Water intake??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

Yes...but it's very rare. You can look it up. It's mostly infants and athletes that have this problem. And if you're drinking alot spread out throughout the day...then I wouldn't worry. The issue is when too much (an extreme amount) is drank in a very short period of time. From what I have read, it's because it drops your blood sodium level.

I'd say you're right were you should be. 80 - 100 oz a day, throughout the day is perfect.

That's probably good enough. I shoot for a gallon per day. But I'm breastfeeding and need extra fluids. But my doc said it's not bad to shoot for that intake even when I'm not preg/breastfeeding.

1 gallon = 128 oz = 16 - 8 oz glasses

I knew the story abou the radio contest. I guess what I really mean is when will it become a factor in weight loss/gain. Right now I drink about 10-12 glasses a day but didn't know if I need to increase or decrease my intake!

The best indicator that you're getting the right amount of fluid is what color your urine is. If it's orangey in color than you're not drinking enough, if it's light yellow then you are drinking enough. Sometimes mine is almost clear because I drink a lot throughout the day. That's the key too, spreading it out. I hope that helps! Good luck!!

I knew the story abou the radio contest. I guess what I really mean is when will it become a factor in weight loss/gain. Right now I drink about 10-12 glasses a day but didn't know if I need to increase or decrease my intake!

The best indicator that you're getting the right amount of fluid is what color your urine is. If it's orangey in color than you're not drinking enough, if it's light yellow then you are drinking enough. Sometimes mine is almost clear because I drink a lot throughout the day. That's the key too, spreading it out. I hope that helps! Good luck!!

^^^Agree. I drink 14 - 15 cups a day and I have noticed my skin has improved alot(smoother where it is usually like sandpaper on the back of my hands and my wrists). The more water you drink, the less your body retains and the better all the fluid transfer systems work. Better transfer of minerals to where they need to go and better removal of toxins, etc.

i was told by a trainer to drink no less then 8 ups a day but 10-12 would be best so i think u are doin great!!! i hope you dont mind if i ask a question on your post since everyone is already talkin about water. is drinking the 0 calorie propel or aquafina flavor splash ok?? my problem is i can drink plain water at the gym while workin out but otherwise i just dont like the taste so i rarely get all the water i need

i was told by a trainer to drink no less then 8 ups a day but 10-12 would be best so i think u are doin great!!! i hope you dont mind if i ask a question on your post since everyone is already talkin about water. is drinking the 0 calorie propel or aquafina flavor splash ok?? my problem is i can drink plain water at the gym while workin out but otherwise i just dont like the taste so i rarely get all the water i need

I don't think drinking flavored water is "bad" necessarily but sometimes they have sodium in them...I used to dislike the taste of plain tap water so I started cutting the flavored water into half flavored, half plain...took me about a week to get used to it and actually enjoy the taste...I still prefer water with fresh lemon or lime.

Agreed, I was never much of a water drinker, but with a slice of lemon I can drink water all day.

When I was on Weight Watchers a few years back the instructor there showed us a study that for healthy weight loss you should drink an extra glass for every 20-30lbs you're overweight on top of your 8 per day!If I remember correctly it had something to do with carrying around the extra weight and your body needed it to support the extra mass or something like that!

I've been told by my wellness coach, a dietitian, and an herb specialist not to drink more than 100 oz a day unless it's some super special mineral water. If you drink more than that, you're going to flush out important nutrients and minerals that your body needs.

I've heard half your body weight in ounces. I usually drink 12-16 glasses a day. I'm 183lbs.