Dry Kidneys

I have always had the issue of not drinking enough. I mean I am literally dehydrated 24/7. Some days I really don't consume more than 8oz of liquid. I think I have even gone days where it is less than that. The reason behind this is, because I just don't get thirsty. And since I'm not thirsty.... I don't drink. Makes sense right? I guess I just forget to drink. I know it sounds silly but it's true. 

Well I have come to think that that this is starting to take a toll on my body. So I decided to do something about it. And not to mention, my new co-worker is always going on about how I'm gonna get dry kidneys if I don't drink more lol.

I know I need to drink but I also know that I will not be able to drink water because it is too bland. If I am drinking something with flavor it will be much better and easier for me. The issue with that is the calories. I do not want to DRINK my calories! 

So I decided it would be a great idea to drink this:

And.... I WAS WRONG!

I went to Walmart last night grabbed 3 bottles for a little test run. These are 33 oz so I figured if I drank one a day that would at least help my issue. I remember drinking these as a kid and LOVING them! I do not know if they changed them or if I changed lol. After all that was like 15 years ago. 

I grabbed my first bottle and took it to work today, it was actually White Grape flavor. I do specifically remember liking White Grape flavor as a child and I always felt like it was a treat when my father bought these because it was not something we bought on a normal basis. 

Anyways, I sat down at my desk this morning turned on my computer... did the normal stuff. Then I grabbed the bottle and opened it up. Took a big gulp, and almost died! This stuff is FOWL. It has that nasty fake sugar taste, the same one in diet sodas that lingers in your mouth for 20 minutes after each sip. I still have it in my mouth even after rinsing with water! 

I decided to check the label and see if it had aspartame like the diet sodas, and sure enough it did! I really did not expect that as this is simply flavored carbonated water. These will definitely be going in the trash, or maybe I will return them or give them to someone. 

Back to the drawing board. Anyone have any ideas? They would be greatly appreciated. I have seen the beverage called "Ice" and I am thinking about giving that a try. Has anyone tried it?