Water Intake Question

LizC26

I know we are all supposed to drink 8-10 cups of water a day. Is it ok if I drink them all at one time?? I don't really think about drinking water till I'm sitting on here at night browsing the forums and stuff, but I've found the last 3 nights, that I can get down all 10 cups in about a 2 hr period. Is that ok??

SergeantSunshine_reused

Your body cannot use that much at one time so you just pee it out xD Better to drink it through the day to stay hydrated :]

espn21

I would defintly say try and space it out! Hydration is a huge part of health and fitness. I carry a small 12 oz. water bottle with me all the time. Fill it up every 2 hours or so and before you know it, youll have your 8 glasses down!

EricInArlington

two word, water bong!! :P not the one with the smoke in it = )

rudegyal_b

i was wondering the same thing. I drink 8 glasses over a span of 8 hours about 2 cups at a time, hope its not useless

nurse_carolyn

I find for myself if I always keep water handy I'll drink it..........be conscious about always having a glass/bottle of water by your side and it might be easier.

Hassiri

I feel like throwing up if I do that!
And yep it is better to drink it during the day

SimplyShanRunning

No don't do it

capriciousmoon

Bad idea. You don't actually have to drink that much water though, that's mainly just a plot to sell bottled water. It sounds a bit odd but most foods have water in them, so while it's a good idea to drink water (tea and coffee count too), you don't really have to force yourself to drink a lot of it.

fitjunk

I have never been a water drinker until the last month or so. I honestly would drink 0 to 1, maybe 2 cups of water a day if I was lucky! I do drink alot of green tea but not plain water. Today I have already drank 11 CUPS!! My saving grace has been filling a huge cup(32oz) and drinking it through a straw. Sounds weird but if I use a straw I can drink alot more and I keep it on a counter that I walk past a thousand times a day. I can't believe how much better I feel in a hundred different ways. My body is thanking me!! Get yourself a big *kitten* cup and some straws!:drinker:

Scott613

It won't hurt you but, you'll be pissing a lot. It'll be better to space it out through the day. I drink 2 cups when i wake up 3-4 throughtout the day, 3-4 after a workout and 2-3 at night.

peteb79

Just do what your body asks for. If you feel thirsty then drink. I drink a lot but I don't have to force it, it helps me deal with cravings.