Drinking Water

Sarauk2sf

people are just being lazy. just drink the water.

You say lazy, I say informed. From Mayo Clinic website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day." That's about 1.9 liters, which isn't that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Although the "8 by 8" rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be reframed as: "Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," because all fluids count toward the daily total.

It is not completely clear where the 8 glasses a day came from, but there is no evidence to support the requirement.

Heinz Valtin did an extensive review of this recommendation, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology (http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/283/5/R993.long). He concluded that there is lack of any evidence supporting the eight glasses a day. “I have found no scientific proof that we must “drink at least eight glasses of water a day,” nor proof, it must be admitted, that drinking less does absolutely no harm. However, the published data available to date strongly suggest that, with the exception of some diseases and special circumstances, such as strenuous physical activity, long airplane flights, and climate, we probably are currently drinking enough and possibly even more than enough.”

In fact, in extreme circumstance, drinking excessive amounts of water can actually be dangerous, resulting in hyponatraemia (water intoxication).

So how much water, or other fluids, should you drink a day? That depends on your personal circumstances including how active you are, climate, how much fluid you get from your diet and your general health. The following is a quote from the Mayo Clinic: “Generally if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or light yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate. If you're concerned about your fluid intake or have health issues, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian. He or she can help you determine the amount of water that's right for you.”

rycey

http://www.webmd.boots.com/diet/news/20100822/secret-weapon-in-weight-loss-water

This is what i do, I drink 1 pint of water (which is equivalent to 9 cups standard water that you get in an office establishement) before main meals - it has made a big difference to my diet.

The way I see it is this: try it for 2 weeks, if it has no effect you don't have to do it again.

But by having a pint of water before meals keeps you hydrated, reduces kidney stones, and good for the bladder. I have found it an essential weight loss tool and I urge others to try it.

I hope this helps!

Annieapple12

I think it's a matter of getting yourself into the habit. I've always drunk a lot of water at work so just do it automatically. I still got fat through over eating though so I don't think it's a magic cure to weight gain. I find that drinking herbal tea (particularly lemon and ginger) can help to curb cravings.

nas061

If your pee is light yellow, you are doing just fine hydrating yourself.

^ This.

Also: if you find yourself forcing yourself to drink then your body probably doesn't need it.

cloggsy71

Like I said, you need fluids, not necessarily water. Lots of people never touch a glass of straight water and they are not dead. Water only aids weight loss because you can sometimes fool yourself out of being hungry by guzzling water.

It has been proven that a lot of people don't know the difference between the body's signals for being thirsty and being hungry. Hence, some people shovel food into their mouths when all they really need is a drink.

The best way of telling whether you are hungry or thirsty is to drink a decent sized glass of water (750ml etc.) If you are still 'hungry' after this, then you need food, if not, you were just thirsty!

Kymmu

A month ago I lost consciousness and was taken to ER by ambulance due to dehydration.
I have kidney stones.
I was a fool who didn't drink enough water - ever. I never seemed to feel thirsty.
Now I drink 3litres/day. Now I actually feel thirsty.
Drink the damn water!!:drinker:

bdamaster60

I have a 5 litre bottle. I drink 1 and half a day usually. It's not even a task, I don't have to think about how much im drinking. I've actually drank 15 litres in 1 day before which was abit over kill. I suggest you get one.

Pookylou

liquid is liquid. If your pee is light yellow, you are doing just fine hydrating yourself.

Our bathrooms at work have a little colour chart so you can see how your hydration is!

cloggsy71

I have a 5 litre bottle. I drink 1 and half a day usually. It's not even a task, I don't have to think about how much im drinking. I've actually drank 15 litres in 1 day before which was abit over kill. I suggest you get one.

I drink on average between 6 and 8 litres a day!

eresin

Is there such a thing as too much water?
I'm trying to give up caffeine so cutting out tea and cola, and drinking water instead and I'm drinking sooo much water. It's nice but I'm getting awful headaches which I assume is from going cold turkey on the caffeine, but could it be from too much water too?

I do find the more I drink water instead of cola the more I want water, though I get the occasional craving for the fizz I just try to avoid it at all costs and go for water instead.

jetlag

We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss

Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.

yes!!! Thank you!

And yes, there IS such a thing as too much water. It's called hyponatremia and it can KILL YOU.

Please before signing up to any challenge like this, google "8 glasses water myth".

bdamaster60

We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss

Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.

yes!!! Thank you!

And yes, there IS such a thing as too much water. It's called hyponatremia and it can KILL YOU.

Please before signing up to any challenge like this, google "8 glasses water myth".

true. but not 100 oz. that is nothing. for most bodybuilders it is necessary to drink 1 gallon of water a day a a minimum.

judycassini

I don't know if this will help, but I make myself drink 8 oz as soon as I get out of bed while I am waiting on my coffee. Then before every meal I drink a full 8 oz of water. Sinse I eat 3 small meals and 2 snacks, I have 6 glasses out of the way and the other 2 are usually just sipped throughout the day.

Bronx_Montgomery

I was having an issue with it at first also but the more you continue to drink water the easier it gets. Now my body craves it. The major change I made was drinking Ice Cold water. I can't drink anything room temperature or just a little cold. It has to be really cold. Also since I have been a kid I have always drank plenty of water during meals. That habit stuck to this day and now that I eat every 2-3 hours I drink more water on a daily basis.

