I do not want to bore you with information about the many reasons why I hate water. So here’s a quick summary: It has a not-so-nice flavor, it makes me lose control of my bladder, amongst many other reasons. However, because I want to have radiant skin, and also have good health, I’ve decided to train myself to love this wonderful beverage.

Here are some tips I found for my fellow water-haters:

• Get a beautiful water bottle – One of the ways I tried to drink more water was by buying a pretty water bottle and carrying it with me everywhere. This encourages me to sip something healthy when I’m thirsty rather than buying a bottle of my favorite soda.
• Use rewards and punishments – On days when I consume large amounts of water, I give myself a reward with some nice stuff. For instance, a trip to the movies. And if rewards don’t work, use punishments. For example, every time I choose my favorite soda over water I stay away from it for two weeks (I’m currently serving this punishment).
• Try an app – Or set little reminders to help you keep track so you don’t fall off the water wagon.
• Try being physically exhausted – For every time you are physically exhausted, water actually tastes more refreshing. Try dancing. Take up a sport. You’ll find yourself consuming more water.
• Add flavoring – This one I haven’t done yet but I see a lot of people do this, and I will try it soon. There are many flavors to make water appear more desirable and taste great too. One that I know for sure is squeezing some of your favorite fruits in.

I hope that with these tips, your water consumption rate increases and that you stay hydrated and above all, super HEALTHY!

Do you have more tips? Feel free to share!

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