I’m Still Here

In case your wondering,  I’m still here. I think this has been the longest I’ve ever gone without writing a post. 

Blogging is on mind every day but I have had trouble finding any time to sit down and post. I have to be in the mindset. My life is crazy right now. 

I work 12 hours a day a few times a week. I work in an accountant office full time from 9-5 then head to my side job at a department store after I get off and work til 9 at night. 

The side job started out as a “temporary seasonal job” during Christmas and somehow I’m still here. In fact, I’m working a slow and boring position tonight and I am currently typing this post from my cell phone while greeting customers at the same time. Now that’s multitasking! 

I tried to quit but they asked me to stay and just fill in when someone lays out. Lately that’s been a few nights a week and almost every weekend. When I finally get time at home, I spend it cleaning and doing laundry. then I zonk out. I need to find time for myself again.

When I get home tonight I have to jump on the phone and do a call in to the home shopping network and share my success  story with Nutrisystem.

It’s been over 5 years now and they still ask me to share it which I enjoy in hopes it will inspire someone. 

Meanwhile, I’m trying to get it together and get back to blogging. I’m trying to find myself in this thing called life.

 

Water Motivation

I have to admit. Dinking water is not one of my favorite things. However, for years I have disciplined myself to drink water with every meal. Occasionally I will drink sweet tea with a meal and usually only at the beach will I treat myself to a fountain cola in a styrofoam cup. 

I start each day with a big glass of water to chug down my vitamins then it’s coffee til noon. I keep a bottle of water at my desk or on the counter at home to sip on throughout the day. Some days I drink a significant amount of water but most days I just forget. 

I have decided that I want to start drinking a healthy amount of water my body needs each day. 

They say “64” ounces. 

I had to start with a water bottle that I enjoyed using (that usually includes a straw) so I headed to Amazon and purchased a motivational water bottle by Keepto. It holds the amount of water my body needs each day. This way I do not have to think about it and wonder if I had enough water today. A whole days amount is with me at all times. Your body will mistake thirst for hunger so if I sip water all day, it will curb my appetite and just maybe I will stop grabbing those Reese's cups from the break room.

I love that I can use it with or without a straw. It’s leak proof and has nice carry strap. Though it’s a half gallon, it does not feel heavy and it’s easy to drink from by holding the built in handle. I get a little motivation from the time stamped indications as I drink throughout the day.

Here are some interesting facts about drinking water.

• 64 oz is just an average amount. Some people need less and some need more. A person that is active and sweats a lot may need more. Your body will naturally tell you when it’s thirsty so drink water when your thirsty or sip on it throughout the day. Don’t guzzle water just to get the daily dosage over with. Listen to your body.
• Water curbs appetite.
• Drinking a lot of water will help with constipation, UTI’s, kidney stones and skin hydration.
• Coffee and tea count as water.
• Foods such as fish, meats, eggs, fruits and veggies supply water in your body.
• You can tell how much water you need by the color of your urine. It should be clear or pale yellow.

Do you drink enough water? What are some ways you motivate yourself to drink enough water?

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