What's Your Hydration Style?

Question 1

What is the first thing you drink when you wake up in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Warm water with lemon or a specific hydration ritual I follow, A huge glass of water, sometimes two, because I worry about being dehydrated, Coffee or tea, always, water can wait, Water, it is just automatic for me, Nothing, I do not think about drinking anything until later

Question 2

How would you describe your water bottle situation?

Accepted Answer

I have a specific bottle I like and I sip from it throughout the day at my own pace, I always have one with me and it is usually full or recently refilled, I carry a giant gallon jug and track every ounce religiously, I have a coffee thermos, does that count, I own several but they are usually sitting empty on my desk or in my bag

Question 3

How often do you feel genuinely thirsty during the day?

Accepted Answer

Often, but I usually ignore it or forget to act on it, I drink so much that I never feel thirsty, I am always ahead of it, Sometimes, and when I do I take it as a signal to check in with my body, I mistake thirst for needing another cup of coffee most of the time, Rarely, I drink before I ever get to that point

Question 4

What does your bathroom situation look like on a typical day?

Accepted Answer

I go a normal amount, my pee is usually a pale straw color, Not very often, and when I do it is usually darker than it should be, I go a decent amount but I think it is mostly from all the coffee, A healthy amount, I notice the color and adjust my intake accordingly, I am in the bathroom constantly, my pee is basically clear all day

Question 5

How do you feel by mid-afternoon on most days?

Accepted Answer

Fine but I am also running to the bathroom every 30 minutes, Wired but tired, that weird jittery fatigue from too much caffeine, Pretty good, my energy stays fairly stable, Exhausted, headachy, or foggy and I cannot figure out why, I check in with myself and adjust, maybe I need water, maybe I need a snack

Question 6

Someone offers you a glass of water at a party or gathering. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Take it and sip it slowly, appreciating the gesture, Take it gratefully, water is always welcome, Accept it and then ask for a refill before you have even finished, Ask if they have coffee or something else instead, Accept it but set it down somewhere and forget about it

Question 7

What happens to your water intake when you get busy or stressed?

Accepted Answer

It drops to basically zero, I completely forget to drink anything, It actually goes up because I anxiously chug water when stressed, I notice the slip and consciously redirect myself back to hydrating, I switch to even more coffee or energy drinks to power through, It stays about the same, drinking water is a habit I do not have to think about

Question 8

How do you feel about plain water?

Accepted Answer

I love it, it is refreshing and satisfying every time, It is fine, I just never remember to drink it, It is boring compared to coffee, tea, or flavored drinks, I enjoy it, especially when it is the right temperature or I add a slice of fruit, I drink it constantly even when I am not enjoying it because I know I should

Question 9

What does your skin and lip situation look like most of the time?

Accepted Answer

My skin is fine but I sometimes feel bloated from drinking so much, Mixed, the caffeine probably is not helping my skin but I do not want to admit it, My skin looks healthy and my lips are rarely chapped, Dry skin, chapped lips, and I never connect it to not drinking water, I pay attention to these cues and they help me gauge if I need more water

Question 10

If a friend asked you how much water you drink in a day, what would you say?

Accepted Answer

I do not count exact amounts but I listen to my body and stay consistent, Probably around eight glasses or more without really trying, A lot, probably more than most people would think is normal, Does coffee count? Because if so I am doing great, Honestly, I have no idea, probably not enough

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