03 Apr

Constance's Hidrate Story

I bought my first Hidrate in December 2020, less than two months after I received my kidney transplant. It was my second kidney transplant; my first transplant took place in 2011 and lasted almost 8 years before it failed. I had high hopes for my first transplanted kidney, but I made several health-related mistakes. I vowed to take better care of myself this time, including exercising more regularly, eating healthier, and staying hydrated. I wanted this kidney to last and I knew I had to make positive changes in order for that to happen.

 

I learned about Hidrate in a Facebook group for Black Peloton riders. Everyone raved about the benefits so I decided to purchase one and give it a try. Admittedly, I was skeptical in the beginning; I had no idea how profoundly it would change my relationship with water.  The glow reminders helped me to regularly pick up my bottle and take a sip, I appreciated the humorous reminders sent to my phone a few times a day, and I competed with friends to join the 100% club. There was a noticeable change in my behavior, and I was (and still am!) grateful for the Hidrate technology for it.

 

Since I purchased my first Hidrate bottle, I drink significantly more water on a daily basis which works wonders for my kidney and overall health. My skin glistens, I have better digestion, and I feel so much better about myself. As a kidney transplant recipient, staying hydrated is literally a matter of life and death. Maintaining healthy kidney function is imperative and hydration plays a significant role. 

 

I sing the praises of Hidrate everywhere I go; when people ask me why my water bottle is lighting up, I get my app and watch ready to show them all about it! How fun is it to have a tech gadget that's not only cool technology but also has a direct impact on our physical health? My bottle has been in 16 countries in North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Wherever I go, the bottle goes with  My husband, Matthew, is even more committed than me! He has NEVER missed a day since I bought him his bottle on March 31st 2021. As of today, March 21st 2023, he has a streak of 721 days. Like me, it has been a fantastic addition to his life as well. I've gifted the Hidrate bottle to family and friends and I love grilling them on their water intake. (Yes, mom, I'm talking about you!)

 

Matthew and I are currently living in Uganda and working at the International School of Uganda. Our "light up water bottles" are so popular with our students and our colleagues. While teaching a 6th-grade class, my bottle glowed and a student said, with a giggle, "Ms.Collins, your water bottle is calling you!" Little did she know just how true that statement was. 

 

Take it from Constance, HidrateSpark smart water bottles are the ideal partner for those looking to stay hydrated for your long-term health. Invest on a HidrateSpark bottle and experience being fully hydrated thanks to a personalized water goal and habit changing reminder glows. HidrateSpark bottles and the HidrateSpark App are a great solution to ensure you are staying fully hydrated.