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