how much water do you really drink?

TeamLeela

Most days, I have a hard time eating my 8-8 ounces of water. On hot days, I can drink much more. When I'm working out, I can drink much more. But normal days, I may get to 48 ounces of water. When you workout, are you supposed to drink more water for what you sweat out? I read somewhere I long time ago, that you are supposed to drink half your weight (in ounces) in water. So for me, that would be more than 64 ounces. It seems impossible somedays. I try to drink 2 cups as soon as I wake up and 2 cups about an hour before I go to bed. So I'm only responsible for 4 more cups throughout the day. Sometimes it works, usually it doesn't. I also read that lemon water is good for the liver so I put fresh lemons in my morning water. Anyone have any suggestions about this??

Ms_Natalie

I drink 5 pints of water a day (at least) but find it easy to do now...it seems like my body craves water. It is difficult at the start and you find yourself needing the loo quite regularly. However, this need as reduced for me and it's not such a bad thing anymore.

I have also heard that you should be drinking half of your body weight in water! :flowerforyou:

Gradually increase and you will be at your goal intake in no time at all :flowerforyou:

shellshalla

I use a liter water bottle and I end up drinking a lot more then what's required. It's right by me at all times at work and at home. I think it's easier to drink your water if it's in a big water bottle. May be something you would like to try

Yes you do need to drink more when working out because of sweating and your body needs the water. (as far as i know haha)

trainguy917

I get much more than that, especially when I'm working out, but I always do, even on days I don't work out and I do it by always having a glass/bottle of water with me. It's not the end of the world if you don't get it once in a while because you get some water from the foods you eat, especially if you eat lots of fruits and vegetables, which I'm sure you are doing anyway. But it's better to get a little more than the minimum than a little less. You have to drink a good bit of water before it's too much. The only exception to that is if you are exercising super hard and long, such as running for over an hour or push mowing your lawn all afternoon. In that case, you are losing electrolytes at a high rate and simply drinking water will speed that up, so you should drink something like Gatorade at half strength (pour half the Gatorade into another glass or bottle and add the same amount of water).

Nina74

I drink at least 2 liters (66 ounces) of water a day. Like Md, I use a liter bottle. I like my water cold and filter/bottled (I won't drink tap b/c of the funny taste, not to mention who know what else is in there!) Once I started and cut out all other fluids, it's no problem for me. On heavy workout days, I drink quite a bit more than 2 liters. (3 or 4)

justahorsen

I drink a lot of water, but it is, and must be, ICE water....I don't like water that is warm/tepid. I keep a bag of ice in the freezeer here at work and have a thermal cup with a straw that I fill 3-4 times a day (it is a BIG mug and hold 16 oz.) and I have one at home that I use at night so I know I am getting my water intake. But it must be ice water!!

crking

I find myself drinking even more water in the Summer. My job is outside and I am constantly hydrating myself. I even take a gallon of water with me in case I need more. I am a huge water drinker so I probably drink more than the recommended but then some days I am so busy I don't drink as much. I take a water bottle every where I go so I know it's there and drink it! PLUS..if you drink ice water, they say, you burn somewhere close to 200 calories more a day. Lemon is also a good thing for ya!

Breathe_Glamour

I drink 4.5 to 6 pints of water each day...I know some on MFP drink way more than that - I believe in dividing your weight in half to get the right amount of water you should drink each day.

fxdl2k2

I drink close to a gallon of liquid per day. I keep a 23 ounce glass at my desk and drink it at least twice per day, then about 32 ounces at home every evening and I drink at least a 32 ounce glass of unsweet (no artificial sweetener either so it counts as a water source) of black tea for lunch. I will sometimes grab another 20 ounce bottle of water on the way home. I drink it room temperature or ice cold and everywhere in between.

July24Lioness

I drink any where between 1 and 2 gallons of water per day. I have always been a big water drinker.

Most times I drink it plain or with lemon squeezed. Sometimes I add mint leaves, lime or orange slice in it.

funkyspunky871

I drink about 16 ounces of liquid per day (which happens to be water). That's it. Just 16 ounces of water in a day and nothing else. No soda, no juice, no milk. I guess I don't drink much. My mom said I'd probably lose even faster if I just drank more water... Or anything, lol!

nicolina823

24 cups.

