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Water!

happy123456
happy123456 Posts: 48 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hello,

I am trying to increase my water intake, how much should i be aiming for a day?

The diary says 8 glasses - is this big glasses or small glasses?

thank you!

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  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    The 8 "whatever" of water a day is one myth that's even perpetrated on MFP. It has no solid scientific or medical basis. Google it sometime. As long as one's urine is a pale yellow they are sufficiently hydrated. Water (fluid) is contained in everything we eat or drink. Myself, I drink a pot of coffee a day and have for 40 years. Caffeine is a diuretic but it's not enough to offset the enormous amount of water in a cup of coffee.

    Don't sweat the water thing!

    Good luck!:smile:
  • Hjbaker
    Hjbaker Posts: 165 Member
    My impression is that it means 250ml glasses (or around 8oz) per day... really hard to do, so I figure as long as I don't feel hungry, dehydrated or tired, Ive had enough (normally 4 glasses, plus i might have a juice or tea but don't count that as a water serving).
  • Freyja2023
    Freyja2023 Posts: 158 Member
    A One cup measuring cup is 8 ounces. I usually measure my daily out by my Pint jars for canning. Each jar is 2 cups so I need to drink at least 4 to meet my daily needs.
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