stop drinking 8 cups of water (because it's "good"), and get

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  • rebecca_chess
    rebecca_chess Posts: 101 Member
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    Another person saying that while she understands that her opinion differs from the nutrition info from the Mayo Clinic site, she's just going to continue with her own opinion.

    Had you read my post prior to the post where I disagreed with the information from the Mayo Clinic, you would see that I sided with the opinion of Dr. Andrew Weil (Harvard Medical School) and it wasn't just "my own opinion". I quoted his theory on why caffeinated beverages do not count and agreed with his opinion.
  • Aleara2012
    Aleara2012 Posts: 225 Member
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    I think the main point here is that we should stop looking at a number on a website and start listening to the clues of our own bodies. Drink as much or as few water you feel good with. Thats all :)
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
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    People forget that the bodies main transportation is blood. Keep the body hydrated and all the nutrients we drink will be transported in blood that is cleaner and fresher due to the body having to recycle less.

    And water regardless of source is water. Be it in tea/coffee/soda etc. Unless someone can tell me the reasoning why it is not?
  • cunokyle
    cunokyle Posts: 58 Member
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    I hardly ever drink water...I drink diet soda, coffee, and tea.
  • laurabini
    laurabini Posts: 257 Member
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    if I don't drink 8 glasses of water every day I get a awful headache, so yes water does really work FOR ME :)
  • Rosiered2
    Rosiered2 Posts: 87 Member
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    I hardly ever drink water...I drink diet soda, coffee, and tea.

    I drink coffee in the a.m., then I switch to crystal light packets in bottled water and I drink that till I go to bed....about 10-12 cups per day (total--all liquids)....I do try and have 1 glass of milk each day too.....my doctor told me that it was perfectly fine to consider that part/all of my water requirement for the day
  • faiga
    faiga Posts: 47
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    a lot people who drink 8 cups of water do it not because they are "supposed" but its a great way to clean out your system.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
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    Just do a quick search for "8 cups water myth" on your favorite search engine and see what you find.

    I did that, and the first result is this post.

    what you did there, I see it, :wink:
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
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    how the heck is drinking 8 cups of water a day bad for you?! :noway:

    Well, all us people on here who drink 8 cups of water would be reallly unhealthy then by now wont we?! When infact we are all lots of pounds lighter!

    Oh you make me laugh!
  • Bailey543
    Bailey543 Posts: 375
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    This... 100% this!!!!
    No one will ever get me to believe that drinking plenty of plain water is not good for you. And in order to drink too much, you have to drink a LOT or drink quite a bit in a short amount of time.

    If we drank more than the kidneys can handle over a day's time then we wouldn't eat. There is nothing wrong with drinking 10 or 12 cups of water.

    I disagree with coffee, tea, soda, etc being counted as water also as it is not plain water.

    Most people that increase their water intake find they have more energy, better moods, clearer skin and better digestion and elimination.

    Water is important to the human body.
  • gurganuss
    gurganuss Posts: 78 Member
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    Even weight watchers switched to the whole 8 cups of fluids. They are there to keep you hydrated and to help flush the bad stuff our of your body. It doesnt necessarily have to be water. But water is always good for you no matter what.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
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    how the heck is drinking 8 cups of water a day bad for you?! :noway:

    Well, all us people on here who drink 8 cups of water would be reallly unhealthy then by now wont we?! When infact we are all lots of pounds lighter!

    Oh you make me laugh!

    It is just people that want to make excuses for their bad habits instead of focusing on way to change those habits to something more positive and health conscience.
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
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    I like water, in fact, I happen to crave it. Drinking water all day, makes me feel good, energized and my skin feels softer. I do also like the fruits and veggies that are spoke about in this thread. So why not drink your water and eat your fruits and veggies :wink:
  • butterfliespink
    butterfliespink Posts: 121
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    Whereas you are certainly entitled to your beliefs, i completely disagree with them. Since I started drinking water (and I average between 4-8 glasses a day), my skin is softer, I feel more energetic, I am more alert and focused. I've lost five pounds, I no longer have problems with my stomach and bowels that I used to. Water is the mainstay of life. That being said, I used to be like you when people would tell me to drink water. I was super-resistant to it, and found articles online that I agreed with. That was until I went to the hospital a month and a half ago and they couldn't find a vein in my arm. I was so dehydrated, when they did find a vein it collapsed. I ended up with kidney stones and uti's all of the time. Still, I didn't drink water. What it took was me almost passing out to realize my body needed this. Can you overdose on water? yes, you can. You can overdose on just about ANYTHING, including vitamins, if you take them in EXTREMELY large quantities. If you don't like water, fine. Drink Crystal light or put a lemon in it or drink lemonade. But drink something that is made mostly of water because your body really does need this. Have a headache? drink water. Trust me, I used to get headaches all of the time. I thought it was because of my allergies. But it wasn't. Now, I rarely get a headache. I rarely feel tired during the day. My skin has a healthy glow. My belief? Proof is in the pudding. Drink water and you will begin to feel amazingly better than you have in a long time!!
  • zebraspots2069
    zebraspots2069 Posts: 213 Member
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    I agree with NatureMade. My skin definitely looks better than it did a few weeks ago and I just feel better.


    Me too, since I have increase my intake, 64 fl oz ...my skin is clear, I haven't had any cramps in my feet and elbows (weird right)...and i have energy..OH and my pee isn't all dark and nasty looking!!!
    I even suggested it to my son,,,,and his face has gotten better (acne) so...............
    YAY WATER!!!!
  • SuzanneKrause
    SuzanneKrause Posts: 4 Member
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    People who post on these forums and have no educational background except a single google search really need to be careful about the advice they give. Please people do your own research... and no don't just stop at google. Dig deeper. Check your resources. You can make yourself very sick if you follow the wrong advice.
    The "Drinking when you're thirsty" comment is just flat out wrong. Nutritional scientists will tell you that need lags behind thirst. You need more water than you crave. This is fact. If you are exercising you are almost certainly in a dehydrated state. Ask any professional athelete who is serious about performance and they can tell you about hydration. Water consumption has EVERYTHING to do with digestion. It has EVERYTHING to do with your health and it has EVERYTHING to do with weightloss. Take a class, read a book, ask someone other than google for legit information.
  • loseweightjames
    loseweightjames Posts: 365
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    And yes, it CAN HURT if you drink too much water. For easy reference, see the following article. With input from a nephrologist (kidney doctor)
    http://calorielab.com/news/2006/05/28/8-glasses-of-water-a-diet-urban-legend/

    Proof? Citation needed, your own link disagrees:

    http://calorielab.com/news/2006/05/28/8-glasses-of-water-a-diet-urban-legend/
    "A high water intake does benefit certain people, such as those who suffer from kidney stones or who work or exercise outdoors on a hot day. “The problem is that it’s a universal recommendation,” Valtin says, “and I want people to be aware that plain water can be harmful, or even fatal.” Under certain circumstances, excess fluids can cause water intoxication, a condition that occurs when the kidneys cannot keep pace with water intake. The body retains water, diluting solutes in the blood and causing cells to swell. When brain cells swell, the result is mental disorientation, followed by seizures and even death."

    water intoxication is very difficult to get
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

    basically you would have to drink gallons of water and either refuse to use the restroom and NEVER eat anything with any salt in it since salt is our main source of electrolytes
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte

    it's extremely difficult to find foods that are completely salt free. Even vegetables like potatoes and avocados contain electrolytes.

    Healthy kidneys process 32 ounces a hour, every hour, which is roughly 6 gallons a day
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

    Water drinking story: when I was in basic training at Fort Benning, GA we drank 2 gallons of water a day. This is because it was the June and July and we were training outside all day in full BDUs. No one died.

    EDIT: I just realized you're trolling, there's no way anyone would believe that drinking less than 64 ounces of water a day is a *good* idea. I'll just block you so I don't have to read anymore of your ridiculous threads.
  • Skinny_Beans
    Skinny_Beans Posts: 405 Member
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    I disagree with coffee, tea, soda, etc being counted as water also as it is not plain water.

    That's silly. Soda yes, it's more sugar than water, but tea and coffee are still servings of water. That's like saying seasoned chicken doesn't count as chicken.
  • iiiiworkout
    iiiiworkout Posts: 18
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    Nice info to know
  • prism6
    prism6 Posts: 484 Member
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    If I wasn't drinking 10-12 glasses of water I'd be drinking beer...soooooo it's H2O for me and I KNOW that's healthier!

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