We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

How much water do you drink?

goochinator
goochinator Posts: 383 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard in the past that drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces is great for weight loss ( I heard this through Weight Watchers)
I tried it and it really did make a big difference. Now actually getting back into that habit is a whole 'nother battle!

So how much do you drink?

Replies

  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    I've heard in the past that drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces is great for weight loss ( I heard this through Weight Watchers)
    I tried it and it really did make a big difference. Now actually getting back into that habit is a whole 'nother battle!

    So how much do you drink?
  • ohthatbambi
    ohthatbambi Posts: 1,098 Member
    2 1/2 quarts - 3 quarts a day. I found that Walmart has a version of Crystal light and my doctor told me it counted for water so 2 quarts are that and the other is water when I am at the gym. I can't do the fruity stuff while I work it..makes me want to puke!
  • sph40
    sph40 Posts: 24
    I try to drink the required 8 cups a day, but water just gets old! I think the more you drink the better. Water helps to metbolize food, so drink lots! However, if you weigh very often, and you are drinking more than the 8 cups, then you may be encouraged by the water weight loss b/c the numbers will go down, however, that weight (like I said) is mainly water, so be careful.
  • diannholland1965
    diannholland1965 Posts: 782 Member
    During the day at work I have a gallon pitcher of water that I fill every morning, and I try to drink it all by the end of the day. Then I drink about a glass of water every hour at home and more when I am working out. :drinker: My mother says that I must have been a fish in a previous life. And I agree with her. I am all about the water.
    --Diann...
  • I carry a 32oz water bottle to work and I fill it up every two hours, and drink a full 32oz at lunch ..I find it fills me up so I don't eat as much!
This discussion has been closed.