How much water do you drink a day?

thirty-two · March 13th, 2006, 01:53 PM

I dont drink enough water, so I've started a new goal.

My goal for the week is to drink 100oz of water a day.

So far..... 52 oz....

CQ · March 13th, 2006, 04:38 PM

I used to not drink enough. But after hubby had kidney stones one too many times, we decided that our filtered tap water was not going to be consumed in this household ever again! So we started getting O Premium water delivery. Since we've had a cooler in the house, we ALL have been drinking a lot more water! I get the kind with electrolytes. I drink on average 75-125 oz a day now. Don't drink much of anything else, unless I mix in some lemon tea powder into my water, which isn't all that often, maybe a couple times a week.

CardFan67 · March 13th, 2006, 05:17 PM

2.5 liters is recommended, about 85 ounces or 8 - 10 cups

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In the past few years studies have shown that many of us don't drink enough water for good health. Along with general healthy eating recommendations, most health promoters have urged us all to drink more water, particularly whilst exercising. The message has been strong - avoid dehydration.

However, there is a different story emerging, especially amongst people who exercise. According to researchers almost as many exercisers are putting their health at risk by over-consuming water as drinking too little.

Drinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function.

Initial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.

Is there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity.

You can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks – carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content.

A clear message of Do It, but Don’t Overdo It!!

abomb · March 13th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Around 100, but I end up hitting the boys' room about every hour in the afternoon.

A-Bomb

thirty-two · March 13th, 2006, 06:57 PM

That's the bad part about all the water drinking... it's the peeing...

maddogkf · March 14th, 2006, 05:12 AM

I try to drink a gallon of water a day (128 oz)

CardFan67 · March 14th, 2006, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by maddogkf

I try to drink a gallon of water a day (128 oz)

Yikes... you should really be careful... My friends father ended up drinking too much and ended up with the water intoxication that I mentioned... His kidneys do not function properly anymore... and mentally he is not quite there, he kind of has a Muhammed Ali thing going on... All attributed to over hydration...

NEZCardsfan · March 14th, 2006, 06:40 AM

I drink close to a gallon of water a day as well. I got a bladder infection in Mexico or something once....ever since then I've drank a ton of water. I probably pee a dozen times a day though.

PortlandCardFan · March 14th, 2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thirty-two

I dont drink enough water, so I've started a new goal.

My goal for the week is to drink 100oz of water a day.

So far..... 52 oz....

I don't drink water....

fish **** in it!!!

jenna2891 · March 14th, 2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PortlandCardFan

I don't drink water....

fish **** in it!!!

maybe that's why you died so young...

Ryanwb · March 14th, 2006, 02:52 PM

I took this medicine for a while that made everything except water taste horrible, like a metalic bitter taste. Pepsi and simular cola products tasted bitter and ever beer except Miller Lite tasted like tar.

I drank nothing but water for 6 months straight and never really went back.

PortlandCardFan · March 14th, 2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jenna2891

maybe that's why you died so young...

Lots of internet cafe's here in Hell!!!

thirty-two · March 14th, 2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CardFan67

Yikes... you should really be careful... My friends father ended up drinking too much and ended up with the water intoxication that I mentioned... His kidneys do not function properly anymore... and mentally he is not quite there, he kind of has a Muhammed Ali thing going on... All attributed to over hydration...

What exactly is too much water? (ballpark figure)

PortlandCardFan · March 14th, 2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thirty-two

What exactly is too much water? (ballpark figure)

If your eyeballs float out of their sockets.. you know your in trouble.

Yuma · March 15th, 2006, 02:19 AM

How much water is in a pitcher of Rum and Coke?

Not sure how much water I drink.

(Wow, I killed this thread off with the above post!)