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I’m notoriously bad at drinking enough water. While some of my friends haul giant insulated water bottles and trendy tumblers with them everywhere they go to stay hydrated, my daily average would only round out to be about eight ounces. If I had to swallow a pill, you could bump the number up by an ounce or two… maybe.
Why is it so hard for me to drink water? To put it simply, water is boring. Water is at the bottom of my list of everything to consume—but I do put in the effort. I’ve tried infusing my water with fruits or veggies to make it more flavorful (and potentially more fun). It helped temporarily increase my water intake at first, but the hassle of chopping lemons, strawberries, and cucumbers every day just wasn’t sustainable—and don’t get me started on cleaning these water bottles. Sadly, my DIY “spa water” was not a long-term solution for me. The other alternative that well-meaning friends have suggested has been flavoring my water with flavor packets, but I’m not too fond of the aftertaste that lingers from artificial sweeteners.