Do you log how much water you are drinking?

mail2dijaw

Hi everyone, I have been logging my food very diligently and eating within my calorie limits as prescribed by MFP. Best part is I have lost weight which is great. My concern is I dont log my water intake during the day. Is that a problem or should I also log it?

cwolfman13

Why would it be important...water doesn't have calories...water has nothing to do with weight loss...drinking enough water to stay hydrated is important for your health. If you're urine is pale yellow to almost clear, you are hydrated...there is no magical amount of water to drink.

Spliner1969

No, I don't bother logging it. I drink 3 32 oz bottles before breakfast before/during my workout. I then drink another 32 oz bottle usually before lunch, more at lunch, more in the afternoon, more with dinner, and yup more after that. I get plenty and it has 0 calories so I don't really see the need to log it. My suggestion if you're coming up short, is to try to always have some water to drink throughout the day with you.

MichelleWithMoxie

not necessary to log water.

mail2dijaw

ok. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

Old_Cat_Lady

I just make sure my pee is light yellow and clear.

VintageFeline

I don't log it either. Everything you eat and drink contributes to your fluid intake. I use my pee colour as my indicator. Generally I naturally am plenty hydrated without having a water bottle glued to me all the time.

Gallowmere1984

The color reflected in my toilet does a fantastic job of logging my fluid intake for me.

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mail2dijaw

As I undersand its not necessary to log but its a good habit to keep track on ones hydration level. Thanks again for your replies

xvolution

I do due to medical reasons.

Christine_72

I only log plain water when i start slacking off on drinking it. I get tell tale signs such as water retention in my legs and toileting problems.

Even though i drink way over 3L of black tea, plus the milk i add everyday, if i don't also drink enough plain water i get the above mentioned problems.

LiveLoveFitFab

I only drink water when I'm at the gym, the rest of the time it's tea, and more tea. Then more tea. Mostly the kind with no caffeine except for in the morning.
I always finish my 32oz bottle at the gym. With the amount of tea I drink there is no way I'm dehydrated. Addicted, yes. Dehydrated, no.

happyauntie2015

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't lol. If my friend and I are have a friendly who drinks more competition then definitely otherwise not so much because it's 0 calories

Aerona85

I don't log water. Just make sure you drink enough to stay hydrated but not so much your urine is completely clear (pale yellow is ideal). But, I don't have a problem with getting in water. If that is a challenge of yours then it makes sense to track.

Katherinelittle24

I think its different for every person. For me personally, I'm beginning to log in my water on MFP every single day because it helps me keep track of my water intake and I try to get as much clear water as I can to help me live a healthy lifestyle. Water can also be an aid for weight loss, in a way because it does suppress hunger pains and appetite, so drinking water before you eat every meal is pretty essential in weight loss to help you feel full longer and not to overeat. So yes, for me, I do track my water intake because it helps me keep myself accountable and if its important to you to know how much water you are drinking a day, than I say go for it

VeronicaA76

I do it to track my water intake. But, there is no need to.

RedSierra

mail2dijaw wrote: »

Hi everyone, I have been logging my food very diligently and eating within my calorie limits as prescribed by MFP. Best part is I have lost weight which is great. My concern is I dont log my water intake during the day. Is that a problem or should I also log it?

Should or should not log water depends on you.

Water is important to me. I try to log all my water because I have marginal high blood pressure and drinking enough water helps to keep it in a normal range. I also find I am not as hungry when I drink more water. However, I don't want to drink too much water, which I was doing for a while -- that can deplete electrolytes.

amusedmonkey

I have never logged water. Doing so or not is up to you. For me, personally, it's not a useful data point.

jaci66

I do mainly to make sure I'm getting enough water intake. It's not necessary, but a good thing if you're not getting enough.

Johncalvinfields

The main concern , watch the water you drink. The best is spring water or artesian. Other waters have added chemicals which aren't healthy for the body. Just remember if it's weight loss you wanting , drink plenty. It's a appetite suppressant and also replenishes the water your body needs as it burns off during daily exercise

binzyAU

I don't always log my water intake. I find it a helpful reminder to be sure to drink a minimum of 1 litre/day, it just helps me keep track and egg myself on to be aware to be sure to drink more.

Lounmoun

I don't track water. I also don't make an effort to drink large amounts of water.
I just drink water with meals and whenever I am thirsty.
I am hydrated enough according to my urine color.

mabearof6

I did when I first started, then once drinking water became a habit I stopped. I don't log any drinks unless they have nutritional value or have calories. I drink mostly water and black coffee so not really an issue.