A little over four years ago, I gave up drinking soda (or as some say, “pop”) because of recurring digestive problems and post-teen skin problems. I literally woke up one morning and said, “That’s it. No more.” I remember the look on my husband’s face as I went into the fridge and opened and dumped the remaining cans. Priceless moment. I was also pregnant at the time with our second son, and I knew I needed to be pumping my body with the best things possible, soda not being one of them.
I needed to be healthy. I really needed and wanted to be the healthiest version of me, so I turned to water. Water is the “golden” drink, and I knew it was exactly the drink of choice that my body and mind needed. Water comprises 50 to 75% of our body (depending on sex and body type). Water supports the conduction of electrical charges in our body that maintain the rhythm of our heart. And most important for me, especially for my pregnancy, water keeps the body hydrated. Dehydration is dangerous for anyone, never mind during pregnancy. Hydration is key to keeping yourself healthy and your body free of toxins. I remember when reading that I should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day, I nearly fell off my chair. 8 glasses? How would I do that? But…
I did it. I started drinking water every single day — 8 glasses or more. It was like a water bottle was permanently attached to my body. Almost overnight, my skin cleared up. I noticed that I just felt all-around better. I wasn’t getting sick. I wasn’t feeling sluggish. I wasn’t dehydrated (no, not by any stretch of the imagination). I had lots of energy. I felt amazingly awesome! (And this was coming from a pregnant lady.)
Fast forward 4 years. 2 more sons. A move from NYC to Rhode Island. I’m now a mother who is constantly on-the-go, working from home and taking care of 4 boys (4 and under). My life is anything but predictable or calm. I’m here, I’m there, I’m everywhere. I’ve needed to stay on my “A-game,” but the problem now is… I’m BUSY. I hardly have time to eat, never mind keep myself up on 8 glasses of water a day. Not to mention, as much as I love an ice cold glass of water… I need a little more flavor to my day, especially with it being summer. Water gets a little boring day after day. So I turned to Crystal Light. Plain and simple — it has been my saving grace. Crystal Light adds great taste and absolute-DELICIOUSNESS to my water.
But (the best part) — did you know this? — women who drink Crystal Light are drinking 20% more water than plain water drinkers. That’s good news for women who want to try to drink more water. You’re getting your water intake, but with some taste. I’m loving that. And once you stop and think what’s it’s doing to your body, you’ll love it, too.
The importance of drinking water and adding it into your daily routine is essential. It really is, for every ounce of your body.
So… Crystal Light has invited me to challenge my Mom Generations readers. They want you to be and stay hydrated. This is what I want to ask you to do… let’s PLEDGE TOGETHER to get serious about staying hydrated. It’s still summer. It’s hot. This is the hottest it will probably get in many geographic areas, so it’s very important to keep yourself 100% hydrated. Not only for yourself, but for your family. PLEDGE that you will stay hydrated for the next week… consciously making the choice. Every reader who pledges is entered to win a $500 gift card. YES! $500! So let’s get going!
I am PLEDGING to stay hydrated by bringing my water bottle around with me wherever I go. I will absolutely make sure I’m consuming enough of my Crystal Light (pink and yellow) lemonade.
There will be another chance for a $500 gift card next week, too!
**This post was sponsored by Crystal Light.**
Being pregnant right now I try to drink as much water as possible, crystal light is defiantly the way to go! Thanks for this post!
I will pledge! This means giving up my Diet Dr. Pepper, but I’ll give it a whirl.
Just saw this on Twitter. Great post! I will try to drink as much water as I can this week. I hear the Crystal Light Iced Tea is great. Will check it out. Thanks!
I am so posting this. Thank you for reminding me.
Saw you on twitter good idea to drink more water at any time !
beaut Avatar by the way !
I’m drinking a glass of water as I work on the computer so I’m definitely in! If you’ve ever had the misfortune to get heat stroke its a wake up call to stay hydrated!
Love this! Just saw on Twitter! Sign me up! Everyone should be doing this.
Amen! I switched from drinking (gasp!) almost a 12 pack a day of Diet Coke to drinking water with Crystal Light and I feel so much better! I probably get 100 plus ounces in a day.
I credit lots of it to my Crystal Light and my super cute HUGE mug with a straw that I take everywhere. Gotta have the right supplies!
And I didn’t even put 2 and 2 together but my acne has totally cleared up lately and I am sure it’s the water! Woohoo!
I will pledge!! I try to be really good about drinking my water during the day and at night for my runs, I want to be as hydrated as possible!
You’ve got me. OK, I’m in.
Great post, I AGREE! Crystal light is awesome (however I tend to buy the store brand since it’s much cheaper), I really still need to drink more water, getting healthy that’s still something I lack.
We drink LOTS of Crystal Light here in the Wyatt House!
With that said – we pledge to drink much more water – and Crystal Light – this week!
Have a DYNAMITE day!
First time on your blog. Very cool. I will pledge. Great idea. I’m very into fitness and health, so this is up my alley.
I pledge to try my best to drink more water. Crystal Light may help… Perhaps I should pick some up, eh?
