Drink half body weight in ounces?????

DSPFanatic · March 2011

Like you said, food is a source of water--especially fruit. You can add a squeeze or two of lemon, lime, or orange to give it some flavor if you'd like. These citrus fruits also cleanse your liver and keep it functioning at a higher capacity than when you fill your body with soda (diet or not), coffee, or store bought fruit juices. The better your liver functions, the better it is at flushing uneccessary toxins and fat.

Or if citrus fruits aren't your thing, you could add a slice or two of cucumber to give your water a fresher taste. I do this sometimes and I always drink with a straw as that seems to help me drink more.

sbilyeu75 · March 2011

I drink about 64 oz. of water just before noon. It's not that much really, if you're not drinking anything else.

Ashtarot · March 2011

Well I drink about that if not more and was told to cut down by my dietcian

I think I saw a post from you that you are trying to gain weight? Water will fill you up and then you will not have as much room for food. I would drink enough to keep hydrated but not a huge amount.

CosplayBella · July 2014

I have a 750ml water bottle so for me I would only have to refill my water bottle 3-4 times to reach the right amount. I have also found that as I cut out other drinks like soda and juices I am more thirsty making is easier to drink more water.

melissaw78 · July 2014

Drinking 85 ounces of water a day keeps me from putting stuff down my throat that I should not be having. Like soda and chocolate.

If you work your way up to 1 oz per 2 lb ratio, rather than just jumping into it, it goes a lot easier.

I keep my 24 oz bottle with me all day, and sip through the day rather than drinking with my meals.

short_person · March 2016

Been trying this out the last couple days...How in the heck am I suppose to drink 109 oz of water per day? I feel like the "half the body weight" system is flawed. What about people that weigh a LOT? I'm a receptionist, at a front desk that must always have a human being behind it. Therefore another staff person who has their own job to do must cover if I need to step away. Going to the bathroom THAT Much is not practical at ALL for me, or other people I work with. It's also a little embarrassing lol. But how on earth is this supposed to work???

Michael190lbs · March 2016

I do about 140 in water and10 cups of coffee a day Ya I could do that..

OneHundredToLose · March 2016

The only true way to make sure you're getting enough water is to lay in a river and open your mouth against the current. Stay there for at least 2 hours per day, swallowing any water that goes in your mouth. Then, and only then, will you have ingested the proper amount of water in order to continue living.