How much WATER do you drink and what color is your URINE?

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  • xBeKax
    xBeKax Posts: 24
    Im 5'8 and 120kg
    I drink 3 ltrs a day and then a bit more with my green mint tea.
    First pee always yellow but during the day pretty much clear :)
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    5'6 122 pounds.
    1180mL of water a day. My urine is still yellow, but its due to the vitamins I have to take and also some things that aren't suppose to be in urine. I also don't get the urge to pee a lot, I go twice a day on a good day.

    Wat?

    Is this due to a medical condition you're aware of and treating? If not I'd seriously ask a doctor about this. That does not seem normal or healthy at all.
  • mimipremo1
    mimipremo1 Posts: 7
    I weigh just over 215.5 lbs and drink anywhere between 110 and 120 ounces of water a day. I also don't drink soda, black tea or juices. Too many empty calories.
  • iheartbiology
    iheartbiology Posts: 104 Member
    5'6 122 pounds.
    1180mL of water a day. My urine is still yellow, but its due to the vitamins I have to take and also some things that aren't suppose to be in urine. I also don't get the urge to pee a lot, I go twice a day on a good day.

    Wat?

    Is this due to a medical condition you're aware of and treating? If not I'd seriously ask a doctor about this. That does not seem normal or healthy at all.

    1180ml = about 4.5 cups... (1 cup = ~250mL)
    Metric system for the win!!!
  • losinglbslovinglife
    losinglbslovinglife Posts: 76 Member
    I drink 6-7 imperial pints/3.5-4 litres a day & usually pee clear as long as I space water out throughout the day.
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    I'm 6' tall, 153 lbs. and drink 12-14 glasses/day. Urine is typically light yellow.
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
    6ft 2" (186cm) 170lbs (77kg) - 8 x 400ml glasses or 13.5 cups (whatever they are?! :wink:) Usually clear but it's harder for me to drink that much at weekends...
  • sweetpee08
    sweetpee08 Posts: 3
    A general rule is to drink a liter per every 60 pounds of weight, with a minimum of 2.5-3 liters a day. Your urine should be clear yellow or will be VERY bright if you are taking multivitamins (it should NEVER look like beer or apple cider dark....sign of dehydration or something more serious). I play mind games with myself and just get a 1 1/2 liter bottle of water and drink 1 in the morning then 1 in the afternoon to ensure I'm getting what I need.
  • UrsuPorno
    UrsuPorno Posts: 11
    I'm 6 ft 2 " ( 187 cm) and 190 lbs ( 86.5 kg).

    I drink between 1 and 1.5 gal (4 - 5 liters/ 15 - 18 cups).

    Urine is always crystal clear.
  • blably
    blably Posts: 490 Member
    the only reason I ask is, and as you probably figured this part out is going to the toilet every 1-2 hours really get's old.

    I probably take in about 100 ounces a day. Urine is clear, and if you think peeing every 1-2 hours, try every 30-45 minutes. :grumble:

    around 2-3l id say...sometimes more


    water green / black tea


    im peein every effin 30 min!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    5'5", 141-142 lbs, I drink 1.5-2 liter a day and my pee is clear during the day, yellow in the morning. I honestly can't imagine drinking more.
  • JustMeee333
    JustMeee333 Posts: 233
    I try and drink 3 litres daily. Don't always make it!

    I heard the you have to drink "half your weight in water" too.
  • brevislux
    brevislux Posts: 1,093 Member
    I'm 115, I drink about a gallon. Of course it's clear... I know it sounds crazy, but I'm always thirsty so... XP
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I'm 115, I drink about a gallon. Of course it's clear... I know it sounds crazy, but I'm always thirsty so... XP

    That's not crazy, that is a sign of being a diabetic... seriously.
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    That seems like a rather personal question. But, a lot of people should probably read this for their own benefit, because there is such a thing as too much water.

    http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/10/what-the-color-of-your-urine-says-about-you-infographic/
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    I have no idea how anyone can manage to drink 2 gallons of water a day!

