People, one friend in particular, constantly remind me that I need to drink more water. Agua-ma-toos-a-ma-doodle as my mom says. Yes, I agree, but I just don't drink enough. Last night as I was going to bed, I had a slight headache. Throughout all of my exercise yesterday, I drank very little water. Very little. It was then that I decided I needed to drink more water. More agua.
I wanted to make it my daily goal for today, but didn't want to blog it in case it didn't come to fruition. Well, today has been another activity filled day, AND its hot outside. So, on my hikes today, I brought along my 20 oz water bottle. I'm on my second one for the day.
My issue with drinking water is that it makes me have to pee. Duh. But I hate peeing. I hate taking the time to use the bathroom. I'd rather do number 2 because at least it feels like I've accomplished something. But pee? Its boring, it takes time out of my day, and I'd just rather not go. Or rather, I'd like to be able to decide when I go. Oh my Gosh, I just discovered that I don't like peeing because I am not in control of when I can go or not. My body demands that I have to go at a certain time, and I have to oblige. My bladder controls me, not the other way around. Hmmm.
Anyway, I think I have a very little bladder. When I drink water, I need to go often. Too often sometimes. Now I don't need a lecture, I know you're supposed to pee frequently, and I also know the color healthy pee should be. And, yes, I definitely could use more H2O in my diet on a more regular basis. However, when I have a pressure filled bladder after just emptying it not even 10 minutes earlier, it makes me mad. That, ultimately prevents me from drinking more water.
So I need to reframe how I think about spending my time in the bathroom. A friend said today that it is a good time to "think". Think about what, I'm not sure, but I could spend some more time thinking even if it is just when I pee.
Damn it, time to go to the bathroom again. Guess I'm gonna go think now.
I'm so glad you are drinking more water!!
ReplyDeleteYou know what else you can do when you pee?
practice being aware- take some deep breaths and consciously relax yourself! or you can read the back of shampoo bottles...or if you had an Iphone you could check your email. Or text pictures of yourself to people...
Also, I totally get the control thing. When asked to identify one negative thing about me in a job interview- I always say "Control freak." It's all about balance and recognizing what you can and cannot control and being alright with it.
Good job with your health quest!