What's the right amount of water intake?

sent4rmabove23
sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

Is the daily amount of water intake the same for all or does it depend on a specific factor?

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  • Melbel85
    Melbel85 Posts: 240 Member
    Same for everyone. 8-8 fl oz
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    I've read that the standard "8, 8oz cups' is not nearly enough and that we should be drinking 1oz of water per pound of body weight. For me, that's an awful lot of water, but I noticed how much easier it is to get it all in when I cut out other beverages entirely.
  • jbucci1186
    jbucci1186 Posts: 440 Member
    i'd say shoot for the recommended 64oz a day, i go over that though.. sometimes double! there are also times where i drink below 64oz, but not very often, and it's usually bc i'm just not thirsty enough, though i have forced water before haha
  • bentobee
    bentobee Posts: 321 Member
    Drink enough water to keep your pee colorless (or close to it) and that's enough.
  • leighton1245
    leighton1245 Posts: 125
    Yup it depends on your activity level there is no right or set amount but your body will tell you when its hydrated by the color of your urine it will be almost clear if not clear. I consume about 1gal a day.
  • dvusk
    dvusk Posts: 21
    I've heard 8, 8oz cups of water a day. For me, that's not nearly enough, especially since I live in the hot desert and work outdoors.

    Drink LOTS of water. It does a body good. And, it's almost impossible to drink too much, unless you're not eating enough.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces. For me, 106 ounces at least but I average about 120-140 throughout the day.
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces. For me, 106 ounces at least but I average about 120-140 throughout the day.

    Ah, that'd be so much easier than 1oz per pound. LOL I swear, I live with my Bobble glued to my mouth. Hey, at least it keeps me from putting junk food in there! LOL
  • dcornwe
    dcornwe Posts: 73
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces.

    What she said. LOL
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    The 8 cups is minimum, for all. If you exercise and sweat you need more. I don't drink anything but water all day everyday and I easily get 12-20 cups daily..
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces.

    What she said. LOL

    Yep, what they said!
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    I've read that the standard "8, 8oz cups' is not nearly enough and that we should be drinking 1oz of water per pound of body weight. For me, that's an awful lot of water, but I noticed how much easier it is to get it all in when I cut out other beverages entirely.

    It's one ounce per kilogram. The American Heart Assciation recommends 8-12 eight ounce glasses per day. So 64-96 ozs.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces. For me, 106 ounces at least but I average about 120-140 throughout the day.

    This is what I've been told and I totally agree! If you weigh more, you are going to need more water than someone smaller.
  • nnahorski
    nnahorski Posts: 1
    You should drink a minimum of half your body weight in ounces, and more if you exercise, work or spend time outside, etc. Eight 8-ounce glasses of water is nowhere near enough. It's really easy to drink a lot of water if you cut out soda or reduce the amount of coffee, tea, or juice that you consume.

    If you feel thirsty, you've waited too long to drink water.
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member

    It's one ounce per kilogram. The American Heart Assciation recommends 8-12 eight ounce glasses per day. So 64-96 ozs.

    ah interesting. ive read in a few books an oz per pound. seems to be, a different answer to the question can be found all over. hell, i googled it and none of the 10 pages i clicked had the same recommendation. go figure!
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    Same for everyone. 8-8 fl oz

    No - the current medical recommendation is half your body weight in ounces of water. For instance, if you weigh 200 lbs, you would aim for 100 oz of water daily.
  • mjf0461
    mjf0461 Posts: 470 Member
    From the medical side view, it's 1/2 your body weight everyday. you weigh 100 lbs you should drink 50 oz a day... That's what I've always heard... You can drink to much and mess up your electrolyte system.. So be aware of that...
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    The best amount is half of your body weight in ounces.

    What she said. LOL

    That is what I've heard as well =)
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    I use this to determine my water intake
    http://www.calculatorslive.com/Daily-Water-Intake-Calculator.aspx
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