12 at work. (made in a coffee maker w/1 teabag and 2 splenda)
12 when I get home. (plain water)

rybo

Depending on heat & activity levels, I could drink anywhere from 60 - 150 ounces of water in a day.
Usually its around 80 though.

OpalFruitJam

I don't drink my 'straight' water, I tend to have it in Green Tea format, or some other sort of tea, such as cranberry and elderflower. I always polish off one bottle of straight water in the gym, but have around 5-6 cups of green tea a day. I am alos guilty of a glass or two of Coke Zero. Shameful I know, but take away my cheeseburgers and I must have another vice!

mrsw510

I drink about 12-15 8oz glasses a day. I used to have trouble making the 8 glasses but then I realized how much other stuff I was drinking throughout the day. I replaced everything with water, it is literally all I drink, I don't drink soda, juice, coffee. Occasionally I will a glass of milk with breakfast but other than that it is nothing but water.

lizziewhan

i have to MAKE myself drink water. its just something i dont think about..i really dont drink much of anything at all. some days i can go having only drank 64oz of diet coke! if i keep crystal light in the fridge i can drink the heck out of that at times.

for me..i have to fill up a cup and carry it with me..or a water bottle and make myself drink it. but i know that it does help!

i also LOVE putting lemon in my water!

rmwilliams0519

I know this is going to sound crazy but I have a large jug its called a Bubba Keg. It is 54 oz. It goes everywhere I do. In fact when my friends and family see me with out it they think something is wrong with me. I fill it about 4 to 5 times a day with water.

I've been wondering how much water is too much?

rcatr

1.5liter - 2 liters. MINIMUM 1.5 liters

rose1617

I have to put Crystal Light in to enjoy water. I'm just not a fan unless it's during or after a workout. That's the only time plain ol' water tastes good to me.
I have a 64 FL Oz. Gatorade bottle that I wash out and reuse daily at work. I drink 1.5 of those. I also work out nearly every week day, so I also will drink another 1-2 glasses after or during the workout. On the weekends, I tend to drink only 4-6 glasses/day because I have too much to do to sit near a bathroom for the required amount of time

July24Lioness

I drink about 16 ounces of liquid per day (which happens to be water). That's it. Just 16 ounces of water in a day and nothing else. No soda, no juice, no milk. I guess I don't drink much. My mom said I'd probably lose even faster if I just drank more water... Or anything, lol!

You don't feel dehydrated?

OMG, my lips would be so dry, they would start cracking if I drank only 16 oz of water per day.

gottaluvboyz

Close 10 8oz glasses a day...

DancingYogini

I have an empty Naked Juice half gallon bottle, that I fill up with water every morning. I try to drink 2 of those per day! I don't always succeed, but get at least one of them in

TeamLeela

Thanks for everyone's input. I am trying to drink more water with every meal. I also try to take sips of water every hour. I want to make water drinking habit forming. I am guilty of drinking diet pepsi. 1 to 3 cans per day. I cannot drink green tea because it conflicts with medication that I'm on. I don't drink coffee at all. I was thinking of trying something like Crystal light or the new Special K drinks. I like the individual packets that you just mix with a bottle of water. Has anyone tried those type of drinks to flavor their water? I already add lemon, just want to try something different.

LotusF1ower

Thanks for everyone's input. I am trying to drink more water with every meal. I also try to take sips of water every hour. I want to make water drinking habit forming. I am guilty of drinking diet pepsi. 1 to 3 cans per day. I cannot drink green tea because it conflicts with medication that I'm on. I don't drink coffee at all. I was thinking of trying something like Crystal light or the new Special K drinks. I like the individual packets that you just mix with a bottle of water. Has anyone tried those type of drinks to flavor their water? I already add lemon, just want to try something different.

Lemon in water is excellent, the following are snippets from various webpages regarding fruit as flavouring in water:

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Health benefits of lemon include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, fever, hair care, skin care, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, overweight, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure. Known for its therapeutic property since generations, lemon helps to strengthen your immunity system and cleanses your stomach. It is not only a blood purifier but also enables body to fight diseases. Lemon juice, especially, has several health benefits associated with it. Useful for treating kidney stones, curing heart strokes and reducing the body temperature, lemonade helps you to stay calm and cool.