    I drink between 2250ml - 3000ml a day. And for you Americans, that's between 9 - 12 cups a day. :wink: My urine is clear.
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    I have no idea how much I drink a day, I usually log 9 cups on MFP but it's probably a lot more than that. I have a 20-ounce water bottle that I keep with me at all times and just refill constantly throughout the day. I'd estimate I drink anywhere from 1/2 gallon to 1 gallon per day. My pee is usually light yellow or clear, sometimes in the mornings it is a darker yellow though. :tongue:

    This is what I do - I have my Blender Bottle full of water at all times. Drink it sporadically through day. Don't really track it so no idea how much water I drink.

    I have heard that it is a pretty personal thing though - and instead of aiming for a certain amount of OZ, a good goal is to ensure that 4-5 of your urinations are clear.

    I don't have anything to back that up other than the fact both Lyle McDonald and Eric Helms mention that.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    That seems like a rather personal question. But, a lot of people should probably read this for their own benefit, because there is such a thing as too much water.

    http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/10/what-the-color-of-your-urine-says-about-you-infographic/

    Good to know. I can't imagine that it would be healthy to drink more than 1 gallon of water a day.
  • BlackMambaReloaded
    BlackMambaReloaded Posts: 3
    I am a woman and I weigh 186 lbs

    I don't particularly like the taste of plain water, but I drink a lot of club soda , probably 6-7 cups a day. My urine is always clear or close to clear.
  • ChrisM8971
    ChrisM8971 Posts: 1,067 Member
    That seems like a rather personal question. But, a lot of people should probably read this for their own benefit, because there is such a thing as too much water.

    http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/10/what-the-color-of-your-urine-says-about-you-infographic/

    Great post, I heard it should be pale yellow rather than clear and also that drinking too much can mess with your electrolyte balance
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Your pee doesn't have be to clear - pale yellow is perfectly fine. And many meds and vitamins tend to make your pee smell or have a color. Always check labels for side effects and/or ask your doctor if you're not sure.

    I'm a woman, currently weigh about 170 and drink about 10 cups of water per day on average. I don't really keep track but I have a 4 cup container that I make sure to empty at least once by the end of my workday, drink another 2-3 cups from my water bottle at the gym and then drink at least 4 more cups at home. On the weekends I tend to drink less but still try to get at least 8 cups.

    My pee is usually pale yellow to clear but it's stronger 1st thing in the morning of course and on days when I'm not drinking enough - the color is my cue to drink up!
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    10 cups a day and it's a fragrant light lemon chiffon colour
  • KelGen02
    KelGen02 Posts: 668 Member
    I drink 128 ounces a day and my urine is clear. Slightly yellow first thing in the morning but clear by the next bathroom break :wink:
  • LiveLoveLift67
    LiveLoveLift67 Posts: 895 Member
    I drink about 120 oz a day minimum. I am 5ft tall and weigh about 125 lbs. I have to keep flushed due to kidneys stones and with certain supplements i take i need to drink alot of water or they will dehydrate me.

    My urine usually is pretty clear by the 3rd bottle of water but depending on the supplements it has also been as bright as a yellow highlighter lol
  • amyfullbrook
    amyfullbrook Posts: 97 Member
    I drink on average 10-12 cups a day and my urine is always clear.
  • fairygirlpie9
    fairygirlpie9 Posts: 288 Member
    Mine is light yellow mostly. My water intake varies but I was told that the 8oz of water includes the water you would get from food which is substantially more than people think especially in things like vegetables.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I drink 8-10 per day, but I don't think we know each other well enough yet to discuss our urine. :smile:
  • smithcarola
    smithcarola Posts: 51 Member
    I am 5'7" tall and currently weigh 243 lbs. I was drinking 3 plus liters (101-150 oz) of water and 16 oz of coffee a day and my urine had no color at all. I recently cut back to somewhere between 2-3 liters (60-100 oz) of water because my hands and feet were always cold and it only got worse as I drank more water.
  • rjpittner
    rjpittner Posts: 70 Member
    I'm 130 lbs and drink a gallon or more per day. I've noticed that it does wonders in decreasing muscle soreness. It also does make me feel so much more energized versus when I don't get my gallon in, although I will admit that I hate having to go to the bathroom all of the time. My urine is typically almost completely clear.
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I'm just gonna leave this here...

    http://www.menshealth.com/health/overhydration-dangers

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