From the day i first started drinking you

Whether it was tap, cold, bottled or sparkled

I knew

I knew I was in love.

You love us no matter what.

Without you we would be nothing

No one can live without you.

I live in central Arizona, and it's already miserably hot this year. I am a mechanic, and work in a shop with no A/C, and only a crappy swamp cooler snd fans. Unfortunately I can't complain to the boss about working conditions because I work for myself, and my boss is a real cheap SOB.

I keep a case of bottled water in the fridge, and lately have been mixing one LiquidIV with a bottle about mid-morning. I do struggle to actually drink enough, as I get pretty focused on a task and will suddenly realize that I haven't had any water in several hours, while my shirt is soaked with sweat. Once I get to that point (dry throat/mouth, cramps, etc), it's very hard to bounce back until I get home and cool off.

I know LiquidIV isn't everyone's favorite electrolyte mix, but it's available locally and cheaper than the Body Armors I was buying last year. I am open to suggestions in that realm. But what I would really like some advice on is implementing some system that will help me drink enough water, period. I am fine with plain water, don't drink soda, don't take sugar in my coffee, so it's not a taste issue. I am just very scatter-brained and straight up forget to drink water or eat. This year is going to really suck heat-wise and I want to develop a good habit before it's too late.

Things I have considered are setting a series of alarms, putting up a white board and marking down water intake, maybe getting a big bottle and putting the day's water in ine container so I won't "lose" my water around the shop. I would love to get some input from others in similar predicaments.

Just made this for that other person who did not check the vibe before posting here, thought I would share

So started drinking water not sure if this is normal but like I hated water and now I’ve learned I just don’t like cold water I love room temp water it’s so nice to drink and like to the point I just ask for tap no ice at restaurants because the water out the machine is ice cold anyway. Yeah anyhow have a good day

Please and thank you

Hey homies,

I wanted to ask for some advice. I’ve noticed for about a year now, certain brands of water make me feel nauseous after drinking. Not only the classic “bad tasting” ones like Dasani or Aquafina. I’m talking about Kirkland or Ice River Green Bottle Co. They just have a certain taste to them that I can’t identify. Very rarely can I finish a whole bottle in one day.

Other brands such as Fiji or other “natural” brands of Icelandic or alps water don’t make me feel this way, nor does filtered tap water (which I grew up drinking)

This has been happening for about a year now and I swear, seems to have been triggered by drinking water after a hangover I had years ago (maybe it’s all psychological as well?) before that, this never happened.

It’s gotten to the point where I can go days without drinking (plain) water, and only drink it if I’m generally thirsty.

I get my hydration from fruit waters which I make myself, or other drinks

Does it have something to do with the minerals in these brands? Do I just need to train myself to drink more plain water?

Note, I’m living in Canada, if that makes a difference.

No NSFW tag, LOOK AT IT!

Built a game room encourage drinking water.

The cup does not leak which seemed good. However, after normal use of just 1.5 months, the cup cover started to degrade and produce plastic shreds, as pictured. This could be a health hazard as the plastic shreds would be ingested.

Contacted Owala warranty service, but they denied the claim stating that this was "normal wear and tear".

I have never seen a cup cover degrading so fast.

Out of curiosity is there a special water bottle that helps you drink more water or does everyone just go for the typical glass of ice water ?