Water, water, water!

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  • RoseKatet
    RoseKatet Posts: 149 Member
    I usually drink around 100 oz durning the week...not so much on the weekend lol I do flavor with MIO and Crystal Lite (usually every 30oz or so) I do feel better and I don't feel as hungry. But to each their own :drinker:
  • aggiebear95
    aggiebear95 Posts: 2 Member
    I read a little trick that is actually working for me to help me hit a goal of 8x8 in the water intake department...*gulp* a glass of water before your 'feet touch the ground'. Realizing you can't drink laying down, it is suggested swing your feet over and slam what you can -- up to 8 oz. Then while getting ready, try sip another 8 oz before breakfast. It isn't filling me up so I don't want to eat, but makes a little breakfast go further. It also means I only have another 6 glasses to do and I am finding I am getting them prior to leaving work. :)
  • mjterp
    mjterp Posts: 650 Member
    I read an article somewhere about metabolism being affected by hydration level...that even MILD dehydration will slow your metabolism.
    I read another article about drinking 16oz of COLD water first thing upon rising in the morning contributed to weight loss. Now if that was because of the body having to heat up that water or what, I dont' know...

    I DO drink my water usually. I DO notice a HUGE difference in my skin and my hair! My feet aren't nearly so calloused. I get compliments on my skin...and I'm no spring chicken! I FEEL better on days when I drink enough. I started out going to the bathroom frequently, but my bladder seems to have gotten used to it. Also, I don't experience the leg swelling like I have in the past. I LIKE when the nurse at the doctors office comments "My aren't YOU well hydrated" when she takes my urine sample! These may be silly reasons, but they are enough to keep me motivated to drink! And I count only water. I do typically have a coffee on work mornings. Wintertime brings the occassional herbal tea. But mostly, just plain WATER!
  • coffee_rocks
    coffee_rocks Posts: 275 Member
    I don't put any goals on water. There's no advantage to drinking large quantities of water and drinking excess actually puts strain on your kidneys and can wash away essential minerals. Most people get adequate fluids between liquids they drink and foods they eat.

    Bingo! I actually think the whole water quota thing is kind of silly.

    ^^ This. It's also a distraction to the important things like calories, and macro- and micro-nutrient intake.

    Yes. Thank you!

    Absolutely with everyone who is in the quote. I drink when I'm thirsty. I don't track water.
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    Personal daily goal: 100 ounces

    Currently at: 60 ounces
  • AmiC0717
    AmiC0717 Posts: 440 Member
    I went from being a total non water drinker to a 8-10 glasses a day girl. I am much better off and I start with 2 cups first thing in the mnorning before I eat or drink anything else. If I drink that 2 before I leave my house I only have 6 more to get in through out the day. Way easier :) Plus my hubby just bought me a giant and I do mean giant mug that I fill with ice and water. It's 64 oz. I almost always have it done by the time I get off work at 430pm. I feel less hungry and likely to snack if I have my water near me all day. And I no longer drink that much in pop!
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    I drink a lot of water throughout the day.
  • wrests
    wrests Posts: 84 Member
    I go way overboard. I stop counting glasses at around noon, and I'm already at 8...I need to cut it back to a gallon a day or so :L
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    The Doctor just put me on a minimum of 80oz a day. I have to stack it so I get the majority in the morning and I can taper off as the day goes on... so I don't spend the night running to the bathroom (sucks getting old). Feel like I'm going to float away......
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    I reuse a disposable 24oz water bottle, so I don't have to refill it as often - three bottles a day gets me 72oz :)

    That's usually about my goal... I don't see any point in getting 100oz or more (unless I sweat a lot) but staying hydrated gives me more energy and such. Yep. Love water!
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I do not consciously track my water. However, I use 24 ounce threadless bottles and I bring three to work, so I know I am getting well over 60 oz. a day.
  • HerBravado
    HerBravado Posts: 392 Member
    2L, whoop whoop !
  • MereMe
    MereMe Posts: 312 Member
    Exactly! Water is a GOOD thing! As I mentioned, it is safe to drink up to half of your body weight in ounces of water a day and no more than 130oz per day! Like you said - the benefits of water are much more than weight loss!

    I also try to drink all of my water by 6pm. That way I am not up all night and I am not struggling to down the last cup or two at bedtime.

    TIPPIN TUESDAY - Tip that wayer jug back and feel better!
    I read an article somewhere about metabolism being affected by hydration level...that even MILD dehydration will slow your metabolism.
    I read another article about drinking 16oz of COLD water first thing upon rising in the morning contributed to weight loss. Now if that was because of the body having to heat up that water or what, I dont' know...

    I DO drink my water usually. I DO notice a HUGE difference in my skin and my hair! My feet aren't nearly so calloused. I get compliments on my skin...and I'm no spring chicken! I FEEL better on days when I drink enough. I started out going to the bathroom frequently, but my bladder seems to have gotten used to it. Also, I don't experience the leg swelling like I have in the past. I LIKE when the nurse at the doctors office comments "My aren't YOU well hydrated" when she takes my urine sample! These may be silly reasons, but they are enough to keep me motivated to drink! And I count only water. I do typically have a coffee on work mornings. Wintertime brings the occassional herbal tea. But mostly, just plain WATER!
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    DOn't forget how good it is for your organs. Anything that filters through your kidneys is flushed out by water. If you are mildly dehydrated all that stuff ...sits... there. Over the counter meds, sodium, and other gunk.
  • cschiff
    cschiff Posts: 209 Member
    i drink when i am thirsty! for me there is no worse feeling than trying to force it down my throat because of some quota.... it ends up sitting terribly in my stomach! i think i usually have around 6 cups or so a day, but eats lots of fruits and veggies with water in them.

    in my opinion, everyone should drink the amount of water that their body requires-- and that is different for everyone.
    it works pretty well for me to just drink when i am thirsty.

    :)

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