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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I have always liked drinking water, but adding a special flavoring like Crystal Light sure perks up the efforts! Please count me in!
Crystal Light makes water easier to drink…gotta get those 8 glasses in somehow!!! I pledge to keep it up and drink Crystal Light
I drink Crystal Light in my water at work. Working in the summer our commercial kitchen can reach 100 degrees or more. 4 comercial ovens, an 8 burner stove, along with a steamer can really dehydrate you fast and water is the only thing that will satisfy the thirst.
I will pledge to drink even more with you.
I try to drink plenty of water but Crystal Light makes it much easier.
I WILL drink more water, but with Crystal Light only as I cannot stand it plain!
I use Crystal light as a cocktail mix (the Strawberry is great with vodka) as it’s fat free, sugar free and tastes great!
I must say I just loove Southern Plate and I just loove Crystal Light!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Hattie
I’ll drink more water!
Hey I have a CL recipe for you.
I make lemonade constantly. My family enjoys it and we are trying to cut out sodas.
My easy lemonade
1/2 gallon of water
1 lemon
1 “tub” of Crystal Light Lemonade (or Pink Lemonade)
tablespoon sugar (for a little sweetness)
Slice the lemon thinly and squeeze each slice into the water to get the juice and oils in the water. Add CL and Sugar. Its better atfer it sits in the fridge preferably overnight. My family has no idea I make my lemonade using crystal light. Its great stuff. When we go to the lakehouse for the weekend 5 of us drink 2 gallons. This recipe doubles ot triples very easily. ENJOY!
Christy,
I haven´t had Crystal yet, but it sure looks so beautiful and tasty that I could finish a giant gulp right now! Let´s drink more water and if you´re lucky enough to have Crystal around mix up baby!
Cheers!
Hey Water Drinkers,
I pledge to drink more water – Crystal Lite for better health. I really like to add a “tub” of any flavor to my Ice Tea ….. Just can’t beat it. Thanks for a chance to win and all the great ideas!!
I really enjoy your website… Sure, I’ll drink more water.
I have no problem drinking enough water during the day. I have a big cup that I fill up first thing in the morning. I can’t go to the restroom until it’s empty. And when I go, I have to fill up the cup. It’s a never ending cycle!
I love to drink water but sometimes get too busy and forget. Thanks for the reminder.
Water is something that I have a real problem with! After reading your post this week…I decided to go the store and buy some Crystal Light and give it a try. I decided to mix it in a very pretty pitcher the way you did. Today was my grass cutting day and so I mixed it up, and went outside…I found myself coming back in to drink the crystal light because it was so good! I always drink diet coke while I am cutting grass and I know that isn’t good for me. Needless to say my grass cutting went so much quicker because I was well hydrated all of because of Crystal Light! Thanks so much Christy for the heads up on Crystal Light…I love it! So yes I pledge to drink Crystal Light every day!
Wow that will buy a lot of crystal light. I wonder how many days worth of water that is? I have been workin on drinkin more water for the past 2 weeks, that sure would help.
I AM TRYING TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT AND CRYSTAL LIGHT HAS HELPED ME TO GET MORE WATER DOWN. SOMETIMES I NEED SOME FLAVOR. I PLEDGE TO DRINK MORE WATER
I have always been a diet drink person. Doesn’t matter what kind. I am old enough to remember and drank Fresca (I know this is a really big confession!). Crystal Light is always in my pantry and I love trying the new flavors as they show up on the grocery shelves. I will give up my diet cokes (we know all drinks in a can are “cokes”) this week and will drink Crystal Light only!! This means bringing my pitcher to work..you know I’m serious now!
Hey maybe that is why I think at times that my brain has left me, I’m not drinking enough water!! I’ll be drinking more water!! Crystal light sounds very good and refreshing, I’ll have to try it.
I, too pledge to drink more water, and use Crystal Light as a boost. I know it would be better for me than the diet cola and iced tea (but what can I say, I’m a southern girl and won’t be able to eliminate iced tea from my diet altogether)! I enjoy your blog and have “spread the word” whenever I have an opportunity. I especially enjoy hearing about your family/traditions; keep up the great work!
I will drink more water and try crystal light.
Thanks for the bump. I’ll drink more water as we all should.
I love water and have been drinking the on the go Crystal Light for years… I pledge with you to drink even more and to keep you motivated and going… *you can do it, we can do it*…
My husband and I started exercising and trying to get in better shape about a year ago. We (especially HE) have been drinking more water, but there is always room for improvement. My job is pretty stressful and when I get home my REAL job begins. Your post reminded me of all the benefits of water that I already know…I just need to apply the idea now. I’m going to start drinking more water…and hopefully will be able to buy A LOT of Crystal Light with the Visa
I need to drink more water also! Love the Crystal Light Peach Tea (my favorite)!
