I am someone who needs to drink a lot of water. Or, really, anything. As many of you know, I am a diabetic. I also have an eating disorder and that has made getting in the food and fluids that I need difficult. And, recently, I have been nursing a relapse instead of recovery. I am going to begin posting to the threads about food, but I also feel like a discussion about fluids would be helpful - especially when it comes to water and hydrating liquids.
I have been working on the water angle for years and, try as I might, I can never bring myself to take in what I need. The only time I drink without obsessively thinking about the amount of fluid I am getting in is when I am in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis. My glucose gets so high that I will drink anything within sight because the thirst is impossible to quench. But, being sick isn't exactly a good way to ensure fluid intake. So, what else can I do?!
One thing that I am working on is having water bottles on hand wherever I go. I don't want to use plastic bottles that need to be thrown away after a single use, but I am very picky about water and the way is tastes. I have municipal city water where I live and it isn't awful, but I am not able to tolerate the taste for more than a sip or two. And, the water fountains/faucets at work are city tap water as well. And, believe me when I tell you that I can smell the chlorine a mile away! Therefore, I have been trying to find water bottles that have a filter. That way, the water is being filtered as I drink. I have a Brita water pitcher in my refrigerator, but that doesn't help me when I am out of the house. I also have a Brita water bottle, but it tends to leak and they are very expensive. Right now, money is an obstacle, but dehydration is a worse fate than an empty wallet, I suppose! I have also used the Bobble brand of water bottle. They, too, are expensive, but their website is cheaper and they offer free shipping with a $20.00 purchase. I love my Bobble bottle and if I had the money, I'd buy a couple more, but it isn't in the cards in this moment. And, my current bottle is small - 12 ounces, I think? I definitely need at least one more, but it will have to wait. The bottles, though, do help me get more fluids in. Just not enough...
So, I guess I'll ask this: How do you all get in the liquids you need? I'm open to suggestions and pointers. I have tried some things, but definitely could use more support and advice surrounding the issue.
I have been working on the water angle for years and, try as I might, I can never bring myself to take in what I need. The only time I drink without obsessively thinking about the amount of fluid I am getting in is when I am in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis. My glucose gets so high that I will drink anything within sight because the thirst is impossible to quench. But, being sick isn't exactly a good way to ensure fluid intake. So, what else can I do?!
One thing that I am working on is having water bottles on hand wherever I go. I don't want to use plastic bottles that need to be thrown away after a single use, but I am very picky about water and the way is tastes. I have municipal city water where I live and it isn't awful, but I am not able to tolerate the taste for more than a sip or two. And, the water fountains/faucets at work are city tap water as well. And, believe me when I tell you that I can smell the chlorine a mile away! Therefore, I have been trying to find water bottles that have a filter. That way, the water is being filtered as I drink. I have a Brita water pitcher in my refrigerator, but that doesn't help me when I am out of the house. I also have a Brita water bottle, but it tends to leak and they are very expensive. Right now, money is an obstacle, but dehydration is a worse fate than an empty wallet, I suppose! I have also used the Bobble brand of water bottle. They, too, are expensive, but their website is cheaper and they offer free shipping with a $20.00 purchase. I love my Bobble bottle and if I had the money, I'd buy a couple more, but it isn't in the cards in this moment. And, my current bottle is small - 12 ounces, I think? I definitely need at least one more, but it will have to wait. The bottles, though, do help me get more fluids in. Just not enough...
So, I guess I'll ask this: How do you all get in the liquids you need? I'm open to suggestions and pointers. I have tried some things, but definitely could use more support and advice surrounding the issue.