How much water are you drinking?

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averysmallhouse
averysmallhouse Posts: 15 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm drinking about a gallon a day. Do y'all think water intake has any meaningful impact on weight loss?
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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
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    nope. if i pee light/clear im cool. if not ill drink water.
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
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    My dietitian tells me that if you don't get enough water, you might get sugar cravings.
    It took months of work to increase my intake, but now I enjoy it.
  • crackpotbaby
    crackpotbaby Posts: 1,297 Member
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    I drink between 3 - 5 litres a day depending on temperature and activity. If I don't, I get quite sick as a result of a drug I take (lithium). This same drug can affect the way urine is concentrated by the kidneys, meaning judging hydration by the urine colour is misleading.

  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
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    Oh, and yes I believe it has a meaningful impact. The liver can do it's job better when you're hydrated.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,944 Member
    edited April 2017
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    Roughly 3 litres. More if I'm cycling lots.

    If I'm dehydrated, I'm more tired and my feet cramp which kind of puts a damper on exercise.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
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    2-3L of plain water in summer. In winter i struggle finishing a 1.5L bottle. I also drink 5-6 cups of tea and coffee everyday.
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,449 Member
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    Water makes me feel fuller which makes me eat less so by eating less I lose weight.
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,818 Member
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    4-4.5L a day.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
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    Aim for 72oz. In winter I allowed tea in the total.
  • debbiebondklein
    debbiebondklein Posts: 158 Member
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    8 to 10 Glasses.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
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    At least 8 cups, unless I'm exercising or it's really hot. Then it's a lot more. I get the "minimum" and after that I just go by thirst.
  • linsey0689
    linsey0689 Posts: 753 Member
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    I think it helps. With a gallon you are good. Just don't drink a lot all at once
  • figureitout87
    figureitout87 Posts: 126 Member
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    I try and drink 128oz per day. I have those 32oz plastic bottles. I keep two full at work and one at home.
  • mlinci
    mlinci Posts: 403 Member
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    Not nearly that much; usually a litre of water or tea plus what I get in food, unless it's really hot so I drink more. I'm still alive and my urine is normal coloured.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    5-6 litres plain, about 2 litres of tea and a coffee.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    I drink liquids until I am no longer thirsty. It usually comes out to about 2 gallons per day. I think I spend more time peeing than sitting now.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
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    As lizery says, she's on lithium, which you are also, so your water needs are different to the general population. I'd ask your doctor what you need to be aiming for.
  • jayv85
    jayv85 Posts: 142 Member
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    Anywhere from 3/4 to a whole gallon or more. I drink based on how I feel. I don't believe in forcing yourself to choke down water.

    But, you still need it so if you're barely drinking any then maybe you need to start.

    I think it helps in the sense you'll feel less sluggish so you're more likely to workout and push yourself
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
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    No it will not affect fat loss. Drink until you are hydrated.
  • shans34
    shans34 Posts: 535 Member
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    Not nearly enough. I might be able to force myself to drink 1.5 litres a day, but usually not. Coffee however, lots!

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