Crystal Light is an excellent way to incorporate more water intake into my routine. I had forgotten about it, so thanks for the reminder. Crystal Light won’t cause tooth decay like soda and juices.
I think all of us need to be reminded to drink more water from time to time
Me Me! I’m a Crystal Light Junkie- it’s actually the only way I can down that much water in a day. Great giveaway!
Wow!! I love Crystal Light!! I’m a huge fan of the pink lemonade!! I pledge to drink more water AND to drink even more on days I drink coffee and the caffeine seems to suck the moisture from my body!
Crystal Light White Grape is my krytonite! I must buy 12 boxes of that stuff a week. 2 into a liter of water makes it go quick! I’m rooting for you. Since I cut out all soft drinks, I’m down 20 lbs!
I’ve been drinking more water for about the last 2 wks, and diet soda on occassion…I’m usually drinking 64+oz a day with Crystal Lite…my favorites are the iced tea w/Lemon & the Ruby Red Grapefuit! But there are soooo many to choose from!
I used to have a sore hip joint, but since I’ve been drinking more water, I hardly notice it at all! I guess it’s true what I’ve heard said before, that water is to our bodies what oil is to a car!
I love Crystal Lite. I drink at lease 1 envelope a day.
NOT A BIG FAN OF PLAIN WATER…..BUT CRYSTAL LIGHT LEMONADE MAKES ME A REAL FAN!
I’m not a big fan of water unless it is icy cold or flavored. I definitely do drink a lot more when I make Crystal Light instead of plain water. I’ll definitely make the pledge!!
Love your website and pledge to drink more water! I will try to resist that delish Publix’s sweet tea! Yay, water! :-/
I love water! We drink a lot of crystal light lemonade in the summer. I’m going to try some new flavors.
i love crystal light and pledge to drink more water!
In making my pledge to drink more water I will tell you my favorite Crystal Light flavor…Raspberry Ice…It bursts with refreshing fruity flavor. Another thought to pass along is…invest in a stainless steel drinking bottle..it keeps your beverage cold and helps our environment by creating less waste.
Drinking plenty of water also helps keep kidney stones at bay….If you notice the southern region of the country is the kidney stone belt of the nation. Drink more water!!! Karen
Okay, If i can have it with punch flavored crystal light. I PROMISE! to drink more water. I love it with 16 ounces of water, on single pack of punch and a handful of frozen starberries in the blender. YUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!
Loving the Crystal Light Singles this summer. I keep a couple in my purse so they are always handy. I am not totally giving up my Coke Zero, but definately working hard at cutting back and drinking more water.
With these muggy and hot days I have to drink a lot of water or I get major headaches. I fill up a 1/2 gallon jug and drink it during the day, with Crystal Light shaken into it, lemon squeezed into it or plain. I also drink 2 or 3 glasses iced tea and I’ll bet I know where every bathroom in our town is.
I pledge to drink more water….starting today. I love Crystal Light & it will make my pledge easy to do, since I’m not crazy about plain water & 6 diet drinks a day are way to much. Look at faucet…here I come.
I pledge to drink more water, and more crystal light! My kids will too! My husband switched to crystal light from Pepsi about a month ago and has lost 25 pounds! That’s more motivation for me! Water is great for our health, and we could all use better health.
I know I need to drink more water, I just have problems getting it all in. With Crystal Lite, it should be much easier. As a diabetic, the sugar free thing is great!
The Crystal Light To Go packages plus water bottles (preferably re-usable bottles) make for happy boaters!!!
I drink Crystal Light everyday. I like to put the lemonade in the freezer long enough to get it slushy…yum!
Wow….Crystal Light is my salvation. I pledge to DRINK MORE. I am sold on Pink Lemonade but will try all the flavors!!!
REQUEST!!! Please Crystal Light …I would love to see a SWEET TEA
flavor. It would sell tons!!!
Thanks for quenching my thirst daily !!!
Water? I love water and that is my drink of choice ever since I was a teenager. Moved from Mass to Florida and my uncle had the best well water. I keep a gallon jug in the fridge at all times. I like the Crystal Lights to go packets make flavoring up my water so dang delicious.
I have been trying to drink more water, and I think taking a pledge with this great bunch of people will help motivate me! Thanks!
My daughter-in-law brought a variety of Crystal Light on the go packages to the lake last week. She is trying to kick the soft drink habit. It reminded me how much I love those CL packages, so I decided to join her in drinking more wonderfully flavored water, too. I have lost a pound this week and that is the only change I’ve made. Go, Crystal Light!!!
I love Crystal Light and I love water. Nothing quenches a thirst like a big tall glass of either ice water or water with Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade. Delicious! I drink a lot of water, but pledge to drink even more!!!