TMI: Hydration Question

kylielouttit
kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So far today I have drank TWO Shakeology shakers full of water and I am on to my third plus my shake, made with water. Considering it's not even noon yet, this seems like a lot of water but my pee is BRIGHT yellow. What the fudge?

How much water do you drink in a given amount of time?

Edit: Gross question, I know, I'm sorry!

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  • madijo41
    madijo41 Posts: 367 Member
    bump
  • mhuffstickle
    mhuffstickle Posts: 7
    Are you taking a vitamin?
  • NightOwl1
    NightOwl1 Posts: 881 Member
    It probably has to do with what's in the shakeology shakes. All drinks are water based, but if I drink nothing but gatorade, my pee is not going to be as clear as if I just drank water.
  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
    Are you putting stuff in your water? Were you under on water yesterday? I got nuthin ...
  • TropicalKitty
    TropicalKitty Posts: 2,298 Member
    Ditto with the vitamin, frequently they'll do that - if you mean like a neon super yellow.

    Also, it's possible you had a lot of stuff for your body to release and your urine will lighten up as your body has time to process the water.
  • 6Janelle13
    6Janelle13 Posts: 353 Member
    if you have any vitamins or if the shake is loaded with vitamins they will turn you pee bright yellow. as long as it is clear you are doing ok and likely you'll see it become more pale as the day progresses
  • flyinmomof3
    flyinmomof3 Posts: 44 Member
    Could it be bright yellow from vitamins? I lug around a 32oz water bottle. At the gym I drink 1 per hour. then the rest of the day I sip on it. I don't drink much juice or milk. So between the water, fruits, veggies and soups that's where I get my hydration. Are you taking vitamins? If not are there vitamins in your shake?
  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    If you are taking supplements/vitamins the excess vitamins that your body doesn't need will be excreted through your urine. Your body can only hold a certain amount water soluable vitamins and then it gets rid of the rest which is why we need to replenish them daily. More often than not it makes your pee neon yellow.
  • TaneeisFitforLife
    TaneeisFitforLife Posts: 433
    It's the water soluble vitamins that are in your shake.....if your body doesn't need a vitamin, it gets flushed out.

    No worries :)
  • Shamrock40
    Shamrock40 Posts: 264
    Are you taking vitamins or supplements? They can turn your pee bright yellow.

    I usually drink between 8-12 cups of water. 64-96 ounces and my pee is clear, but I'm not taking anything else. Pour measuring cups of water into your shaker cup to see how many cups/ounces you're drinking. I think it takes a bit to overdo it, but everyone is different and you don't want to do something unhealthy.
  • bsshaw1
    bsshaw1 Posts: 44 Member
    I have been forcing myself to drink 9 to 12 cups (72 to 96 fluid oz) of water during my wake period of 15 hours. I have been doing this for the last 4 weeks.

    My urine is moderately yellow the first thing in the morning and apparently clear the rest of the day.

    Have your observations always been the case or just recently?
  • kylielouttit
    kylielouttit Posts: 512 Member
    It's the water soluble vitamins that are in your shake.....if your body doesn't need a vitamin, it gets flushed out.

    No worries :)

    Good to know! I was a little freaked out for a second!

    Thanks everyone!
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