Pledge To Drink More Water With Me For A Chance At $500 from Crystal Light!
Life isn’t slowing down for anyone. My own life seems to have the fast forward button permanently pushed in and with trying to keep up with work, my house, and the ever blossoming social life of my kids, most mornings it seems like my day has started without me and I have to hit the ground running just to avoid being left in the dust.
Since we can’t slow our lives down (I’m gonna assume you have all tried just as I have!), our other option is to try to be in our best form. One of the key ways to do this is also one that is so simple it is often completely overlooked – especially by folks like me who have a habit of grabbing a drink from the fridge and paying little attention to how many tin cans pass through my hands during the course of the day. Ready for it?
Drink
More
Water.
Seriously, it can be that easy. Need more motivation? These figures made me really sit back and think:
50-75% of our bodies are made up of water
Blood is 95% water
Skin is 70% water
Our brain is made up of 75-80% water
(THAT’S where all my brain cells have been going, they’ve been dying of thirst!)
~blinks and picks her jaw up off the floor~
Wow. Please hold while I go drink a glass and issue a formal apology to my body…
Did you also know that being dehydrated (which I can pretty much guarantee I am right now) can cause joint pain, lethargy, and irritability? Drinking enough water can help eliminate all of these problems and add more benefits such as improved concentration, too! It’s simple really, our bodies function on water, rely on water, and when we don’t give them enough water we can hit some substantial ruts.
So why don’t we drink enough water? Well I have one complaint about water. It tastes like…umm…water. Seriously. Can you get more blah?
This is where Crystal Light comes in. ~smiles brightly~
I’ve been a Crystal Light drinker ever since it first came out. That was back when Linda Evans did the commercials (We followed Dynasty, too). Honestly, Crystal Light is about the only time I do drink water, but I still haven’t been drinking enough – not by a long shot. Did you know, though, that people who drink Crystal Light ended up drinking an average of 20% more water than folks who just drank their water plain?
At this point in my life, I could use a little high performance and I think drinking more water might be just the boost I need to help me accomplish my goal of feeding the world homemade banana pudding.
So for the next week, here’s the drill
Water…
Dump…
Stir…
Enjoy.
Come on in, the waters fine!
Join me in pledging to drink more water.
Leave a comment below with your own pledge for a chance to win
a $500 Visa Gift Card from Crystal Light!
After you make your pledge, join me back here next week to read about
my progress and tell me about yours for a chance to win another $500
dollar Visa Gift Card!
It has been a pleasure bringing you this post, sponsored by Crystal Light.
For a delicious Crystal Light recipe, check out my StrawberryAde!
*Winners will be chosen at random from among comments on each post.
Posted by Christy Jordan
on Aug 11 2009. Filed under Misc.
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Love the flavored waters!
Keep up the good work!
I was told after I had a large kidney stone that carbonated beverages do not hydrate or flush the kidneys like water does. I can only handle so much plain water, so I LOVE the single serving packs of Crystal Light. I keep several in my purse. I use the larger tubs at home to make Crystal Light in the 2 quart pitcher. Water is the fountain of youth. It helps your skin stay smooth and hydrated as well as your brain.
Finally #1!
Love Crystal Light especially when it’s buy one get one free at my grocery store.
I love Crystal Light. I carry the individual packets with me all the time. That seems to be the only way for me to drink water.
Well that explains a lot. Now I can blame the case of the major grumpies I’ve had on being dehydrated. I will drink more water especially since I can drink nice county water instead of the pool smelling stuff they pass of as water in town.
Crystal Light is yummy…and what a great way for us to all try to stay healthier!
Thanks, Deanna
YOU ARE SO CUTE! OMG you should really get into commercial making contests! you are so good at it and have the LOOK too! YOU GO GIRL!
xoxoox
anjie
PS ……….. I will be drinking more water YOUR STATISTICS are AMAZING and ALARMING really!
Well Christy this is my new challenge, I have just recently given up smoking after 16 years so my new pledge is to drink more water. Shoot if I can quit smoking surely I can drink more water. Thank you for all that you do for people. You have given me a new motivation.
I truly NEED to drink more water, I’m pregnant and know it is absolutely the best thing for me. So I’m pledging to do so now. And yay for Crystal Light!
I pack Crystal Light in my kid’s lunches.
It is a nice change from juice boxes, and better for them.
I pledge to drink more water myself in the coming weeks.
It is so important, especially in hot weather!
Maranda
I just recently picked up some Crystal Light on the go packs, so this will be a GREAT week to try them out!! Thanks for this great giveaway opportunity!!! I am excited to try this out.
I’m pledging. I too love Crystal Light!
Love this recipe. Bottom’s up!
I have been trying to drink more water too! I love the lemonade Crystal Light!
I pledge to join ya! I just found some Crystal Light in my pantry this week! Yay!
How funny…I am missing up some in a bottle for my daughter to take to school……WE LOVE CRYSTAL LIGHT!!!!!! My pantry is full of a variety of flavors. It is amazing how good water can taste when you add a little Crystal Light to it.
Hey, Christy! You’re up mighty early! Thanks for reminding us of this most basic of healthy habits. I’m putting a pitcher of water in the fridge to chill right now, as well as a pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade. Have a great day!
I will give it a try too. Need to drink more water !
As one who has had the *RNY* surgery, I LIVE on Crystal Light!!! LOVE the strawberry ade drink too…YUMMY…Thanks for the valuable info…
Good product. I’m drinking more water starting right now.
