Water intake goals.

Numericmama373
Numericmama373 Posts: 125 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
How many ounces should we have? Can I count coffee?

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    You can count coffee. Drink when you are thirsty. If you urine looks dark try to drink some extra. If you are a paler yellow you should be good to go.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    There's no set amount. Drink enough to stay hydrated.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I try for 72oz just because I like routine and factoids, in the winter I count herb tea.
  • CMNVA
    CMNVA Posts: 733 Member
    No need to torture yourself all day with fluids. Drink enough so your urine is clear. Other beverages count toward you overall fluid intake, as do fruits and vegetables. Ever eaten a lot of watermelon? I have and it hits me like I've had 16 ounces of water!
  • GingerLark
    GingerLark Posts: 11 Member
    I shoot for half my weight in ounces. so... around 75 ounces of water. I do better in anything if I have a goal. I don't drink just to drink but work on staying hydrated. If I hit my goal, all the better. Each day will be different depending on your activity level and the days' weather.
  • cherilee0831
    cherilee0831 Posts: 44 Member
    Half my body weight which right now means 110 oz a day. If I don't drink my water each day, I retain very easily.
  • Numericmama373
    Numericmama373 Posts: 125 Member
    Thx
  • Numericmama373
    Numericmama373 Posts: 125 Member
    I tend to eat less when I am better hydrated.
  • tabletop_joe
    tabletop_joe Posts: 455 Member
    I aim for 3/4 of my water intake to come from actual water. I find my skin looks a lot better with that kind of intake. It may be coincidence, but I'm not willing to rock the boat to find out! I like water anyway.
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