Water??

hkulbacki

Drink at least 64 oz a day.

[Citation needed]

I've read numerous places that you should drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces each day. So 64 oz would be the recommendation for a 128# person. But I've also read that's just a guideline with various factors at play.

This article seems good, doesn't give an exact amount you should drink, but gives some guidelines
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

Another that seems good, again amount of water needed depends on various factors, also includes a couple paragraphs on water and weight control
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/wonders-of-water

This one recommends water consumption based on calories consumed, I hadn't seen this before.
http://www.myfooddiary.com/resources/ask_the_expert/recommended_daily_water_intake.asp

JeSuisPrest

Ok, the skinny on water. Your body only has 5 quarts of blood in your system and it has a lot to do. It brings food to your cells, takes out the garbage, provides oxygen, carries sophisticated messages and chemicals and floods your cells with goodness. You want to keep your blood flowing smoothly, and dehydration stops all that. You blood gets thick and "sludgy" It puts strain on your kidneys and brain and liver. So, you need to hydrate, but not flood yourself. You should start with a glass of water in the morning, one at each meal, and one before you go to bed. 8 ounces each. And then more if you work out. Instead of 3 cups of coffee, do 1 cup of coffee, one glass of water, one cup of coffee, and the same for drinks, have a beer, or a glass of wine, and then next, have water and THEN have another beer or glass of wine. Don't have the soda, have a glass of water first. Aim for 8 eight ounce glasses of water a day, with more when you work out. When you get old like me, your body doesn't tell you its thirsty as well as when you're young, so make it a habit. Everything will be better.

Very interesting!!! Could you site the source of information on that? I'd love to share that with others!

AnarchoGen

Perfect timing, I just read this GREAT article last night - if you want to get into body building competitions, or look like you're in one!

"You have probably been told that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day. That's fine if you want to be like everyone else. While dieting for a competition, many bodybuilders will drink from 1 to 3 gallons of water each and every day. Why? Several reasons. Every cellular transaction in your body occurs in the presence of water."

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dulin6.htm

My friend lost A LOT of weight (85lbs total) and now she is a competitive body builder - she told me during competition she drinks 2 gallons a day. I drink 1 -1.5 gallons of water per day, I've lost 37lbs - I also realized I was only getting 600-800 cal per day, so increasing the calories has definitely helped me lose weight. If I ever want to get into competition I know I'll have to drink more water. This has personally worked for me, & I can't guarantee it will work for anyone else *PLEASE* be careful not to over-hydrate as you can damage your body that way as well.

If you have a hard time drinking water, put lemon or lime juice in it (2 tbsp per glass) or you can make Essence water. Here's a video on how to make that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xswlj6sr7I

If you want some inspiration you can check out my friend's weigh loss journey here
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/photos/view-user-photos/32485562

hkulbacki

Drink at least 64 oz a day.

[Citation needed]

This comes from the 8 cups of water a day recommendation.

Thanks for pointing out that 8 cups equals 64 ounces. The question remains the same: who told you this?

Thought this was common knowledge that i have heard a million places?! :huh:

Yes, it is. But can ANYONE cite a real source for this? Just because everyone says it doesn't make it true.

A guess on where the 8 glasses/day started:
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/12/08/the-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day/

JeSuisPrest

Was just reading this and it also mentions blood flow, talk about learning something new every day!! Love it!!

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/drinking-enough-water-topic-overview

LeighYan91

Thanks Guys.
Im gonna have a good read through all of this late when I have more time.
Ive started drinking more water in the last few days.
and feel loads better for it.
Only down side I weeing like 10 millions times a day haha

ahavoc

Ok, the skinny on water. Your body only has 5 quarts of blood in your system and it has a lot to do. It brings food to your cells, takes out the garbage, provides oxygen, carries sophisticated messages and chemicals and floods your cells with goodness. You want to keep your blood flowing smoothly, and dehydration stops all that. You blood gets thick and "sludgy" It puts strain on your kidneys and brain and liver. So, you need to hydrate, but not flood yourself. You should start with a glass of water in the morning, one at each meal, and one before you go to bed. 8 ounces each. And then more if you work out. Instead of 3 cups of coffee, do 1 cup of coffee, one glass of water, one cup of coffee, and the same for drinks, have a beer, or a glass of wine, and then next, have water and THEN have another beer or glass of wine. Don't have the soda, have a glass of water first. Aim for 8 eight ounce glasses of water a day, with more when you work out. When you get old like me, your body doesn't tell you its thirsty as well as when you're young, so make it a habit. Everything will be better.

Very interesting!!! Could you site the source of information on that? I'd love to share that with others!

Henry S. Lodge, MD from Younger Nex Year for women.