Too much water?

I drink a lot of water too! Ready to see the replys!

i would like to know this also i didnt think water had any calories?

I'm not sure if you're drinking to much. I drink between 10-15 8oz a day, and I am still losing. How is your sodium intake? I use to be horrible with it, my husband pointed it out to me when he looked at my old food journals, and ever since I started getting the recommended or lower I've been losing more.

I have been told by my spin instructor that you can drink too much water. He said one gallon of water can weigh 7 pounds. Just think what that can do if you are not filtering out the excess water everyday. I know there are times that I retain water and weigh more. If you eat alot of salt this can cause you to retain water as well.

i have found this paragraph on a website seems it can be dangerous to drink too much water.


Dangers of Too Much Water
Don't start drinking an extra gallon of water a day - that can kill you, especially if you are fasting or eating very little. Water taken in must be in balance with body salt - electrolytes. The body needs to maintain salt balance or risk hyponatremia with heart attack and even death. Drinking too much water dilutes the salt in your blood and tissues - and can kill you. Healthy athletes have died from drinking too much plain water and not replacing salt. Dieters should not plunge into drinking gallons of water a day in hopes of burning a few more calories. Drink an extra few glasses, yes. But a gallon is too much.



found it on this website.

http://walking.about.com/cs/howtoloseweight/a/water011204.htm

It is possible to drink too much water - but unless you're drinking a large volume in a short time period, or drinking a ton of water while doing lengthy strenuous exercises (like long-distance running) you should be fine.

The concern about drinking a ton of water is that in the scenarios above, your electrolytes (specifically sodium) can be out of balance - too little sodium (or watered down sodium, essentially) can cause serious health problems (it's called hyponatremia). However, most people (even people who regularly exercise) don't have to worry as long as they're drinking water throughout the day (not all at once) because most people get plenty of sodium in our regular diets. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should consider spreading your water out more or cutting back some, and seeing a doctor if the symptoms are serious:

-headache
-confusion or altered mental state,
-seizures
-restlessness,
-muscle spasms or cramps,
-weakness, and tiredness.
-nausea and vomiting may accompany any of the symptoms
-decreased consciousness which can proceed to coma and death

Obviously some of these are serious, but most people do not have to worry about this because we get enough sodium (most people get MORE than enough) and most people aren't engaging in the type of exercise that puts us most at danger - marathon running is when you tend to hear of people having this problem often, because they drink too much plain water, sweat out a lot of salt, and don't replace the sodium they need.

You need to check the color of you urine. It is suppose to be lemonade aide in color. If its lighter than that you are drinking tooooooo much water. If it is darker than you are not drinking enough water. You must remember water is to rehydrate your body from exercise and heat.not to be used as food replacement, to make yourself full. Water flushes out your vitamins, minerals and sodium from you system that are vital components to you over all health. It can damage your kidneys. And the answer to you question is yes you can drink to much water.

my guestion for u is what ur sodium intake. 2500 mg is all u should have in sodium if u have mor than that u will retain water which means u will gain and not lose

I drink 90-100 oz a day & have never had any issues other than alot of potty breaks
Keep the sodium in check & you'll be fine!!

http://www.suite101.com/blog/oilsdragon/half_your_weight_in_water

i have found this paragraph on a website seems it can be dangerous to drink too much water.


Dangers of Too Much Water
Don't start drinking an extra gallon of water a day - that can kill you, especially if you are fasting or eating very little. Water taken in must be in balance with body salt - electrolytes. The body needs to maintain salt balance or risk hyponatremia with heart attack and even death. Drinking too much water dilutes the salt in your blood and tissues - and can kill you. Healthy athletes have died from drinking too much plain water and not replacing salt. Dieters should not plunge into drinking gallons of water a day in hopes of burning a few more calories. Drink an extra few glasses, yes. But a gallon is too much.



found it on this website.

http://walking.about.com/cs/howtoloseweight/a/water011204.htm

I'm in nursing school and this is most definately a fact.......I would say stick to the 8 (8 oz) glasses of water a day and if you want or feel you need more dont go over 12 glasses. If your getting that much on a regulare basis don't restrict your sodium since your flushing so much out in your urine and you should be safe.
If you still see no lose of the scale I would see you doctor.
Good luck!

try the link below it will take you to a quiz that helps you decide how much water to drink. I should be getting about 18 glasses of water and I uasually get an average of 12

There is such a thing as drinking too much water. which can result in drowning your organs but it is very hard to do and requires that you to drink a lot in a short time period.


http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

Loved the link but dang it said I should drink 124.5 ounces of water today, or 3.7 liters. I know I have been getting atleast 64oz. but not that much so drink up to me!

Below is from a nutritionist that has a program that I was and still am trying to follow:

Drink lots of water.

Another very important key to getting a flat belly is remembering to drink lots of water.

How much? Before each of your five mini-meals during the day, drink 12 ounces of pure, fresh water—that’s the same amount of fluid found in the average soft drink can. Then drink another 12 ounces of water with your meal. Because you should be eating five mini-meals each day, that’s a minimum of 10 glasses of water each and every day.

Many people think drinking water will make them look bloated. But I assure you the exact opposite is true. Most men and women are actually in a constant state of mild dehydration, so their bodies hoard water like a squirrel stores acorns for winter. If you begin drinking an increased amount of water (about 10 glasses) for a few days, your body will naturally release excess water weight and you’ll become less bloated and lighter.

Water helps flush out toxins that can be released when fat is burned for energy and is involved in our body’s metabolic functions. Another important thing to keep in mind is that water makes up 75 percent of muscle tissue. Not to mention that it plays a key role in burning stored fat as fuel. So you may not lose fat as easily if you aren’t properly hydrated. (Get my drift?)

Did you know that being dehydrated by as little as 1 or 2 percent of your body weight can impair both mental and physical functions? That includes burning body fat, by the way. (Fatigue and weakness can result from not drinking enough water as well.) I suggest carrying water with you while you work, play, and exercise—try to get in the habit of sipping it throughout the day.

The key is to drink water even when you’re not thirsty, because by the time your body clues you in, you’re already too low. So put away those diet soft drinks and sugar-filled fruit juices. Instead, replenish your body with lots of pure water

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm?start=1&pounds_100=200&pounds_10=50&pounds=1&minutes=60&preg=0&breast=0&alt=NaN&dessert=NaN&alc=NaN&col=NaN&sick=NaN&alt=0&page=5

I found this it is a quiz to tell you how much water you should be drinking!!

If your going to look up articles on anything that is medical on the internet please look on sites the have .gov, .org etc like the Mayo Clinic any one can say anything just because they say their a Doctor or a trainer doesn't make it true. Do not trust Wikipedia any one can change the information