How drinking only water is going so far.
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I’ve been drinking mostly water for the past month or so and here’s how it’s working out so far:
- I’ve gotten use to it. Water tastes even better now. Whenever I’m thirsty, I think of a nice glass of water. not Coca Cola or anything.
- Health benefits, everyone knows water is good for you. No need to go into that one here
- $$$ savings. I treat soda as a treat and generally only have it when out for dinner. Water is considerably cheap (even bottled water). Whenever leaving the house I just bring a bottle or two of water with me and that cuts down on the costs of buying beverages at retail.
The biggest unexpected gain was the savings from buying beverages at retail prices. I use to by 2-3 beverages at around $1-$2 retail every weekday. That’s a savings of about $20/week, roughly $1,000/year. That’s also not including the fact I don’t buy soda at all from the supermarket to stock in my fridge.
Besides the monetary savings, drinking water ultimately just makes you feel good.
4 Responses to “How drinking only water is going so far.”
Thats a good thing for you to do as long as you don’t drink tap water. Go to the dollar store and you can get a galon of poland spring water for 1.25. Thats what I do. I buy one of those per day and use it for cooking and drinking, etc.
By Alexia on Feb 10, 2007
If you really want to be healthy you can drink tea. Honey is better to put in it than sugar if you only like sweet tea. I usually just buy the 100 tea bags because its the best deal. Its around 6.00 and you can use one tea bag twice. Thats 200 cups of tea for 3 cents each so that you don’t have to drink plain water all the time.
By Alexia on Feb 10, 2007
I recently stopped drinking pop too, and can’t believe how much I’m actually enjoying water.
Haven’t been at it long enough to notice any $$$ savings yet, but I’m sure I will soon, as much pop as I used to drink!
By Kristine on Feb 13, 2007
Maybe I should do what your doing. I bought a bottle of chocolate milk and it spilled all over the inside of my bag because the lid wasn’t on tight enough.
By Anonymous on Feb 28, 2007