Water ??? 8 glasses

GoGoGirl1111

Does anyone else find it hard to drink 8+ glasses of water a day? Some days it's ok, others I struggle.... When summer starts I know I will drink more than 8 glasses : Summer, BRING IT ON!!!!

MrsSchimmy

I drink at least 16 cups a day. It was harder at first but you grow accustomed to constantly having a water bottle with you. I even have friends ask where my bottle is if I don't have it in sight...

LilyMammoth

I definitely struggle with this. I'm currently having kidney problems and I think a lot of it is because I don't drink enough water almost daily.

chilly1470

The biggest struggle is having to pee so much. I have always loved ice cold water, but at times I have to remember to imbibe. It is the lubrication that facilitates our digestion and weight loss. It is a rinse for our insides. Suck it up and drink that H2O.

Melaniel25

absolutely!i am at this moment attempting to motivate myself to get up and get another bottle! im going to try and make a pitcher of water tonite with lemon slices,orange slices,ginger,and mint leaves and see if that helps tomorrow! i dont want anything processed in my water,i just hope this helps!

healthyfoxx

I've been a water drinker for years. Funny enough, I started so I could save money instead of buying drinks at a store.

I have a 20 Oz. Kleen Kanteen (http://amzn.com/B004PXWG4G) that is insulated, and it is the BEST gift I have ever received. I use it every day for tea and water, and have for the last 2 years. Having this lets me always have water on hand, and I generally drink about 3 or 4 a day (one or two are tea, the others water).

Invest in a great water bottle and keep it on you! It'll become second nature to drink water.

dropdeadmediocre

I usually get all my water in... Never was a big water fan, so I squeeze a lime slice into a glass, load it with ice, and sip on that. My cup holds 24 oz. so if I do that three times per day, I feel pretty good.

But I admit, there are days I just don't want to drink it... I'd be happy sucking down coffee all day.

rosebette

Are 8 glasses of water really necessary for everyone, regardless of size? I have trouble drinking that much, too, unless it's a very hot or heavy workout day. Also, do other beverages, such as tea, count? Some sources also say there is water in fruits and vegetables, which also counts. I just can't afford to spend that much time in the bathroom on the days that I teach.

GoGoGirl1111

Some great advice here: Thank you all : I will drink more each day, I do have a filter jug, and a metal flask water bottle, I do never go out without it. Just that I don't drink all the time: When at home I just forget: lol Crazy to say that I know.

Happy Losing all :

marissanik

I find it easy for me to get my 8 glasses. If I struggle, I put a little Mio in my water to help me reach my goal!

SeattleRaven

I mostly do okay because I prefer water to anything else, but on hot days when I need more, I have to add some fruit/etc. for flavor--citrus, mint, or cucumber usually.. Today it was 3 crushed raspberries; I filled the cup three times before the flavor was completely gone.

komitra

Hi Dear!

My name is Kanika, and I am from India.

I am 27 years old, I am also trying to lose some weight nearly about 70 pounds (30-31 kgs), my height is 5'6", and I am married for two years. I have been an over weight child always, and now all I want to do is lose some weight, so that we can start our family

One thing that I have started doing is drinking at least 3 lts of water per day, and having an early dinner. I also try to exercise for about 25-40 mins a day, for a minimum of 4 days.

Hope this information helps you in some way.

Cheers!

Kanika

P.S. I am new to fitnesspal hope to have a good time here!

ereck44

It's a lot easier to drink water if it isn't ice cold. I'll take the water out of the refrigerator and let it warm up for a half an hour, then guzzle. It is easier to drink it when working out. Usually drink 1.5 liters of water with the workout.

cecesquats

i love water and have no problem drinking a lot daily. however, i've noticed that when i drink out of a large cup with a straw that i drink more than i normally would. there's just something about a straw that makes it easier to gulp down large amounts of liquids.

Miss_1999

I love my water! I've always been a water drinker, though, so it's not hard for me to drink water. I swear there's something wrong with me because I "crave" tap water. I have a huge water "jug" that I keep filled all the time with ice water and drink on it all day long and I even take it with me to bed at night. This is *not* my personal mug, but one like it (same size)

Kalikel

64 Oz is not the magic number. It's a general guide. Record how much you drink and discuss it with your doctor.

I drink tons and tons of water.

The girl who mentioned the straw hit on something. People generally drink more from straws. If you actually need to drink more, use a straw. See how it goes.

JoanneKendrick

I love water:-) . I usually down a glass as soon as I am up as keep a glass in the bathroom. Then have a bottle with me in the day and fill up as and when. Then I down a glass before I go to bed. You can add lemon to water or try flavoured fizzy water. Keep trying as water is the best drink for you. Once you go for a wee and it's clear you know you are drinking enough :-)

WombatHat42

I usually fill a few gatorade bottles(~2 glasses each) and if will down a couple when I get home from classes/work a couple before bed and the rest either at dinner or in the morning/during classes. If they are slightly less than room temp I find I can chug them very quick without feeling full/sick but if they are to cold/warm i get a bit sick or feel full and dont wanna eat.

ChrisM8971

It doesn't have to be 8 glasses of water, most of the liquids we drink count towards hydration, coffee, tea etc are all made with water and help to hydrate us (the oft stated fact that coffee dehydrates is a myth)

In addition there is no magic number of how much to drink and it depends on the local climate, your activity level etc.

