Lesson Learned

Well I learned a lesson the hard way today.  Spent some time in the hospital this afternoon after blacking out and nearly fainting due to dehydration.  I was dizzy, unable to see (scariest part!), it became hard to hear, and I got all cold and pale. I'm absolutely fine now, but it certainly was not a fun experience.  I'm going to make it a point to remember to drink more water. It's been a goal ever since I learned about the consequences of not drinking enough, but it's been easier said than done. I guess sometimes it takes little events like this to get us to realize the consequences are real.  I'm thinking maybe I'll try keeping a liter sized bottle where I tend to be the most,  like my desk, and sip it through the day.  I'm hoping if I see it in front of me and within easy reach, I'll be more likely to drink it, and that maybe drinking 2 liters of water will be easier to remember than 8 glasses of water.

Are you good about staying hydrated? Any tips you want to share?

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