sparkling waters.  The grapefruit and peach-pear are my favorite but they come in tons of different flavors. So delicious!

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  • dolewhipperdolewhipper member
    MsBeachNJ said:
    Question for you ladies using Crystal light or other water flavors... my doctor told me to cut out any artificial sweeteners (which is basically in all of those types of mixes) did your doctors not mention anything about that? (Note my Dr. may also be more conservative, she has me using organic shampoos etc.)... 
    Create the flavors yourself using fresh fruits and herbs. Strawberry mint is yummy and so are different citrus fruits. 
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  • BabyM729BabyM729 member
    I just started adding a lemon slice to my water and it helps with the nausea too
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  • mckcak23mckcak23 member
    I agree about the tumbler, I have never been able to do flavored water or carbonated water. Having a tumbler with a straw (or even just a regular glass with a straw) has helped me SO much. I guzzle water now... The more you drink the more you will want, plus I now pee all the time which is an excuse to get up from my desk!
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  • aceoffaithaceoffaith member
    I second using fresh fruit in water. Orange slices and strawberries (not at the same time for me) are my favorites right now. Cucumber and lemon can also be very refreshing.

    MsBeachNJ My doctor also told me to stay away from all artificial sweeteners...it's made it very difficult to keep sugar and caffeine intake low while having any variety in my liquids! 


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  • jlgriff11jlgriff11 member
    I eat a lot of what I call "hospital" ice- the kind (hard to find at a gas station, but some have crushed ice options), but the ice that is really soft to eat and munch on. Like what they give you at a hospital. I eat a lot of ice. I find it helps with my water intake a lot.
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  • soberkfellsoberkfell member
    @MsBeachNJ I'm not sure what your OB's views are on stevia versus other sweeteners, but Crystal Light has a line of flavor packets made with stevia called Crystal Light Pure. True Lime also has an AMAZING cherry limeade made with stevia that tastes exactly like a Sonic cherry limeade. SO tasty.
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  • PinkLady2015PinkLady2015 member
    MsBeachNJ said:
    Question for you ladies using Crystal light or other water flavors... my doctor told me to cut out any artificial sweeteners (which is basically in all of those types of mixes) did your doctors not mention anything about that? (Note my Dr. may also be more conservative, she has me using organic shampoos etc.)... 


    I cut out all aspartame but still use Splenda/Sucralose which is safe for pregnancy (but many people feel that any artificial sweetener is bad.)

    Crystal Light as an aspartame free version. I use a product called True Lemon which comes in a few different flavors and uses crystallized lemon, some sugar and stevia to sweeten in. It's delish!

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  • Renrich10Renrich10 member
    The calorie smart boost shakes have way less sugar. If you want to try those. Pre pregnancy I didn't like them. But this pregnancy sweet stuff is way to sweet so they work great!
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  • Y0urm0mY0urm0m member
    I drink 2 of these a day. They are 33 oz each, so I sip on these all day long. This has really helped me because I was a soda addict before.
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  • danielle7271991danielle7271991 member
    I like using the fruit water recipe's on pintrist to mix it up :)
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  • silvers626silvers626 member
    I also recommend the straw, lots of ice and fruit in the water!
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  • lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    I'm all about lemonade which I dilute with lemon lime seltzer. Still can't seem to stomach plain water.
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  • alarribaalarriba member
    I went out and got a nice water bottle with a sports top that I love And I just keep it with me all the time! I also try to change it up, added some lemon to the water, thinking about adding some strawberries and cucumber. I also love coconut water and sparklie drinks!
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  • whatdreamsmaycomewhatdreamsmaycome member
    I mix cranberry or apple juice with water. I cannot stomach coconut water at the moment :( can't drink anything carbonated, it makes me so burpy.
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  • erin7264erin7264 member
    I have had good luck with water and a splash of juice - this week it's grape. Enough to add some color and flavor. When I'm desperate at work I just chug 20oz, but I don't recommend that unless you want to pee every 10 minutes for the following 2 hours.
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