Eight a day

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In the land of New Year's Resolutions, I am working on gradually adding mine to action step by step. (This is just a ploy to make me feel better that I haven't started them immediately on January 1 and that I probably won't stick with them.) But if at first you don't succeed, you're not a crack shot.

I ramble...

Today's New Year's Resolutions are brought to you by Dansani, Aquafina, Poland Spring, et. al. In the big scheme of things, I am going to work on my health and fitness this year. My dad had been diagnosed with diabetes for a few years now, and I know I have to work on my weight. Also, I want to enjoy the Gryphons' Spring Season and to go to the Bingham Cup Tournament in New York to play hard and to have a great time. (Also, I have my brother's wedding in September to look good for.) So, I'm making sure that I'm drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day.

I can't cite any of the work, but clearly there is evidence that 64 ounces of water daily is good for the body. It’s something – a little token of health consciousness. Soon I can tackle the gym, caffeine, running, walking TO work and everything else.

I started the day with 16 oz in the morning. I had about 4 glasses of water during the day at work. I had another tall glass with dinner. Before working on this post, I poured myself another 16 oz glass, and I've been sipping on it while I type.

So, in the beginning, there were resolutions and they were good.

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