H2-oh I need the loo!

Sheepdoglady
Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
How much water is a "cup" anyway? I carry around a 500ml bottle and try to drink as much of the blasted stuff, but I'm constantly rushing to the loo! Are you sure it's good for you? My bladder doesn't think so . . .!!

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  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
    1 cup is generally 8 ounces here in the states. In mL.... about 237 milliliters. And yes, I recently considered keeping track of how many times I have to go to the restroom, because sometimes I think it would be more efficient to just set my computer up and work from there. :)
  • haleighallen
    haleighallen Posts: 209 Member
    water flushes toxins out of your body, so that may be why you are going so often. once you start drinking enough water often enough, you'll start to notice not needing the bathroom so much, but it's going to take a few days. You may also want to try cutting processed foods out of your diet as much as possible. they put the toxins in your body. Hope this helps!
  • looby1968
    looby1968 Posts: 742 Member
    I, unfortunately, find the night-time visits more annoying. Not sure if it's my age!!!!!
  • Sheepdoglady
    Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
    Thank guys! I don't tend to eat processed foods if I can help it though (I don't think). I cook all evening meals from fresh ingredients and lunch tends to be either a wrap or sandwich with freshly made ingredients. Think I've just got a small bladder! Not to mention the age thing! :-S
  • Sheepdoglady
    Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
    Ha ha Looby1968 I do too! I lie there thinking I'm not getting up cos I'm too cosy, but busting for the loo, so can't get back to sleep!
  • DancingDreamer
    DancingDreamer Posts: 520
    lol i have a small bladder and really its not that bad. you get used to going often. besides its good for you to flush any toxins out as often as you can! (even if you dont eat much processed foods there are still going to be toxins in your body :/ just a fact of life really)
  • elainegsd
    elainegsd Posts: 459 Member
    Ha ha Looby1968 I do too! I lie there thinking I'm not getting up cos I'm too cosy, but busting for the loo, so can't get back to sleep!

    Yep, then my 65 pound German Shepherd realizes I'm awake, jumps up on the bed, and insists on dancing on my bladder. THAT gets me up right quick every time! :ohwell:
  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
    Without disagreeing with haleighallen in the least, I have to say I've been getting "enough" to "quite a lot" of fluid daily for about four or so years now. I just keep an 18 ounce cup by my desk and drink four of them before I leave work. I still find that I go to the restroom constantly. Mostly I've learned to ingest the majority before 3 PM so I don't have to get up in the middle of the night. YMMV. =)
  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
    And yes, I recently considered keeping track of how many times I have to go to the restroom, because sometimes I think it would be more efficient to just set my computer up and work from there. :)

    LOL I say this almost daily, that I am just going to move my office space to the bathroom...
  • Yarnpiggie
    Yarnpiggie Posts: 181
    A friend of mine used to tell me that every time she flushed the toilet she waved good bye to fat. From my understanding, there is really no other way for fat to leave your body. :-)
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I totally agree. I'm also 32 weeks pregnant, so I have a 4.5lb weight bouncing on my bladder. I got about 30 times a day, usually 3-5 times overnight.
  • Sheepdoglady
    Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
    I remember it well, Amanda, I feel for you!
  • Lyndzo
    Lyndzo Posts: 142
    A cup is 250ml, so your bottle is 2 cups. Just think the more you go the washroom, the less you might weigh :)
  • Sheepdoglady
    Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
    Just read this, and found it quite worrying considering I hear people giving advice all the time on this site to "drink as much water as you can, and then drink some more"

    "Can You Drink Too Much Water?

    In the past few years studies have shown that many of us don't drink enough water for good health. Along with general healthy eating recommendations, most health promoters have urged us all to drink more water, particularly whilst exercising. The message has been strong - avoid dehydration.

    However, there is a different story emerging, especially amongst people who exercise. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little.

    Drinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function.

    Initial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.

    Is there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity.

    You can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks – carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content.

    A clear message of Do It, but Don’t Overdo It!!"
  • elainegsd
    elainegsd Posts: 459 Member
    My bet is that there is a BIG difference between those 2.5 liters recommended, and the point where issues occur. It probably isn't going to be an issue for a huge majority of people who "drink a lot of water".

    I googled and found this article:
    http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm

    Which states:
    It's Not How Much You Drink, It's How Fast You Drink It!

    The kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time. As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. The bottom line is this: it's possible to drink too much water, but unless you are running a marathon or an infant, water intoxication is a very uncommon condition.
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