how much water is enough....

bluiz13

i get many comments daily about how much water i drink....i dont think it is an extreme amount for me but several people have commented with concern so i went on the hunt and this is what i found...
thought i would share in the hopes that others can figure out how much they "need" to help them reach their daily water goal....

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

here are my results....
Daily Hydration Calculator Results

A person who is 180 pounds
and is exercising for 60 minutes ,
is not pregnant,
is not breastfeeding,
does not live at a high altitude,
does not live in a dry climate,
drinks 0 alcoholic drink(s),
when the weather is very hot or very cold,
and is not sick with fever or diarrhea should have:

112 ounces of water today, or 3.4 liters.

If you eat a healthy diet, about 20 percent of your water may come from the foods you eat. If you eat a healthy diet you can drink 89.6 ounces of water today, or 2.7 liters.

Water is an obvious source for your daily fluid needs. Other good beverages include milk, herbal teas, low-sodium broth, 100% fruit and vegetable juices. Soft drinks will also count toward your daily total of fluid, just remember that sugar sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices add extra calories to you daily diet that you don't need, while drinking water may help you lose weight.