Appropriate water intake

awakeningwallflower
awakeningwallflower Posts: 17 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So, I got into the habit of drinking 8 cups of water daily. However, I'm not sure if that's the appropriate amount of water intake. How can I be sure I'm not drinking too little or too much ?

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  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Probably a good amount for the average person. Not much objective evidence behind this number thought.

    Better to go by urine color:
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    Drink more or less based on activity.
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    if your urine is very pale yellow to clear, you are getting enough water.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    You get water from a lot of beverages and foods. Urine color is a good indicator for hydration, as the others said.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    I drink when I'm thirsty, and it works great. Some days it's around 8 cups, some days it's much more. The more I sweat, the more I drink. If I'm in a dry place (meaning very little humidity) I need to drink more.

    It's comforting to have a number goal because you can check it off and not second guess. But because there are so many variables with this one, it's better to rely on things like thirst and pee color. Advice so good you got it twice.

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