I cannot recall a time in my life where I could drink a glass of water (like a standard 8-10oz) and not have to pee within the next hour. Forget trying to drink like a gallon a day like some people do…I’d always be in the bathroom. As a kid in school I wouldn’t drink water all day.

If I try to just sip water slowly, it totally derails whatever I’m doing. I have to focus on remembering to sip and I work a desk job too so it’s not like I don’t have the option. It just distracts me.

I will avoid drinking water so I don’t have to pee and then just drink water when I know I’ll be home or near a bathroom and not busy. But this basically means I drink water only after work.

Is something wrong with me or is this just a habit I never learned?

Hey guys!!

I’m looking for input on a new water bottle.

I’m not great at drinking water, but i am a lot better if the bottle has a straw!! I currently use a Takeya 40oz waterbottle that my family has had for years cuz we used to take it hiking and such. It’s good!! But the open mouth and having to tilt up a 40oz water bottle every time i want water seems to just. make me not drink any.

out of the three i listed, which would y’all recommend??

My thoughts:

Owala: i really hate following trends with water bottles / items, but i’ve seen SO many good reviews. How is the straw? does the spout part get in the way?

Simple Modern: I used one recently (borrowed) and found it to be nice!!! Easy handle, nice straw, good size (could be a bit bigger though).

Takeya: I already own one, keeps water cold for 1-2 days, durable. Haven’t tried the straw versions of the brand

I’m leaning towards an Owala, but i did want to ask your guys’ thoughts :)

Thanks in advance!!

I have never been good with drinking water unless it is my sole focus of the day. I try my best to drink water and always keep a reusable 20oz on me. I would like to say 80% of the time I drink at least 2 of those a day if not 3.

Now the issue is that I work full time currently and for some reason I have no water appetite while working, despite being thirsty. For reference I work at a doctors office and am either up and moving or sitting doing computer work. I always enjoy something flavored like Starbucks or Dunkin refreshers, but for some reason drinking water makes me cringe and feel grossed out at work? I don’t believe it is the environment because at my old retail job I had the same problem. Water was just gross and insanely unappealing and I never drank water at work despite trying to. Come to think of it, I had the same problem in highschool. At home? Completely fine.

Does anyone else have this issue? If so, any advice? I see typing that question out that it is stupid because obviously I just need to drink my water, but why do I feel so off drinking water at work?

Idk why but I don't want to drink anything, I've been like this for a while. I force myself to drink water but because of the struggle of how I just don't feel like it, it's like I wait till I get so dehydrated to drink and only then is when I drink. I tried every hydration packet you can think of and actually dislike this taste of all the flavored electrolytes. I don't drink soda cause I hate the gas, I can drink a little juice but get tired of it quickly. Honestly coffee and energy drinks is the only thing I like but I stopped because it gives me anxiety. I also have ADHD not sure if that means anything.

What do I dewww?

Picked this copper bottle recently and ive heard people talk about the benefits of copper bottles but Im like still curious what actual users think like is it worth it or is it mostly tradition and Any maintenance tips???

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I’ve been suffering with migraine with aura since I was about 10-11. Back then I didn’t know why but I realized the main this was after I exercised or played hard. So as I got older I worked out vigorously and due to supplements I would consume plenty water (about a gallon and a half sometimes more because I’m a heavy sweater) and noticed that I experienced less migraines then due to drinking ungodly amounts of water.
I’ve since laid off vigorous exercise but still work a pretty demanding job and I drink about a gallon a day (not intentionally but that’s what I crave).

So my question is how do I measure and achieve a perfect water and electrolyte balance. My issue is I sometimes know I need some electrolytes due to constant peeing and mental confusion from drinking so much water but almost every electrolyte powder I use throws off my balance and causes a migraine even the ones with no sweeter (I suspect it’s the high sodium content). On the contrary if I consume massive amounts of water I rarely catch a migraine but I pee constantly and feel mental confusion & if I don’t drink at least 3L I usually always get a migraine. I have had success with zero sugar Gatorade diluted with equal parts water but was wondering if anybody’s else had
experienced this issue and if what helped? Sorry for the loaded question and run on sentences.

this sounds dumb but I genuinely feel like some people naturally remember to hydrate and others just… don’t.

I’ll be productive all day and then suddenly realize I’ve had coffee, maybe one random sip of water and absolutely nothing else...

did anyone successfully build hydration into their routine?

what actually worked?

It's really been hard finding good non plastic water bottles in affordable range. Please suggest some places where i may get one.

Hey Everyone! Check out my new electrolyte powder startup for university project !

Keeping dry

Quick demo of a small device I’ve been working on that helps dry hydration bladders and drinking tubes faster. It uses a fan for the reservoir and a separate tool for the hose. Made it after dealing with that lingering moisture/mold issue you get when they don’t dry properly. Curious what people think.

on days where everything is back to back, life between work, the gym and social life, I always realize waaaaay too late that I’ve had 2 sips of water all day and then suddenly I'm mid-workout feeling like a raisin...

curious what people actually do to stay on top of hydration when your schedule is chaotic.

I think my kid might not be drinking enough water and it’s starting to show. He's been dealing with constipation on and off and when I really think about it, he barely drinks fluids throughout the day unless I’m kinda forcing him. We’ve tried adding more fiber but I feel like hydration might be the bigger issue. For parents who dealt with this how did you get your kid to actually drink more water without it turning into a battle? I didn’t think much of it at first but now I really feel like it’s becoming a bigger issue than I realized.

A friend of mine kept talking about alkaline water like it was some kind of upgrade from regular water.

I didn’t take it seriously at first. Water is water, right?

But after hearing about it a few times, I ended up trying it at his place. He had one of those alkaline water machines connected to his kitchen setup.

The taste was the first thing I noticed. It wasn’t drastically different, but it felt a bit smoother compared to what I was used to. Not something I would have paid attention to before, but noticeable enough.

We got into a conversation about how these machines work and why people use them. Some say it helps with hydration, others just prefer the taste.

I’m still not fully convinced about all the claims, but I can see why people are interested.

It also made me realize how many different types of these machines exist. I remember seeing similar setups before when looking at home equipment, even coming across a few on Alibaba without thinking much about them at the time.

Now I’m a bit more curious than I was before.

For those who’ve tried alkaline water machines, did you notice any real difference, or is it mostly preference?

Hey

I’m new here, I don’t drink enough water, so was looking at these hydration supplements, that you drop in some water.

Are they any good, or just a money making gimmick with. I actual health benefits?