As long as your pee is pale straw colour (it does not need to be clear) then your body is hydrated and you are fine, if its darker then drink more.

zac775

Most drink that contain water can count towards this, but try have a sports water bottle and continually sip during your day and evening, even take it to bed as you might want a drink during the night.

mygnsac

I sure had a tough time at first, but It becomes routine after a while. I usually range between 60-80 ounces per day, but mostly I monitor urine color. I know if it's pale yellow to clear, I'm hydrating sufficiently.

YF92

Well the main rule here is not to drink your 8 glasses within a few hours span. Spread em out, before work? 1 glass. Got to work? 1 glass. Lunch? 1 glass. And so forth

If you drink em at once youll just urinate the water with no benefits btw

mroo2014

I had this problem too at first... I was always one for drinking cordial diluted water as I hated the taste and I battled to drink more than 1.5L a day. Now I won't choose anything else - LOVE water! (apart from tea... love tea too).

I started by putting lemon slices in my water which is really refreshing and stopped me using the cordial dilutes (check pinterest for more fruit infused water ideas). And then it just kind of transitioned into normal tap water only and I think I'm on about 4L a day now. I would HIGHLY recommend having a 250ml bottle of water next to your bed and drink as soon as you get up - It'll wake you up and that's already a quarter of your daily recommended amount out the way before you're really done anything!

999tigger

Takes some getting used to for me. Much easier if im at the gym as I drink 1L there. When doing the cardio only water will do.
As others have said it helps to spread the water and also to use a large measuring cup/bottle to keep track.

happyfeetrebel1

It doesn't have to be 8 glasses of water, most of the liquids we drink count towards hydration, coffee, tea etc are all made with water and help to hydrate us (the oft stated fact that coffee dehydrates is a myth)

In addition there is no magic number of how much to drink and it depends on the local climate, your activity level etc.

As long as your pee is pale straw colour (it does not need to be clear) then your body is hydrated and you are fine, if its darker then drink more.

This!!

And yes, you CAN use something like Crystal Light or Mio to flavor it. It won't hurt it, it won't magically turn it into non water and it makes it go down better. Some people just don't like them though.

RodaRose

It doesn't have to be 8 glasses of water, most of the liquids we drink count towards hydration, coffee, tea etc are all made with water and help to hydrate us (the oft stated fact that coffee dehydrates is a myth)

In addition there is no magic number of how much to drink and it depends on the local climate, your activity level etc.

As long as your pee is pale straw colour (it does not need to be clear) then your body is hydrated and you are fine, if its darker then drink more.

This!!

And yes, you CAN use something like Crystal Light or Mio to flavor it. It won't hurt it, it won't magically turn it into non water and it makes it go down better. Some people just don't like them though.

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Yes. The color of your urine is more important than the number of glasses.

I drink less than eight glasses because I am eating soups, fruits,. . .

ElkeKNJ

I am not a great water drinker eigher, not that I loath water, I just forget or don't feel like drinking.
I had kidney problems a few times already, and yes, drinking lots of water is the key.
The key for me is to always drink water by the half liter (two cups I believe), all at once, as a chore.
That way, I only need to drink four times a day to reach my total.
I've been off track lately, so now, I will go into the kitchen and drink my half liter.

Drinking sparkling water out of wine glasses in front of the tv at night, makes me drink more water as well. Though I do prefer the wine.

FlowerFairy493

I used to struggle but I'm used to it now. A glass used to fill me up so good if I have untimely hunger pangs, now I have to drink 3 glasses of I want that to happen :ohwell:

I drink a lot in summer between 2-3litres a day. In winter it's more like 1-1.5litres Lol. And they mostly come from tea and coffee and hot lemon water.

ETA - what I meant to say was, I only ever drink water for water if it's summer and very hot, because then I actually get thirsty. Otherwise I drink it to fill my tummy if I feel hungry, or to warm me up in winter.

Shropshire1959

Does anyone else find it hard to drink 8+ glasses of water a day? Some days it's ok, others I struggle.... When summer starts I know I will drink more than 8 glasses : Summer, BRING IT ON!!!!

It's not necessary .. drink when you are thirsty.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

In general, to remain healthy we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions, but that amount can vary widely from person to person, based upon a variety of factors such as age, physical condition, activity level, and climate. The "8 glasses of water per day" is a rule of thumb, not an absolute minimum, and not all of our water intake need come in the form of drinking water.

Lottiotta

I found this article helpful: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/13/myth-eight-glasses-water-day

We should all raise our glasses to Dr Margaret McCartney, a GP from Glasgow, writing in the BMJ (http://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d4280), who has revealed what most doctors already know: there is no scientific evidence that we need so much water. None. At all.

We humans are pretty good at regulating our own water intake. When we need to replace fluid there's this highly accurate mechanism called thirst that prompts us to have a drink. And the best drink to have is free, clean tap water. Ingenious, eh?

The thirst mechanism's so efficient there's no good evidence for how much we need to drink on average a day. It depends on how active we are, how much water is in the food we've eaten, how hot it is and if we have any medical conditions.

stacysjourney

I just asked my doctor about how much water I should be drinking yesterday. She said to drink when I am thirsty and don't push myself to drink a certain amount. I only drink water and still get my 8 in a day but I won't push it