Total liquids a day.

dieorloseit

I was wondering how much total liquids everyone drinks a day. And is it true the more salt you eat the more water you need and the less salt you eat the less you need to drink.

Thanks

KelGen02

I drink over a gallon of clear water a day. I don't like to drink calories unless it is of the adult beverage kind so mostly all I drink is water. Seltzer every once in a while and a diet coke or skim milk once in a great while, but normally just water. I am not sure about the whole salt thing though. sodium retains water so I would assume the more water you drink flushes the sodium?? but I truly have no idea so I am sure someone will say if that is right or wrong...

xvolution

I can have up to 2 liters per day, but usually only get in around 40oz. I tend to hold onto water very easily so a little goes a long way for me.

malibu927

Two cans of diet soda and water that I don't quantify. As long as I'm hydrated, I'm good.

lemurcat12

Enough that my pee is light.

I don't quantify it (or think about it), although I tend to be drinking a beverage all the time and refill my water often, so a lot.

Curious why so many people seem to think the precise amount is something to worry about. You'd think the human instinct against not being adequately hydrated and the easy availability of water and other beverages would be sufficient; seems to be for me.

xvolution

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Enough that my pee is light.

I don't quantify it (or think about it), although I tend to be drinking a beverage all the time and refill my water often, so a lot.

Curious why so many people seem to think the precise amount is something to worry about. You'd think the human instinct against not being adequately hydrated and the easy availability of water and other beverages would be sufficient; seems to be for me.

There are a few medical conditions where fluid intake has to be closely monitored because the body can't get rid of excess fluids easily (congestive heart failure, kidney disease). In those, too much water causes swelling, large weight gain, high blood pressure and strain on the heart.

OliveGirl128

I don't track, but average 3-4 large cups of coffee a day, 1 can of diet soda and then 1-2 bottles of water. Plus I eat a lot of veg/fruit, which have high water contents.

lemurcat12

xvolution wrote: »

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Enough that my pee is light.

I don't quantify it (or think about it), although I tend to be drinking a beverage all the time and refill my water often, so a lot.

Curious why so many people seem to think the precise amount is something to worry about. You'd think the human instinct against not being adequately hydrated and the easy availability of water and other beverages would be sufficient; seems to be for me.

There are a few medical conditions where fluid intake has to be closely monitored because the body can't get rid of excess fluids easily (congestive heart failure, kidney disease). In those, too much water causes swelling, large weight gain, high blood pressure and strain on the heart.

Yes, I understand why someone with a medical condition would monitor it. I'm obviously talking about people who do not have such a condition -- as with people who are wondering how much others drink or ask whether they need to drink a particular amount or if they should count coffee or the like. If you had instructions from a doctor you'd be asking a doctor.

I think it's dieting misinformation and related things like apps that count (and the tracker here). Loads of challenges on MFP also do "drink this much water" things and I've seen other pop culture indications that intentionally drinking way more water than you might desire or need is seen as something to promote.

I could have a weird perspective because I've always just naturally wanted to drink lots and loved water (especially cold), and cannot imagine enjoying eating something without also having something to drink -- recently learned that some WLS result in people being unable to drink and eat at the same meal, which seems horrible to me. But it strikes me as odd.

middlehaitch

Hmm. Sat going through a typical summer day in my head.
2 coffees with milk and sugar, about 3 litres of water, I have a soda stream and make sure I have 3 full bottles in the fridge cooling for the next day, a can of beer or glass of wine.
Some days I am under the 3L some over, it depends on what I am doing and the temperature. Oh, if it is really hot,and I am sweaty, I will throw electrolytes in 1L of water- I have a low salt tolerance so know I will need a little 'catch-up'.

All in all, I don't really focus on my liquid intake, I just go with what my needs are for the day. I set up for it in the summer more than the winter.

Cheers, h.

@lemurcat12, much though I would like to drink while eating, it tends to give me hic-ups, so I don't.

GottaBurnEmAll

I don't think about it. I drink something when I feel thirsty.

MysticGoalie

Personally drink when lips starting to feel a bit dry. Also if going to the little room and the colour of the water is darkish-yellowish, knowing needing to drink more.

If it's clear, or able to see through.. means having drinked enough.

zindroth

64 - 96 oz of water depending on the heat. I drink 1 or 2 cups of coffee and some herbal tea (if it is not clear water, I don't track it)

VeronicaA76

Depends on the day. If I end up outside in 100° weather pulling weeds and doing yardwork, I drink a lot more than if I am having a normal day. I usually drink well over a gallon a day of water. Plus my coffee.

jennybearlv

I don't bother to track liquids or salt and I'm still alive.

Rebnurse1977

96oz a day is my goal, and I almost always exceed it! If you feel thirsty or your lips are dry, you are way past the point of needing water!