Water Consumption... How much do you drink?

odalizmgomez
odalizmgomez Posts: 10
in Food and Nutrition
Hi, I am new to MFP and am thrilled with all of the support & feedback from the community boards. :-)

I read online that I should drink half of my body weight in ounces of water to function properly. And another article says to drink 8 glasses of water.

What are you guys currently doing?

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

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  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    I think you should do whatever works for you, there's no magic math equation that works for everyone. My doc told me once to use my urine color to determine if I'm drinking enough.

    But usually I aim for AT LEAST 8 glasses, but my goal is usually 10-12.

    Drinking lots of water helps me have more energy and helps me to snack less, so I try to drink as much as I can!
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    3-4 glasses a day on average.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    6-8 glasses a day. it helps me in every aspect of my feeling good
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,013 Member
    Lately I have been trying to become more mindful of my water intake. I use to believe in the, "8 cups of water per day", or the, "drink half your weight in ounces". I would drink so much water that my pee had no color LMAO! Now I drink only when I am thirsty. A lot of the food I eat has a high water content, and if I train I drink more naturally since my thirst goes up. So I guess... I drink as little as 4 to as much as 12 cups per day depending.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I drink about 1.5 liter a day.
  • rjdunn87
    rjdunn87 Posts: 385 Member
    I generally drink between 8-12 eight ounce cups a day.
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    Depends on my sodium intake for the day, as well as my exercise, but average 80-150 ounces a day.

    Rigger
  • walkinthedogs
    walkinthedogs Posts: 238 Member
    I drink about 100 oz a day, but I really like water.
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    I drink at least a gallon a day. I do the "half my body weight" thing, and I gave up soda. My skin really loves the water im intaking, and my skin feels way less chapped, even my lips are more moist.
  • SnowWhiteFanatic
    SnowWhiteFanatic Posts: 129 Member
    8-12 cups a day.... That does not include the iced tea and hot tea I drink. I dont usually count that because of caffeine.
    I make sure that my pee is as close to clear as possible.
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    If you drink too much it will start shooting out of your mouth.
  • amyk225
    amyk225 Posts: 154
    2 litres a day
  • KimberlinaB
    KimberlinaB Posts: 4,018 Member
    I drink 2-4 Litres a day! Just depends on what I'm up to, but I always push myself to drink at least 2L :)
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    I drink about 100 oz a day, but I really like water.

    This
  • greenmonstergirl
    greenmonstergirl Posts: 619 Member
    a gallon of pure water by itself, plus 6 more cups in my protein shakes
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    i drink 64 oz.. listen to your body.. it will let you know wen its thirsty. if you live in hotter climates you may need more. remember fruits and veg have water too.. so just drink when your body wants it.
  • magurski
    magurski Posts: 45 Member
    I'm currently on liter #6 (~202 fl oz), and on track for #7 (~236 fl oz). I just use a color chart like http://www.appforhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Urine-chart-300x297.jpg to determine if I'm hydrated. If you consume that much water, though, make sure to replace your electrolytes, or you'll be at risk for dilutional hyponatremia (water intoxication).
  • MrsSki
    MrsSki Posts: 196
    I shoot for 10-12 glasses a day. I generally follow the half your body weight in ounces rule, but it's not super strict. I carry around a camelbak water bottle and drink from that all day. If I drink the whole thing, that's 3 glasses right there, so it's pretty easy to stick to.
  • GingerLolita
    GingerLolita Posts: 738 Member
    I drink an insane amount of water... It's not uncommon for me to drink a whole liter bottle with one meal. It really depends on how I'm feeling for the day. For some reason, when I'm not feeling well, I tend to want to drink less, even though I need it more. I aim for 9 glasses/day, but I usually drink more without even thinking about it. I don't really track it, but it's all I drink except for tea, espresso, and almond milk.
  • Stadtkatze91
    Stadtkatze91 Posts: 23 Member
    I started to drink a lot (almost 3 litres a day) since I started using the app "plant nanny" - it is really cute and motivates me to drink more. You have a plant in a pot and if you don't drink enough during the day your plant dies. Everytime you drink a glass of water you also have to water your plant. Maybe this could help some of you who drink too little :smile:
  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
    I drink to my thirst. Drinking water just for the sake of drinking water only to pee it right back out again along with electrolytes my body does can't possibly be healthful. And I know the advice to force feed water regardless of thirst isn't backed by any research.
  • odalizmgomez
    odalizmgomez Posts: 10
    Wow, I can see that it really varies, I have a significant amount of weight to lose so I think I will follow the 1/2 your body weight in ounces & make sure to intake some more electrolytes just in case.
    Thanks everyone!!!
  • momofGD
    momofGD Posts: 110 Member
    3-4L a day
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I usually drink about 2 to 2.5 liters a day, or 9-11 cups.
  • faithfirst
    faithfirst Posts: 138 Member
    I drink between 12 and 15 cups a day
  • JuliRamone
    JuliRamone Posts: 365 Member
    3-5 liters, I have always been an "aquaholic"
  • MaeRenee94
    MaeRenee94 Posts: 175
    1 gallon! or more
  • odddrums
    odddrums Posts: 342 Member
    I drink 6-10 8 oz glasses of water each day, usually depends on how often I have time/remember to refill my water bottle at work.

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