I know everyone is excited and I don't mean to rain on the parade, but while drinking water is great, drinking large amounts with a regular work out regiment can be dangerous, especially when people use the sites recommended salt intake to heart.

Now I am not just saying this, I do speak from experience not personal but to an acquaintance. While I was in basic training another recruit died from water intoxication. After that we started getting Gatorade right after workouts and marches.

So please everyone, adjust your diets to help rebalance your electrolytes, especially if you are sweating heavily during workouts.

I got my 15 glasses again! so 120 ounces. Not including coffee, tea, etc. LOL. I really feel like I'm floating most days.

I wanted to address the above (quoted) post. While too much water is possible, it takes HOURS of heavy sweating before you need to worry about it, unless you have a medical condition that makes it happen quicker. According to all the personal trainers I have worked with or learned from, unless you are a professional athlete, training for a marathon or doing 3-4 hour workout sessions, water is far better than a sports drink. If you are concerned, drop a pinch of salt into your water bottle. Basic training is 6-12 hours of heavy work a day, and hence there is a danger. Most of us don't work out that hard or that long. So keep drinking your water!

Personal experience - I have yet to need to supplement my sodium and potassium intake due to workouts. I have gone up to 3 hours of working out a day, drinking 3-5 liters of water, with NO ill side effects.
If you are experiencing weakness, dizziness or fainting, please get medical attention. The amount of water I am suggesting shouldn't be an issue, I've known hundreds of people who do it safely. But only YOU know what you can and can't do.

I am so glad to see everyone doing so well! I'm very happy for you all! A couple more weeks of this and you'll really start noticing the changes!

I'm ahead of the game this morning with water. Got in an extra glass already today (mine are ~20oz each), but apparently I needed it. I had a nasty headache waking up, but my BF said to drink more water, and voila! The headache is gone! Amazing to be dehydrated after 112 ounces of water. Goes to show, you never know!