We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

How much water should I be drinking?

KKJackson91
KKJackson91 Posts: 69 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
*Please! No Negativity!

I work in a factory that, for the past few days has been between 96 and 100 degrees. In the time I'm there, I usually only drink about 5 or 6 8 oz cups of water. I don't go to the bathroom a whole lot while I'm there.I definitely don't want to be dehydrated but I think that's the reason for not going. If I'm sweating, I'm obviously not losing fluids in other ways. My question is, (unrelated to weight loss), how much water SHOULD I be drinking working in those conditions? Normally in a whole day I do drink 8 glasses of water but I feel like I should be drinking more because of the heat conditions at work. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Replies

  • flowergiumowo
    flowergiumowo Posts: 1 Member
    It's probably best to drink a glass of water at least every hour.
  • cyronius
    cyronius Posts: 157 Member
    Look at your urine. If it's dark yellow you need to drink more. If it's light straw coloured or lighter, you're not dehydrated...
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    Drink as much as you feel you need, there's no hard set number. There is a guideline that you should drink 8 cups/day, but you may need more if you're active or less if you're indoors all day.

    If I'm feeling hungry, I have some water first because often hunger and thirst can be confused.
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
    I have heard it should basically be half your weight. Anyways, I would aim for 10-12 cups.
  • flamingblades
    flamingblades Posts: 311 Member
    Water is my favorite drink. I also take kidney meds and they dry me out, so I go through a 32 bottle case in a week by myself. It took some getting used to but now I wouldn't have it any other way.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    cyronius wrote: »
    Look at your urine. If it's dark yellow you need to drink more. If it's light straw coloured or lighter, you're not dehydrated...

    There are no rules beyond that

  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    If you're not thirsty, it's unlikely that you need to drink (barring extreme exercise and heat scenarios).
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    I have a 22oz bottle I bring to work occasionally, and can fill it up multiple times while I'm there. I generally mindlessly drink from it all day. Instead of focusing on cups, see about bringing in a huge water bottle with you, and playing it by how you feel at work when it comes to refilling it. Since it is a bit toasty in there, I would focus on drinking regularly to make sure you are hydrated enough.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories