I fight to get my water completed each day. If I don't finish it by 3:00 p.m. I'm up half the night going back and forth to the bathroom. If I drink it during the day I get a lot of extra steps in going to the bathroom. Old bladder! I do notice, though, that it does make a difference with weight loss. It is helpful.

I recently read something that said we really don't need that much because we get a lot in our food also. Made me feel a little better cuz I struggle to get it in (bloat and sloshing) If I get 6 cups in I am happy... 7 or 8 is stellar for me. I have been getting more in since they came out with mio.No matter what the pro's say....I know it is instumental to weight loss.

Hate water. It is boring to me. I will, sometimes, get on a kick and make a pitcher of Crystal Light. Sometimes I buy cute little water bottles. .. and it will help temporarily. The only real time I drink water is when I am working out. The most I get in during a day is 4 cups. I have been losing weight.. and I agree, would probably lose more if I drank water (and all of the other benefits).. but, I am just not there yet. However, can I ask a question? I am on a diuretic (it's with my Blood Pressure medicine).. how in the world do I "go" so much--if I am low on water consumption??? Is it my wonderful coffee I am getting rid of??

I'm a speech pathologist and I work with many clients who have voice disorders (hoarseness, etc.) Our hydration guidelines that we use are these: Take your weight, convert it into ounces, and take in half that amount every day. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, try to get in 100 ounces every day. Here's the thing: all noncaffeinated beverages and foods count toward that total. If a client doesn't want to fidget with ounces, the guideline is to check the color of your urine. If it's clear, or pale yellow (the color of straw) you're meeting your body's hydration needs.