well my motto has always been, water is to take a bath in... i can't drink plain water unless it's ICE cold :cold:
but part of our diet is no more soda and although i use to LOVE Dr. Pepper - the kids knew if i said i wanted a soda, it could only mean ONE thing - lately if i do "fall off the wagon" and have one, it doesn't even taste good any more :smileypuke:
however i have become an Aquafina Flavorsplash addict! to me it's the best of the fruity waters, it's lighter than the rest.
: even at home we have taken to mixing our lemonade or fruit punch or even fruit juice with at least half water... there has got to be some way to get water down me! i know it's best for me, and am doing pretty good at drinking it with a splash of something in it. and our going out to eat has gotten lots cheaper as we always ask for water with lemon instead of purchasing drinks with our meal.
as for alcohol,
: despite being half German i do NOT like beer or wine... in fact i don't like a lot of alcohol. i know a lot of people who drink all kinds of stuff but can't stand Tequila, well i do like Tequila - and straight up, why would anyone want to ruin good Tequila by adding margarita mix <blech>. the secret is, take it easy... so instead of shots, i drink it like a sipping whiskey, one shot will do ya... also LOVE Butternips (or Buttershots) butterscotch flavored - and cinnamon schnapps. once in a while for a big splurge i will have an Applebee's Mudslide but i hate paying what a restaurant or bar wants for a drink when the same money can buy almost a whole bottle to drink at home and last a lot longer!
now that sounds terrible but i really mean last a LOT longer, i don't drink much at all, i'm thinking savings here
: my ex was mentally/emotionally/verbally abusive and i felt very much out of control most of the time we were together, so as soon as i feel the alcohol start to affect me, i have to stop... i just can't stand that out-of-control feeling... :no:
makes for a cheap date LOL