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Strawberry is one of the most delicious and nutritious fruit. It has the ability to remove harmful toxin in the blood. It is also recommended for sluggish liver, gout, rheumatism, constipation, high blood pressure, catarrh and even skin cancer.

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•Grapes alkalinize the blood and act as a good liver and intestinal cleanser. Thus, they serve as a rejuvenator and digestive tonic. Grape juice in combination with apple juice is especially useful in cleaning the liver and kidney. The acid in the juice stimulates the liver and bile secretions, and thus prevents liver problems. The tartaric acid also acts as a laxative and prevents constipation. However, the grapes should be ripe, as the green acids are not good for the blood.
•Grapes are a quick source of energy, as they contain large amounts of easily digested sugar.
•The high water content in grapes prevents kidney and bladder stones by eliminating hardened deposits in any part. The combination of water and potassium and a low sodium content acts as a diuretic, which is beneficial in kidney problems.
•Grapes lower cholesterol, prevent clots and cardiac problems.
•The iron content is not very high, but organic iron is easily absorbed and thus beneficial for anemia.
•Grapes soothe the nervous system and alleviate fever, migraine and asthma.


Read more at Suite101: Composition and Health Benefits of Grapes: A Rich Source of Sugar and Antioxidants with Multiple Functions http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/composition-and-health-benefits-of-grapes#ixzz0swlZ63YQ

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Sorry for the long posting :flowerforyou:

LeahSylina

If I don't have a waterbottle, I don't drink water. I don't drink anything else either, I'm not a big soda or juice fan but I will have a glass of water and just sip on it. I never really drink much. But I find that keeping a water bottle with me all day long I drink quite a bit of water and don't usually have a problem making my 8 cups a day.

fansntt

When I am at work I drink 2 8oz of water and 12oz of Coke. I would like to drink more but I can't be standing up to go to the bathroom every hour.

When I do sport then I do drink my 8 8oz of water.

imagymrat

I find this easy, I fill a 2litre juice jug with water, I put it in the fridge, i'm not allowed to drink anything else until that jug is done...plain and simple. Works for me!

Sbozek123

I am a terrible water drinker - so are both my sons. I have a steady supply of green tea for them, and diet green tea for me though - I only buy soda when we're having a party, and when it's gone - I won't buy more. I am guilty of getting a soda when we go out to eat though, I cave every once in a while!

I've never thought about putting strawberries in my water, but I do add cucumbers and the water is so refreshing (even though i won't eat them, lol). I found that my sons sucked water down like crazy when it was flavored. I had to do a week off of it though - got to be too blah after a week or so. Time to spice it back up though!

mamaDaisyJ

I drink and swallow and drink some more water, sometimes hitting 12 glasses in a day. I drink 2 glasses before breakfast in the morning, and another glass before each meal or snack. It also helps me not keep eating when I'm full cause I was already half ful of water. I usually have two glasses in the evening during my me-time. And I almost always have a cup of water nearby, I use a big 20 ounce cup all day, so I get two glasses with ice each filling, goes fast this way. Drinking water is easy now that I don't drink soda!

forgiven4life

I'm really bad about getting my water in. I may have a 16.9 oz bottle/day if lucky. I'm just not a big drinker period. Like another poster said, the only time water tastes good to me is right after a workout or when I'm really hot. Otherwise, I generally have to be eating something to drink something. I just don't sit around and sip on a drink throughout the day. And if I am drinking water, i have to have something in it, like Crystal Light or fresh lemon juice. I really need to work on replacing everything I drink with water.

jusniq

I am a very big water drinker. Always have been. Honestly, I easily drink 8 glasses by mid day sometimes. When I first decided to lose weight seriously about two years ago, I deleted juice or any kind of drinks completely. I treated drinks the way i treat alchol...only drink on occassion. It was easy for me because I was already a big water drinker. Even wen i fell off the wagon and gained much of my weight back, i was still loving my water. I drank water with every meal, and I luved it. room temperature, ice cold (preferable in these summer months)...i just love it lol