Water counter

ReluctantDieter88
ReluctantDieter88 Posts: 34 Member
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I hadn't thought of this before... I always drink water out of a 16 oz glass but I've been counting it as 1 glass. Should it be counted as 2?

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  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    yes.. thats 2 8oz and thats how mfp adds it. they reccommend 8 8oz glasses. so 16 counts as 2 glasses.
  • ReluctantDieter88
    ReluctantDieter88 Posts: 34 Member
    Awesome, I've been drinking a lot more than they recommend then. I'm gonna assume that's a good thing :)
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    water is so good for you and its calorie free. i drink from a 24 oz.. 3 of them and i have over my 64..

    its filling
    it helps curb cravings
    it keeps you hydrated
    it flushes salt from too much sodium meals

    so drink up
  • babbalita
    babbalita Posts: 25 Member
    8 oz. of water is great. But you can deplete you sodium level, with excessive water. FYI:smile:
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    that is true, but in my experience.. most people . myself included have issues getting their daily water in.. i downloaded a water app lol
  • IrishGabriella
    IrishGabriella Posts: 48 Member
    that is true, but in my experience.. most people . myself included have issues getting their daily water in.. i downloaded a water app lol

    What water app is this? Sounds interesting!
  • pluto2626
    pluto2626 Posts: 31 Member
    Keep in mind that the rule of 64 oz a day is outdated. The general rule of how much water you should consume is your weight ÷ 2.
    example... you weigh 150 lbs, you should have 75 oz a day.

    best of luck to you!
  • chunk1691
    chunk1691 Posts: 90 Member
    does sugar free squash count as water?
  • erialcelyob
    erialcelyob Posts: 341 Member
    MFP make it damn confusing for UK users to log water and a lot of food actually..
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    does sugar free squash count as water?


    You are joking right?
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    me personally only count plain water in my water count, but thats me..

    the app is called drinking water. you set reminders.. it will tell you when to drink by the reminders you set.. it will clap and cheer for you when you had your water set for the day.. i know dorky, but it works..

    yes its now half your body weight.. im slowly working my way up.. drink before a meal it helps you feel full and you eat less.
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
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    What water app is this? Sounds interesting!
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    Hydrate Yourself is one app. I have not used it personally but it came up in a Google search.
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    i personally dont do anything sugar free.. but than i make all my foods and eat some strange things. my diary is open lol
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    its called drinking water
  • zacksnana
    zacksnana Posts: 3,230 Member
    I hadn't thought of this before... I always drink water out of a 16 oz glass but I've been counting it as 1 glass. Should it be counted as 2?

    Not really. Depends on how you want to log it. If you are keeping track of how many 16 oz cups you drink you would click 1 every time you drink one.

    The little container, contrary to popular belief, is NOT cups. It is whatever YOU want it to be. Cups, ounces, gallons, etc. The little note next to the cup recommending 8 cups per day makes people THINK it can only log cups.

    So in the UK use it to track however you wish. Problem solved. ????
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    thanks zack.. i didn't realize that.. i count it as cups.. nice to know for others.
  • Azchange
    Azchange Posts: 110 Member
    I drink from a 20 oz bottle. I count each as 2, and drink 5-6 a day. Better to over estimate then underestimate.
  • wannakimmy
    wannakimmy Posts: 488 Member
    Keep in mind that the rule of 64 oz a day is outdated. The general rule of how much water you should consume is your weight ÷ 2.
    example... you weigh 150 lbs, you should have 75 oz a day.

    I hope this isn't true, I can't imagine drinking over 150 oz. of water a day.... And I LOVE water.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    does sugar free squash count as water?


    You are joking right?

    I may be mistaken, but I think squash is what they called powdered drink mix in the UK.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I hadn't thought of this before... I always drink water out of a 16 oz glass but I've been counting it as 1 glass. Should it be counted as 2?

    Any reason you are worried about how to track your water?
  • appy85
    appy85 Posts: 28 Member
    I have read this and been told this by my nutritionist, it is your weight divided by 2. I am not there yet either but I am close some days. May try that water log app.
  • ReluctantDieter88
    ReluctantDieter88 Posts: 34 Member
    Not worried, Jacwhite22. Just curious.

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