Everyone says "DRINK WATER," but...
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Rule of thumb, if strictly drinking '8 glasses' is too much for you (and it may seem like a lot) then drink enough water for your pee to be a light yellow in color.
If the color is too dark then you are dehydrating yourself.
You will find that the amount of water to reach this will fluxuate based on the amount of exersice that your doing.
Glad you mentioned that. Drinking a ton of water is not necessarily needed. Drink enough water so your urine is a light yellow to clear. That is a signal you are properly hydrated. The darker the color is a trend toward dehydration. Typically 48-64 ounces of water daily does that. If you have a heavy workout or are out in the hot sun then more water may be needed to keep your urine in the light yellow-clear zone.
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try spacing out your water intake throughout the day. I mainly drink a bottle of water before a meal. I myself just had my 3rd son 5 weeks ago and my bladder sucks. I always have to go drinking water or not. however like i said before try to space out your water or try drinking a couple of cups all at once so that way when you do pee you pee it all out at once (i personally dont see how this keep you hydrated but my mom just suggested it)0
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Rule of thumb, if strictly drinking '8 glasses' is too much for you (and it may seem like a lot) then drink enough water for your pee to be a light yellow in color.
If the color is too dark then you are dehydrating yourself.
You will find that the amount of water to reach this will fluxuate based on the amount of exersice that your doing.
Glad you mentioned that. Drinking a ton of water is not necessarily needed. Drink enough water so your urine is a light yellow to clear. That is a signal you are properly hydrated. The darker the color is a trend toward dehydration. Typically 48-64 ounces of water daily does that. If you have a heavy workout or are out in the hot sun then more water may be needed to keep your urine in the light yellow-clear zone.
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I drink most of my water at work, where frequent breaks to leave my desk and walk to the bathroom are welcome! I drink less when I'm not at the office, so bathroom breaks don't disrupt other parts of my life, such as sleep or long walks.0
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Hi there! Good news, there is a solution! You just have to retrain your bladder. When you feel you need to go, wait 15 minutes for the first week. The second week, when you feel you need to go wait 20 minutes. Third week, 25 min, etc, etc. Before you know it you will be able to wait three hours before you really really need to go. Try it, it works and it's good for you!!!0
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Be a Lean Mean Peeing Machine! Sorry... my moment of sillyness.0
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Ok All Sillyness aside.
Do you suppose one of the reasons why drink water is... So you aren't drinking something else?
You aren't drinking something sugar filled or caffeinated or calorie filled perhaps?
Just a thought... But it's hard to reach for a can of Coca Cola, when you aren't thirsty isn't it?
You probably won't be craving a Supersized Mc D's Milkshake when you aren't feeling parched would you?
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Wouldn't want to stop drinking it because the benefits are well worth it, but I'd love to know your secret, you folks who have "gotten used to it" LOL i still haven't adjusted to drinking so much water after several years of it...
Still have to pee frequently, or hold it and then take forever just like the Jet d'eau or Old Faithful...
...that's why it's a good idea to take one of those water bottles along I guess...
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I drink at least 144oz. of water a day because my body needs that much just to remain properly hydrated throughout the day. Any less and my skin gets dry. Plus, getting up and having to constantly regurgitate fluid from my unit requires more movement in a sedentary day. It's good fer ya.0
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The more you drink the more you will pee- until your body adjusts. Eventually it will! You aren't used to drinking that much per day, so your body is confused, if a month goes by an still no changes, I would definitely talk to your doctor. There are natural remedies, along with exercises you can actually do to help. Also try spacing out water consumption throughout the day, instead of doing what I used to which is just drink as much as possible whenever possible. I try not to go too much more than 8 ounces at a time, so my body can keep up with me.0
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Wouldn't want to stop drinking it because the benefits are well worth it, but I'd love to know your secret, you folks who have "gotten used to it" LOL i still haven't adjusted to drinking so much water after several years of it...
Still have to pee frequently, or hold it and then take forever just like the Jet d'eau or Old Faithful...
...that's why it's a good idea to take one of those water bottles along I guess...
I don't think there is any secret. I usually drink 64 ounces of water (8 x 8 ounces cups) at work every day. I used to have an insulated water bottle (1 Litre) that I filled 2 or more times a day and may start doing that again. In the beginning I peed and I peed a lot. I was up every 15 to 25 minutes; ridiculous. Over time the times I needed to go were less and less and now perhaps only going to the washroom maybe 3-4 times (8.5 hour period). At night I don't drink lots of water unless it is my workout day to replenish myself. On weekend I don't follow this whereas I should and I crave it. I'm also bad on holidays as when I get back I can't wait to get back into a routine.
I "sip" continually throughout the day, not drink full glasses of water. Perhaps that is what makes the difference.
Drinking this much water does make me feel fuller.0 -
It does get better. I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but I was always told if you are not using the restroom every 1-2 hours, then you are not drinking enough fluids.0
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I've been drinking between 12-15 8 oz glasses a day...I've had three kids so the ol' bladder ain't what it used to be! I go to the bathroom every 15 minutes. I drink my first 5-6 glasses really early in the morning and then don't drink anything for a few hours so I can get my running around done (grocery store...etc). When I get back I drink another big jug of water and when I think I'm done going to the bathroom I go for a walk and get some exercise for an hour or so. Then another jug with dinner....I'm up all night peeing but if I didn't space it out like I do I would never be able to leave the house!0
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You're going to the bathroom a lot probly because your drinking too much water.
The 8 glasses, or 6 glasses, or how ever much whichever source states, is based entirely on a mis-interpretation of a daily water needs study.
Different size people, with differing activity levels, in different environments, with different metabolism, need different amounts of water.
If you are sitting at a desk in an air conditioned office 9 hours a day, you don't need as much water as someone nailing down shingles in the sun.
Also, a very large percentage of your water intake comes from solid foods. For example, a five ounce chicken breast may contain 3.5 ounces of water.0 -
Ok, here's an excerpt from the original study;
Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council:
"One milliliter of water for each calorie of food... most of this quantity is contained in prepared foods."0 -
Personally, i think it's a matter of volume in/volume out not about getting used to it
when i pee less it's probably because i drank less -- but that's my perception your mileage may vary...
the only problem i have with it is finding a place to pee doing a distance run or walk orwhatever...
hence my little taking along a bottle joke
I don't think there is any secret.0 -
I have the same problem! Had 3 kids and I'm 45. I can't do rigorous exercise or... ooops. I hear you loud and clear!!0
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Healthy kidneys produce a full bladder every 45 minutes to an hour. It's a good thing. If it's to bad drink more water when you can like when you're at home, or when you return from your walks. Not before you do anything.0
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Yeah, this is the biggest issue I have too. Don't mind having to go to the toilet every 15-20 minutes while I'm home but when I'm out somewhere it's quite often just not possible. I make sure not to drink anything for at least an hour before going out now.the only problem i have with it is finding a place to pee doing a distance run or walk orwhatever...0
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