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Water intake? Long islands don't count?

kbholdings
kbholdings Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay so I am going to be honest.

I have failed at looking after myself for the last 8 months. Failed on an epic scale.

I don't even drink water anymore until now.

After reading an article I'm determined to reach or smash my daily intake....but when researching how much I should be drinking (water not alcohol) I am confused.

Can anyone give me any advice please? I am aiming for about 2.5 ltrs a day. (2 big bottles of water)

Thanks in advance :)

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  • yskaldir
    yskaldir Posts: 202 Member
    edited May 2017
    Drink enough that you have 5-6 clear urinations a day.
  • gamerbabe14
    gamerbabe14 Posts: 876 Member
    I only drink water until my pee is pretty clear. No set amount.
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    That's how much I usually drink (2 liters or a little over 64 oz) of water at work. I drink a little more at home but I don't really measure that. That is about how much I drink to not feel thirsty. Just my general guideline.
  • vivelajackie
    vivelajackie Posts: 321 Member
    The urine test is pretty legit since different folks need different amounts depending on their diet and activity levels. The paler your urine, the more hydrated you are.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    I don't like drinking plain water, so I'll either have:

    - flavoured sparkling water
    - tea
    - flavoured water (make your own in a pitcher! Citrus is great, so is cucumber mint, melon, basil, whatever you want)
    - Mio/Crystal Light

    Just some options if you're a gal like me who doesn't like plain water. Good luck!
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Clear urine can equal over hydration (dilution of essential electrolytes). Aim for pale yellow (straw-colored).
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    Here's a chart so you kind of know how pale "pale yellow" is:

    oglnokjcfdtp.jpg

    P.S. Long islands are amazing - I'm 5'1'' so I can get nearly drunk off of just one.
  • cherilee0831
    cherilee0831 Posts: 44 Member
    I drink half my body weight a day (about 115oz). On days I don't drink that much, I don't lose and sometimes gain!
  • kbholdings
    kbholdings Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you. Realistically over a 30 day period what benefits do people think I will get? I really want to be able to measure it based on the two large bottles of water per day. Thanks again :)
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    kbholdings wrote: »
    Thank you. Realistically over a 30 day period what benefits do people think I will get? I really want to be able to measure it based on the two large bottles of water per day. Thanks again :)

    You might notice your skin looks a bit plumper and clearer. Headaches can decrease, if you're prone to them. Better breath. More bathroom trips. :D
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    kbholdings wrote: »
    Thank you. Realistically over a 30 day period what benefits do people think I will get?

    You'll remain hydrated.
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