How much water is too much

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yoliprdr
yoliprdr Posts: 13
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Ok so im drinking 4 to 5 bottles of water a day. I think thats about 8 cups of water. So my coworker told me shouldn't drink so much water because i might retain it. Is that true? I dont know if my body holds alot of water, so how would I know? And how much water is too much water? Can you over do it?
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  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
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    The more water you drink the more willing your body is to get rid of what you have (from what I know).

    You can overdo it with water but it takes crazy amounts in a short period of time to do that.

    I normally drink a minimum of two 1.5L bottles of water a day if not more especially since it's so hot out these days.
  • ShellyShuey
    ShellyShuey Posts: 162
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    Trainers recommend a gallon a day, you're fine. Of course if you don't feel well drinking so much, that's for you & your doctor, but I personally hit 8-12 x 8oz a day.
  • reallyally1
    reallyally1 Posts: 82
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    Your body won't retain water unless you're eating high-sodium foods or if you don't drink enough water. The more water you drink, the less you'll retain.
  • Jesse_Hunter
    Jesse_Hunter Posts: 162 Member
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    The SOLUTION to POLLUTION is DILUTION!

    Strive to pee clear 10-15 times a day.


    http://www.icallthisliving.com
  • pallear
    pallear Posts: 17
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    I usually drink a little less than 1.5 liters, but I think I might retain it because I don't pee very much !
    I think you should drink what you feel confortable with !
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    The amount of water you drink has nothing to do with water retention (sodium, sugar, strenuous exercise and hormonal changes associated with your menstrual cycle do).

    The only risk associated with drinking too much water is hyponatremia which is basically an electrolyte imbalance caused by consuming too much water (it is rare but can be fatal) but you have to drink a lot of water over a long period of time to worry about it (it's usually more of a potential problem for endurance athletes as they also lose a lot of sodium through perspiration). The most likely negative consequence may be frequent trips to the loo.
  • yoliprdr
    yoliprdr Posts: 13
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    Thanks everyone...you proved drinking water is GREAT!! lol. and its not easy drinking water all day and have no flavor. lol
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
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    When you drown, you have had too much.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
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    The SOLUTION to POLLUTION is DILUTION!

    Strive to pee clear 10-15 times a day.


    http://www.icallthisliving.com

    hahah aamazing!
  • BigRich822
    BigRich822 Posts: 681
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    It is virtually impossible to drink too much. I mean you can but your would really have to try hard. I drink about 2 gallons a day!
  • sweetiemimila
    sweetiemimila Posts: 28 Member
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    I drink about 10 16.9 oz bottles of water a day. By increasing my water, I find that my body doesn't retain water as it used to when I was drinking under 8 glasses of water a day. Now I drink between 16-20 glasses of water a day, and I am fine. The only thing is everytime I turn around I have to go to the bathroom, but hey I just look at it as exercise. (all the running back and forth) lol
  • photorific
    photorific Posts: 577 Member
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    I have always had a "water appetite"... I can easily drink 160+ oz every day of plain water. I'm fine... still alive, and no water retention issues.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
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    The SOLUTION to POLLUTION is DILUTION!

    Strive to pee clear 10-15 times a day.


    http://www.icallthisliving.com

    Possibly one of the greatest things I've ever heard.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    And now an opinion from the other side of the argument: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-glasses-of-water-a-day/
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    And now an opinion from the other side of the argument: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-glasses-of-water-a-day/

    But isn't water what cavemen drank? They didn't have Crystal Light back then. :wink:
  • Carofab16
    Carofab16 Posts: 16 Member
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    I drink about 1.5-2L a day. I look at my wee and if it is pale yellow then I am hydrated enough.

    But to answer your question .. I don't think you can ever drink too much water. Everybody is different and some people drink more than others. So not one rule will apply to everyone.
  • Jesse_Hunter
    Jesse_Hunter Posts: 162 Member
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    But isn't water what cavemen drank? They didn't have Crystal Light back then. :wink:

    In a world of ridiculous diets and "a pill for every ill" mentality...


    The proof is in the past.


    http://www.icallthisliving.com
  • grimsin
    grimsin Posts: 78 Member
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    I drink about 2 gallons of water a day, as long as you don't chug it and drink too much too fast there is nothing unhealthy about drinking alot of water. the more water I drink the faster I lose weight
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
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    And now an opinion from the other side of the argument: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-glasses-of-water-a-day/

    But isn't water what cavemen drank? They didn't have Crystal Light back then. :wink:
    Did you read that article? Even skim it?
  • armyvettech
    armyvettech Posts: 20
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    Thanks everyone...you proved drinking water is GREAT!! lol. and its not easy drinking water all day and have no flavor. lol

    I put lemon slices in my water to add some flavor. Helps me to meet my goal of 8 glasses a day.

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