I love Crystal Light. Didn’t even think I was drinking more water b/c it tasted better. Very cool. Very sneaky cool. Sign me up!
I never drink enough water but I know I should. I do drink more when it’s hot out though. And your right – Crystal Light tastes sooo good – my favorite is the rasperry ice tea – the single packs – so convenient!
I pledge to drink more water too!
I’ll pledge to drink more water and I’m looking forward to trying some of the Crystal Light.
I took will take the pledge. I need to ditch the iced coffee habit. Luckily I am ALREADY a huge fan of Crystal Light and drink it daily already. CL Decaf iced tea is my favorite.
Sounds like a great idea. My doc says drink more water, so either way I win.
I pledge to drink more water daily!! I love water with a little slice of lemon – so refreshing on these extremely hot and humid days!!!
Thanks for this reminder and I make the pledge!
I will pledge right along with you. For the longest time I was great about drinking water and eliminating everything else – but lately, notsomuch. I need to get back to the healthy me! Thanks for the reminder.
I pledge to not only drink more water but to also give up the soft drinks that abound. Soda is usually the only thing I drink, except for the glass of water I drink right before bedtime.
I know this will be deleted, but how much are you getting paid to encourage people to drink more poison (aspertame in the Crystal Light!) instead of what’s truly healthy and that’s just plain water???
Google the risks of aspertame & spend just 15 minutes reading the facts. Then tell me if you ever want to put a drop of that crap in your body again……….no matter how much they pay you to do so.
I won’t delete you message ANON. I have a trackback code, no worries. This is a paid/sponsored post. I have said it before, and I will say it again – I will never, ever endorse anything (paid or non-payment) that I don’t use or don’t believe it and truly like. I love the openness of this “world” – in that I can receive a comment like yours. I wish you would state your name so we can actually have a open – 2-sided conversation. You’re always welcome to email me .
sorry you have to deal with some people. is it that hard to email you on the side? anyways, i am pledging. i drink way too much diet soda and i really need to make some changes. perhaps this is what will kick me in gear. thanks, audrey. love your blog – by the way.
I’m in. I try to drink 3 liters a day, but have been slacking off due to the chaos of moving a household with three children 3 and under. So I will pledge to get back to my old standard, and who knows? maybe even up it to 4!
I’m in! Thanks for this. Just what I need. Great post.
I will take the challenge!! I was just thinking to myself…..
“Self, you need to drink more water.”
Ok, it was more like “YOU NEED TO DRINK WATER.”
I have been terrible. I always go for the caffeine or juice over water.
I am up for the challenge. (with water in my hand)
CHEERS!
I am sitting her at my desk, with my 1L bottle (which is the source of many comments about how thirsty I must be!) of water that I continue to refill with various things to give it flavor… Can’t say that I’m dehydrated though. I, too, have all but done away with soda (still can’t say *pop* even after almost 10 years in the Midwest!) . I will pledge to continue to drink more water, especially now that I’ve gotten myself out of the workout rut that I had been in for most of the summer! Thanks for the great post! Hope that all is well!
i just gave up my precious coca cola last week so i am IN. water and crystal light, here i come.
I pledge to stay hydrated – I’m in Florida on vacation so I’m drinking water constantly!
I’ll do it! I do the diet soda thinking it is “healthy”, but I do know that water is 1000% better for me.
I have been struggling with this for years – I look at the clock and it’s late afternoon and I realize that I haven’t had a drop of water yet that day! Maybe this is the kick in the pants I need to really get serious about getting the water I need … !!
I’m in. I feel sluggish all the time. Maybe this will help. Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m in. I know this means throwing out my Sprite. But I’m in. Do you have water bottles you could send out?
never tried crystal light but i’ll give it a whirl.
I’m with ya!
ME, TOO! I’M IN!
Count me in! GREAT post!
I pledge to stay more hydrated this next week and I sincerely hope it helps with my sluggishness.
I am pledging. Wonderful idea.
I absolutely pledge to drink more water! I just bought a cute reuseable waterbottle, so now I can take some with me on the go.
Crystal Light is such a great motivator! I love that there’s actually a great flavor, not just a tiny bit of flavor.
XOXO
I have a history of kidney stones, but I’ve been slacking on the water drinking lately. I pledge to drink at least 8 cups a day this week!
You know, I never thought that maybe my current skin problems were increased by me drinking soda! My skin started acting up again after I got pregnant, and it has been on and off with being good ever since. I definatly drink more soda and coffee now as a way to “wake up or get energy”, but goodness, I need to cut it out and turn to water!
I am pledging to stay hydrated! I am a water drinker anyway but will make a conscious effort to have my water bottle with me always!
I’ll pledge to that! Late nights out with friends, early mornings working out, weekends spent by the pool and beach. Luckily, we have Crystal Light single packs here at work!
I just started drinking these about three weeks ago. Amazing, tasty, doesn’t feel like I’m drinking splenda.
I too pledge! I am always trying to drink more water so maybe adding a little flavor could help me get to those 8 glasses a day!
Sounds great! I’ll join in!