Always needing to toilet!

Whinchat

The point really is to consume the water in replacement of the other liquids....it is by far the healthier choice. Plus, you will find you eat less throughout the day.

The idea that you'd eat less by drinking more water is only really applicable if you mistake thirst for hunger (which some people do) so if you're adequately hydrated then water will have no impact on appetite.

Additionally if you're dehydrated, in a lot of cases, your natural appetite is suppressed. (I'd cite references but have other stuff to be getting on with - however, google is your friend :laugh: )

renu74

It's normal and your body may adjust. A hydrated body will pee every 3 hours. And no other stuff besides water doesnt' count. Juices have sugar and can dehydrate you and coffee as describe is a diuretic.

Cite your sources. This is not true.

If you ask any health care professional, this is exactly what they say, do not drink caffeinated/carbonated drinks or juices as they dehydrating.

jcpmoore

Is it really necessary to consume this amount of water? If so, why? Does coffee / tea / fruit juice count towards this or not? At the moment on average I am having 3-4 cups of coffee or green tea, 8 glasses of water and a couple of fruit juices and I am never off the tiolet!

I will point out that the caffeine in the coffee and green tea will also contribute to the need to toilet frequently. If you're able, try cutting down to decaf on some of those cups. I know this might or might not be realistic for you-it wasn't easy for me. The big answer you're looking for is yes, other liquids count. I would recommend cutting down on your juices and eating whole fruits instead. They give you liquid intake too and offer better nutrition than the juices. You don't need another 64 oz of water on top of what you're getting.

Your veggies and other foods have water in them too. If you eat celery, fruits, broth-based soups, or other water-logged foods you're getting water from them as well. Count it.

Your body will adjust, but there's no reason to drown it. Keep up the great work!

gameovergt

more water more water out

HorrorChix89

I stopped drinking 8 glasses of water a day. I was going to the bathroom every 10 minutes like clock work. Sure everything was as clear as watered down apple juice (nice visual there for ya ) but having to sprint to the bathroom every 10 minutes was crazy! I fel like one of those people on those overactive bladder commercials

MaximalLife

The point really is to consume the water in replacement of the other liquids....it is by far the healthier choice. Plus, you will find you eat less throughout the day.

^^^^^^^^
THIS!
Nothing beats just pure water.

But log in all liquids.

Bentley2718

You do not need to drink that much water.

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

Drink when you're thirsty. Drink if you are sweating a lot (e.g. from heat or exertion). Eat lots of moisture rich foods (like raw fruit and vegetables). Also, there is evidence beverages other than water (even those with sugar or caffeine) have a net hydrating effect. Oh, and it is possible to drink too much water and make yourself sick that way, although 64oz a day shouldn't be nearly enough to do that.