Okay, this is gonna sound crazy but here goes (some of you know by now that crazy is about right for me!)
I don't like to drink water either! The first week, I thought I'd never get it all in! We have wonderful, clean, clear, cool water from a deep well and it truly is the best! BUT, a friend told me to try putting the water in a bottle, like a soda bottle. She said her whole family of 6 will drink water out of bottles but not out of glasses or cups. So, I tried it and sure enough - now I'm drinking MORE than I have to! My dh is amazed, knowing how much I struggled in the beginning! I use my Aquafina bottle and wash it and reuse it! 3 of them plus what I use for taking all my vitamins and pain relievers and I've got all 64oz in! WOO HOO!
Another thing I'll mention. I have one cup of coffee in the a.m. and then nothing but water until I get it all in! After that, I reward myself with a diet soda or decaf tea or flavored water if I want something else.
My dh actually had to lower his water intake. He does not do manual labor, but he was drinking over a gallon a day, sometimes over a gallon and a half! So they advised him to lower his water consumption because he was literally flushing out his body too much! Go figure!
Reddeborah - You're doing great! Don't get discouraged! We women sometimes fluctuate due to water retention, TOM, stress, anxiety, the clothes we wear to WI, the shoes we wear to WI, not going to the bathroom before WI, etc., etc. The important thing is that you are eating healthy and your body will show the results inside and outside! You may not have lost that 2 pounds, but you BP may have gone down, or your cholesterol or whatever! You are on the right road with a bunch of losers on the same road and we're all here for you! This really is the greatest bunch of Losers I've ever had the honor of getting to know!
I know for me I just keep reminding myself - I didn't gain this weight overnight and I won't lose it overnight, but I WILL lose it! And so will YOU!
Now go drink your water!