I guess that’s why my hands feel so swollen when I don’t drink enough water! I am definitly going to be drinking more water, I need to lose some weight anyway, and that should help.
I really like the Crystal Light to-go packs. I’m starting with you this week, too, Christy.
I know, I know…and you are not supposed to wait until you are thirsty to drink water! Good thing I love Crystal Light, especially Peach Tea and Lemonade!
Thanks for the chance to enter your contest! Liquids of pretty much any kind will prevent dehydration. Popsicles/fruit juices/watermelon/decaffeinated tea or coffee. The gurus say that if you experience thirst, you are already dehydrated.
I pledge to drink more water! In fact I just poured myself a icey big glass!
I LOVE water! Sometimes I think I drink too much.
Christy, I agree with Angela, you are very pretty.
Well, what wonderful timing! We’ve ~just~ started a Biggest Loser contest at the library where I work… weigh in is TODAY! So on my way home I’ll pick up some Crystal Light to help me win!
Thanks – K
Good Morning, Christy,
I can drink plain water, but why should I have to when there’s Crystal Light!!?? I started drinking it shortly after it first came out, when a friend gave me a glassful to prove to me there was absolutely no resemblance to that kid stuff that begins with “K”; Ive been a fan ever since,
Hugs to all
Thank you for the reminder of all the things water can do. I know better but this will help me get motivated again. thanks…don’t give up on the banana pudding!
I had just decided a couple of days ago to drink more water. I have a lot of children, and it’s my goal to get them to drink more water, too. We’ll all be healthier for it.
I need to drink more water. I have a 16 oz. cup of coffee each morning that I’m going to change over to water. Crystal Light certainly does make it seem like I’m not being ‘good’ while being good to myself!
I love Crystal Light! I will join you in this challenge =)
This is kind of funny, but just last night my husband and I were talking about our need to quit drinking so many sodas. So I will definitely take you up on your challenege.
We drink a lot of Crystal Light around here – mostly Fruit Punch, Lemonade and Peach Tea flavored.
Water, I love it with lots of ice, the colder the better. Pledging to drink more water this week, and to be smarter and not so grumpy and tired.
I LOVE Crystal Light Peach Tea and their Lemonade. I started using the peach tea to cut back on Diet Coke…my progress has been slow. I will do better, though beginning today. Thanks for the challenge.
I really enjoy Crystal Light! I’m like alot of ppl and don’t drink nearly enough! So weather or not I win this drawing. I pledge to drink more water and ENJOY IT!!!!
I drink LOTS of water and especially with Crystal Light …. I carry the individual packets with me all the time ….. favs are Lemonade and Peach Tea! LOVE IT!!!!
I’ve never tried Crystal Light, but will. Starting today I’ll try to drink more water ugh.
Oh yes, I will do this challange cause I love crystal light. I like to take our bottles and fill them with crystal light so they are ready to go when we head out the door. Our family’s fav. is peach tea sugar free.
Great Idea!! Count me in…. I am constantly on the verge of dehydration. I love to drink the crystal light metabolism+ Peach mango green tea mix with my water. It is a must for a full time working mother of 3!!! I need all the help I can get.
Hi! This post was so timely for me! I just bought some Crystal Light pink lemonade for this very reason!
Since I have “issues” with sugar, Crystal Light is right down my alley! I’m going to pledge to drink more water.
I’m raising my glass to improved health, mental clarity and a good mood! *smile*
I hereby certify and pledge to drink more water, plain (ug) or flavored (yeh).
I also affirm that should I win the $500, I will donate it to a needy family who has children to feed and clothe during these tough times.
We can all do our share, one person at a time………….
The Crystal Light To-Go packs are the best!
More water also helps flush fat cells! There
is some motivation for ya! Drink Up!
I’ve heard that we’re supposed to drink half of our body weight in water measured in ounces. For example: 140 pound person needs to drink 70 ounces of water a day. Well, watch out bathroom! Here I come!
Love it! with this weather we all need to be drinking lots of water. I also LOVE crystal light! have been drinking it for years now! just bought rasberry ice at the store yesterday!
I couldn’t agree with you more on this issue. I recently lost 60 lbs. by increasing my water intake and exercise. I also do not care for the plain stuff so I too add Crystal Light. I have mixed it with ice cubes, a little fresh fruit and blended to make a slushy. This is absolutely wonderful. Now that the heat has been turned up to the inferno mode in the south this drink really is a heat buster. Not only did I get my water in I also got my fruit for the day. This also took out the urge for mid day snacking so as you can see this serves more than one purpose. So everyone go get your water pitchers, Crysal Light, ice and some of your favorite fresh fruit and get busy drinking!!!
Thank-you Cristy for reminding us all about the benefits of water and Happy Drinking to all.
Wanda R.
I just love Crystal Light … the Strawberry Lemondade and Peach Tea. I drink these when I can’t get my sweet tea:) I can even get my boys to drink it … they like the Fruit Punch and my hubby likes Lemondade. Thank you for all your hard work!
Blessings!
Tammy
When your body doesn’t feel right go get the “Crystal Light metabolism +”, Peach mango green tea flavor is out of sight…try it you’ll like it, I do. I always drink alot of water but adding Crystal Light to it just makes it more refreshing. Oh ya in comes in individual serving packets..I’m cheap won’t pay for a drink out always order water and take a CL packet with me and pour it in my water…best drink ever.