Why do I drink so much?

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gottagetitoff11
gottagetitoff11 Posts: 122 Member
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I noticed yesterday i drank 4 liters of total liquid. Was i thirsty no but i drink lots anyway especially when i start eating right. I do not workout. Is 4 liters too much what should i aim for. Thanks

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
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    It has nothing to do with eating "right". When we eat less, we need more water to compensate for the water we don't get thorugh food.

    How is the weather where you live?
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
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    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.
  • gottagetitoff11
    gottagetitoff11 Posts: 122 Member
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    kommodevaran wrote: »
    It has nothing to do with eating "right". When we eat less, we need more water to compensate for the water we don't get thorugh food.

    How is the weather where you live?

    Its not that hot im in eastern Canada.

  • gottagetitoff11
    gottagetitoff11 Posts: 122 Member
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    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.
    I am a 400 pound male and not working out as im wsy out of shape at the moment but hopefully soon.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
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    gottagetitoff11 wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.
    I am a 400 pound male and not working out as im wsy out of shape at the moment but hopefully soon.

    ah, the larger you are the more water you need too.

    you can add .5L for every 10kg overweight you are.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.

    that's interesting, as i thought that clear pee was too hydrated?
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
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    Its very hard to be "too" hydrated, the body uses what it needs and excretes the rest i.e. pee!
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.

    that's interesting, as i thought that clear pee was too hydrated?

    no colour/clear is usually a sign of over hydration.

    It should be atleast slightly yellow.

    You can do a quick search on "urine hydration levels" on google which will give you an indication of where you stand.

    I think the colour of your pee (in general) is the best indicator rather tahn downing a set amount of liquids.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
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    gottagetitoff11 wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.
    I am a 400 pound male and not working out as im wsy out of shape at the moment but hopefully soon.

    Hey man,

    No time like the present to start working out brother. I was 355lbs walking into the gym ,walked funny and couldn't train legs at all do to knee problems. It didn't stop me from working my upper body though, it gets easier and easier and easier the longer you workout! All of a sudden you're not winded taking the stairs... you don't sweat as much when doing anything normal... you genuinely feel so much better!! you're less tired, more energy all the time.. and it just gets better and better from there.

    Feel free to message me if you want someone to talk to about starting off in the gym and what to expect. Good luck on your journey sir.

    Also to comment on the water, I'm 200-205lbs right now and drink 5-6L of water per day, sometimes more .. I've always consumed allot of liquids though all my life... I'm just weird like that

    Brad
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Excessive thirst can be a sign of diabetes so it might not hurt to get that tested.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    edited August 2016
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Are you male or female?

    The average male needs 3L per day, and more if they're active.

    In my opinion, as long as you are peeing clear then it's no worries.

    that's interesting, as i thought that clear pee was too hydrated?

    sorry.... as long as your pee isn't dark yellow no worries??

    I meant clear with a twinge of yellow, but either way, it's pretty obvious when someone's dehydrated. :smile:
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    Someone with uncontrolled blood sugar will have fruity smelling pee.

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