Water, water water..how much do I drink?

Bluejedi79
Bluejedi79 Posts: 28 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
I'm mixed on how much water to drink. I've been told to drink half my body weight in ounces of water, and I've been told 8-10 glasses is more than enough. Now I'm confused, how much do I drink?

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  • jjsilcox96
    jjsilcox96 Posts: 63 Member
    I drink over a gallon
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    edited July 2015
    Whichever is the greater of the two. For an average weight person of 120 to 150 pounds, 8-10 glasses of water is about right and would be 64-80 ounces or half the body weight. But If you weigh more than that, drink more, following the body weight/ounces guideline. You really can't drink too much water unless you have kidney failure, in which case you would be following what your doctor told you.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Follow your thirst. Unless you have a medical or psychological issue, you can follow your thirst and it will serve you well. :)
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