Best of Luck!

queenhiphop

my dentist has put a blanket on my drinking lemon water because of the acid....now I BARELY drink it

Mine said the same, although she said with a straw it's okay. This may sound weird, but I love the taste of celery water - just put a pitcher of water in the fridge with a few stalks of celery.

that sounds so nice... i'm gona try it. x

fatpoppy

What a good idea - celery water.

Aitm20

Quit being a baby, man up, and drink your water. I can't stand grown adults who complain that they hate water. PFTTTTTT

Drinking water is just hard for some people...I can totally relate. Sometimes I force myself to drink up too. We all have strengths and weaknesses and I think the forum should be used to support one another in a positive manner.

caitlyn30

We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss

Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.

It does help if you have been bad with sodium.

HisangelG

Is there such a thing as too much water?
I'm trying to give up caffeine so cutting out tea and cola, and drinking water instead and I'm drinking sooo much water. It's nice but I'm getting awful headaches which I assume is from going cold turkey on the caffeine, but could it be from too much water too?

I do find the more I drink water instead of cola the more I want water, though I get the occasional craving for the fizz I just try to avoid it at all costs and go for water instead.

Yes there is, BUT, it is most often seen when people drink WAY too much, and, don't urinate often enough also. Mainly, the lady trying to win the Wii did not take any bathroom breaks at all and died. She had been drinking water all day, but not urinating. This caused basically a toxic reaction and the kidney's to overwork. It also causes circulatory problems, as it increases the volume of blood...and can cause swelling of the cells, including in the brain, which can cause death also.

nikki_zav

Try some cucumber slices in your water. The natural cooling effect in light flavor in cucumbers adds a really nice and refreshing boost to your water without any extra man-made chemicals. You can do this with really any fruit or veggie, depending on the flavors you like. Mix in what you like into a pitcher at night, let it sit overnight, and you have a refreshing & flavored drink for the whole day.

Cheers! :drinker:

dawlf

Before I drank only water (besides a small black coffee in the morning) I'd make sure to drink at least one glass a day for a few days, then after that two glasses a day, then three, etc. etc. It slowly weened me away from the other things I was drinking.

Now I drink 64-80ish oz a day.

HisangelG

Found some info, thought I'd put it up.

Here is a good calculation for how much water YOU need, based on your weight. According to this, based on my weight, I would need 161 ounces of water. My mother, however, based on her weight would only need 82 ounces of water per day. When I get to my goal weight, I'll need about 65 ounces. This is to simply not be dehydrated. You need more after hard exercise, but you still want to be careful of overdoing it. A 1-litre bottle after exercising in addition to your regular intake should do it.

HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU NEED TO DRINK? WHEN TO DRINK?

To better determine how much water you need each day, divide your body weight in half. The answer is the approximate number of water ounces you should drink daily. You should drink half of your body weight in ounces. If you weight 200 pounds, you should drink 100 ounces water (3.13 quarts, 2.98 liters or about 10-12 cups of water a day). If you weigh closer to 100 pounds you will need only about 50 ounces of water or about four 12-ounce glasses daily.

Individuals who are physically active or live in hot climates may needs to drink more.

http://www.watercure.com/faq.html

ladyshills

I love water & don't drink any soda's or other beverages (except coffee or occassionally tea). I put 6 rubber bands on my wrist each morning & take one off each time I finish a bottle of water. It helps me to remember to drink during the day which is my biggest problem.:drinker: :

Vercell

They can add lemon, cumcumber, watermelon its really good thats all I drink is water .

carolineire

I add freshly squeezed lime juice to some of my water, it's really refreshing (more so than lemon for me).

I usually just fill up a one litre bottle and sip on it, and refill when necessary, if I had to force myself to drink some (which I have done in the past) I just feel sick as it's too much at once.

Water is pretty much the only thing I drink now, apart from a glass of juice, but I think coffee and tea still count so don't forget those!

carolineire

They can add lemon, cumcumber, watermelon its really good thats all I drink is water .

Watermelon... Never thought of it but now have to try that, thanks!

SGT_Reg

We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss

Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.

Your statement is a myth. 100 ounces is not excessive. 100 ounces will not put a strain on your kidneys. It may flush out some minerals, but if your diet is on point then you have nothing to worry about.

SGT_Reg

Quit being a baby, man up, and drink your water. I can't stand grown adults who complain that they hate water. PFTTTTTT

YES!!!

beaches222

Thanks for the app suggestion. This app is what I needed! Thanks so much!

azanne07

Found some info, thought I'd put it up.

Here is a good calculation for how much water YOU need, based on your weight. According to this, based on my weight, I would need 161 ounces of water. My mother, however, based on her weight would only need 82 ounces of water per day. When I get to my goal weight, I'll need about 65 ounces. This is to simply not be dehydrated. You need more after hard exercise, but you still want to be careful of overdoing it. A 1-litre bottle after exercising in addition to your regular intake should do it.

HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU NEED TO DRINK? WHEN TO DRINK?

To better determine how much water you need each day, divide your body weight in half. The answer is the approximate number of water ounces you should drink daily. You should drink half of your body weight in ounces. If you weight 200 pounds, you should drink 100 ounces water (3.13 quarts, 2.98 liters or about 10-12 cups of water a day). If you weigh closer to 100 pounds you will need only about 50 ounces of water or about four 12-ounce glasses daily.

Individuals who are physically active or live in hot climates may needs to drink more.

http://www.watercure.com/faq.html

Oh great I will never make my water goal. lol 145 ounces would be way to much a day. Im lucky to get 16. I am trying to replace all my soda with water.