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I get a lot of email forward's. We all do. But last week, I got one, that if even a tiny bit true, blew my mind. The basic premise of the email was to drink more water and to avoid carbonated beverages. It listed many reason as to why for each one, but there was one in particular about water that really got me thinking!

 

It said this: our bodies are so de-programmed when it comes to hydration that many times, our body will send us the hungry signal when in fact, our body is really just in need of fluids. I thought about how many times I sit around and snack when I shouldn't really even be hungry and figured I would try to drink a glass of water first, each time I'm feeling the urge to snack.

 

It is absolutely amazing how much less I am snacking since I adopted this philosophy.

 

Because I am an outdoors girl and am always working on my yard and perennial gardens, I am frequently spending many hours outside in extreme heat. Bottled water is a wonderful thing to have on hand, especially when Crystal Light offers little packets you can dump right into your bottle, shake and enjoy.

 

I found some great hints for keeping hydrated this summer that I'd like to share with you courtesy of Brigham and Women's Hospital:

30 Comments on Crystal Light Review: Staying Hydrated

Linda Stewart on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 9:33 am


We increase our water intake in the heat of summer and spend a lot of time at the rec pool or the lake.

Brooke on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 12:28 pm


I drink a lot of water but having the option of CL makes it great for switching up. And very easy to make lemonade.

Megansul on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 4:38 pm


Great post. A friend who’s a life coach drinks a large glass of water every morning and said it really changes the outlook of her day. Thanks!

Mami2jcn on Wed, 9th Jun 2010 10:29 am


I like to drink Crystal Light iced tea or Aquafina FlavorSplash Strawberry Kiwi.

amber on Wed, 9th Jun 2010 2:23 pm


I drink a lot of water, and carry around a re-fillable water bottle in my bag. It’s a great way to drink on the go! I also eat a lot of fruit, especially juicy ones like watermelon which is mostly made up of water anyway 😉 Thanks!

Deb Anderson on Wed, 9th Jun 2010 7:15 pm


Crystal Light Peach Tea! Love love LOVE it! I usually drink plenty of water anyway, but when I need a thirst quencher AND something cool and delicious, I reach for Crystal Light Peach Tea.

Jeanette Huston on Wed, 9th Jun 2010 11:18 pm


I drink plenty of water. I carry a water bottle with me.

Tiaras on Thu, 10th Jun 2010 12:59 am


I learned about 5 years ago while living abroad to drink water at room temp or warm (or hot, as in tea) , but never cold or with ice and to drink it all the time! I do that and literally I don’t think I have had a headache since then! I think I stay refreshed that way!

Anne on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 8:11 am


I drink lots of water in the summer and make the kids drink it too. If we are going to an amusement park or something like that I get them the crystal light packets for their water bottles as a treat.

216amyc on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 2:24 pm


I carry my water bottle with me at all times- or I at least have one stashed in the car. Eating lots of water filled fruits and veggies helps too!

Carolyn G on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 12:02 pm


Drinking lots and lots of water and eating lots and lots of fresh fruit and veggies

Cindy on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 1:16 pm


I try to keep lots of water in the frig in reusable bottles so the kids can have plenty of water while they play outside.

Redfuzzycow on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 1:16 pm


i drink lots and lots of water. i like it with a splash of lime.

cdziuba on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 4:34 pm


I keep ice cold water in a pitcher on the kitchen counter, and have sliced lemons in it. Having it front and center makes it so readily available for all of us to stay hydrated all day long.
cdziuba@aol.com

Tina B. on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 4:46 pm


I carry a thermos of water to work and drink tap water & iced tea at home to stay hydrated!

Lynn on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 4:50 pm


I will stay hydrated by keeping a filled water bottle with me at all times. Thanks for this giveaway.

Jill H on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 4:58 pm


I drink tons of water and if I’m outside I take a spray bottle full of water to spritz myself – does wonders!

Tina B. on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 5:19 pm


My favorite way to stay hydrated in summer
is to sit on my covered front porch and drink
iced tea!

Johannah B on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 7:12 pm


To keep something NICE and Cold to sip on throughout the day. Crystal Light fits that bill well…. altho I did have to buy ice trays for the office refrig!

Kristi Price on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 8:25 pm


I am drinking Crystal Light, the sunshine flavor, right now and I absolutely love it! Normally, I am a diet coke fanatic because I like the fizz but I have found that CL actually does a much better job at keeping you hydrated. It is 103 today in Florida so we definately have to be careful here not to get dehydrated. Thanks for the giveaway!

shel on Mon, 14th Jun 2010 3:05 am


We’re not big plain water fans in our house. I keep about 5 reusable water bottles in our refrigerator filled with a mix of 1/2 Crystal Light Iced Tea and 1/2 Crystal Light Lemonade so everyone can grab and go. I also make my own Crystal Light ice cubes to add to our glasses of Crystal Light from our pitcher in the refrigerator..this way it doesn’t water down the flavor.

coach purses on Mon, 28th Jun 2010 2:50 am


If your life feels like it is lacking the power that you want and the motivation that you need, sometimes all you have to do is shift your point of view.

jennifer horn on Wed, 30th Jun 2010 9:34 am


Drink a lot of water, gatorade and sweet tea.

Renovation Girl on Wed, 30th Jun 2010 9:07 pm


I bought a pretty, BPA-free reuasable plastic water bottle-I fill it with water or decaf, unsweetened iced tea, or a water additive like Crystal Light and carry it with me when I go to work or am out during the day. I freeze it for a half hour before going and add ice cubes. This has me staying far more hydrated and I have had fewer headaches!

JoeyfromSC on Thu, 1st Jul 2010 4:01 pm


I drink tons of water!! Year round! with lemon preferrably
But, once in a while, I do use the Crystal Light to change it up a bit!
thanks for the chance to win!
ajoeboe(at)gmail(dot)com

Steph on Thu, 1st Jul 2010 10:23 pm


We keep reusable bottles with us and drink packets around all the time to use drinking fountains when we’re out!

VickieB on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 1:43 pm


I drink a lot more water in the summer, it’s the one time of year that I add a lot of ice to it

eunice b on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 4:10 pm


we drink plenty of water and take breaks in the shade!
~eunice b
rsmile2u @dejazzd .com

Kelly B on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 2:43 am


We stay hydrated by drinking lots of iced water with lemon, iced tea with lemon (though occasionally we will add sugar), load up on lots of fruits especially mellons, and of course keep our reuseable bottles filled with water or for a special tweak of tasty water with a Crystal Light packet. Makes me feel not so guilty but satisfies that sweet desire. Thanks for the giveaway!
kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

Bing on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 6:02 pm


My favorite is to drink a lot of water and eat juicy fruits.

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