Whatever works, is fine. We've all got our own ideas and ways of doing things. I don't sip; I chug. But I find if I don't consume a lot of water, then I don't feel that well. I don't feel healthy. And I do feel less energetic. Major organs don't function properly, etc. The only reason I mentioned this water consumption thing to begin with is this: years ago when first hearing of the 8 oz., 8 glasses per day suggestion, I thought who can keep track of that. The aforementioned idea that works for me, is habit forming and automatic. 64 oz. of water isn't the only thing I drink. Please don't misunderstand. Daily, I include 5 oz. of apple juice, a cup coffee and/or tea, 5 oz. of V-8. Plus, an occasional root beer float, strawberry smoothie, and Siera Mist. But 2 me, water is to the body, like oil is to an engine. It keeps things operating smoothly. lol...