How much water do you drink?
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KenSmith108 wrote: »IT'S REALLY NOT ABOUT THE WATER IT'S THE STEP COUNT THAT MATTERS.
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LOL I have definitely been drinking more water since I got my FitBit, but it's also because I dropped my steel 24oz bottle and it developed a wobble, so I "temporarily" switched to a 32 oz nalgene bottle and have so far managed not to spill it down my front at work like I used to, and since my intake went up, I kept with it.
Most LCHF don't make it past their first week "flu" without learning to make sure their electrolytes and hydration are under control.
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Why are you all drinking so much?
There are charts for urine color to determine hydration that you can download easily. Here is one:
http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Bree-Urine-color-chart.jpg
For me, I use the urine color to check my hydration.
Added to this, it is suggested that you need half your body weight in pounds (244 pounds, half of that is 122) in ounces (so 122 oz) daily water intake for optimal organ function and to remove excess toxins and burned fat (via water and CO2) from your body. I'm sure someone will have a link to a study.
Also, for optimal LCHF/Keto, 100 oz of water is suggested quite regularly for similar reasons as above, because the lowering of carbs does not allow our bodies to hold in as much water, so we must regularly replace the fluids and electrolytes. Not all of us eat enough fluid-filled foods to do this without supplementing water.0 -
I aim for 2 nalgenes per day at least (64oz). Because I love water, and because it help minimize the potential for re-occurrence of kidney stones. I don't want to be there again!0
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So at 188, give or take, I need 94 oz water per day? Or 100 because of the LCHF/Keto thing? Blah. I'll still aim for 3-4 fills of my 32-ounce bottle (96-128 oz) per day.0
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And, for the record, I'm still thirsty.
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I drink anywhere from 70-128oz water a day, plain/filtered, I like it that way. I don't really have a set goal. I have a 30 oz mug I fill up at least 2x a day, sometimes 3, sometimes I grab a bottle of water or two on top of that, especially if I'm going out somewhere. One cup of green tea most days, the occasional powerade zero (which I may get rid of out of curiosity b/c of the artificial sweetener).
As to why, the vague notion that more water is good at helping to prevent kidney stones, even on the days where I drink 128+ my urine isn't completely clear so I don't think I'm going overboard. The days when I drink the most are almost always heavy gym days.0 -
My goal is min 128oz. 1/2 plain h2o, 1/2 electro. Most days I'm above and don't count coffee in that total. Especially if it's hot out. I have an app on my phone that reminds me to drink
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I have no idea, I just drink when I feel like it or get thirsty. Probably a few litres a day including coffee.0
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bluefish86 wrote: »doesn't it make more sense to up your electrolytes then? the only thing you do by drinking so much would be to flush them out
I definitely supplement with electrolytes as well. There's no harm in drinking 8-12 cups a day (or more) to ensure you're adequately hydrated though. There is such thing as water intoxication from drinking too much, but it's not easily done.
Ostensibly the whole "8 cups or you have dehydration" has no basis in fact.
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »Why are you all drinking so much?
There are charts for urine color to determine hydration that you can download easily. Here is one:
http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Bree-Urine-color-chart.jpg
For me, I use the urine color to check my hydration.
Added to this, it is suggested that you need half your body weight in pounds (244 pounds, half of that is 122) in ounces (so 122 oz) daily water intake for optimal organ function and to remove excess toxins and burned fat (via water and CO2) from your body. I'm sure someone will have a link to a study.
Also, for optimal LCHF/Keto, 100 oz of water is suggested quite regularly for similar reasons as above, because the lowering of carbs does not allow our bodies to hold in as much water, so we must regularly replace the fluids and electrolytes. Not all of us eat enough fluid-filled foods to do this without supplementing water.
Is there a basis for this other than the highly suspect sunwarrior site?
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »Why are you all drinking so much?
There are charts for urine color to determine hydration that you can download easily. Here is one:
http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Bree-Urine-color-chart.jpg
For me, I use the urine color to check my hydration.
Added to this, it is suggested that you need half your body weight in pounds (244 pounds, half of that is 122) in ounces (so 122 oz) daily water intake for optimal organ function and to remove excess toxins and burned fat (via water and CO2) from your body. I'm sure someone will have a link to a study.
Also, for optimal LCHF/Keto, 100 oz of water is suggested quite regularly for similar reasons as above, because the lowering of carbs does not allow our bodies to hold in as much water, so we must regularly replace the fluids and electrolytes. Not all of us eat enough fluid-filled foods to do this without supplementing water.
Is there a basis for this other than the highly suspect sunwarrior site?
I just picked the first image with a copyable url. that chart is used throughout multiple industries such as welding or any physical labor as well as in medical offices. I've been told that this chart is a fully embraced medical standard.0 -
I'm trying to get 100 oz in, but usually 64 oz water, 1 pot black coffee, 1 BPC, & 2 diet cokes per day. I'm definitely counting the steps to & from the loo, lol.0
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I'm sooooo bad. I hate water!!! I try but, not very successful0
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I'm not consistent with water at all. I've been drinking more lately since it's hot as balls lately where I live. And when working out I get thirsty of course. But otherwise I truly don't care about it.0
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Do those who check their pee, urinate into a cup every time they go?0
