A gallon a day

Those of you who read trainer momma know that advocates drinking a gallon of water a day.   I've never done that because I thought it was too much water.  I've been good at drinking 64 ounces a day (the recommended 8 8ounce glasses of water thing).  Because I am pregnant I figured I could probably use more water, so I tried drinking a gallon of water on Wednesday.  It was a success!  And... I did it again yesterday.  Short term effects are okay-I do feel more hydrated and have fewer headaches, but I hate going to the bathroom every twenty minutes.  If I don't I may very well have an accident.  But,  guess in the long run, I will benefit because of doing this, so I'm going to continue.  Luckily I have a 32 ounce water bottle, so if I fill that 4 times during the day and drink them all, I will have drunk a gallon.  My husband laughs at me when I have to go to the bathroom 2 times right before bed, but when you combine being pregnant and trying to finish your last 32 ounce, that can happen to a girl. 

Anyhow, I'm thinkin I like this challenge, and I will continue to do it.  Who else around here is drinking a gallon a day?  How has it helped you?

Comments

I have been doing it the past week as well, and I am hooked! I fill up a gallon jug the night before so I know how much I have to drink, and that has helped a ton!! I find I have less afternoon cravings, and I just feel better knowing I am doing something good for my body.
Vennesa said…
I still have not done this! And I've been following Trainer Momma for a long time. It just sounds next to impossible! I can get a bottle of water out and get so busy that 5 hours later it's still unopened.
Flylady.net suggests that you use a timer to remind you to drink your water. Maybe I should try that.
Kristi said…
I love it - I have done it for about a year. And don't woory, the constant trips to the bathroom will slow down as your body adjusts!

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