How much water do you really need?

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  Posted by Jason Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:53am PDT

  How much is too much? I know a guy that drinks two gallons a day.

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  Posted by Steven Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:08pm PDT

  I would be curious to see her resources. Is she a nutritionist or a doctor??

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  Posted by missy Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:12pm PDT

  I wanted to comment on this thread. I had gastric bypass over a year ago. One of the things is push the fluids. But I couldn't push the amount requested of me in the beginning and LORD, it was alot. One thing I was taught with your body is that my physician gave this tip. The amount of water you should in take should be half your body weight in ounces. So if you weighed close to 300 pounds as I used to be, it should equal out to 150 ounces of water or fluids daily. I honestly can tell you that I couldn't do it over a year ago. But as I dropped the weight, it made the water in take easier. However i drank low cal flavored drinks, no carbonated drinks, they mess with your electralites and fill your stomach full of gases. One other key I can pass on to others is the fact of this bit of TMI(too much info) when you urinate you can tell if you haven't had enough water. The darker the urine means your not getting enough fliuds, the lighter the urine the more hydrated you are. I learned that from my physician as well. We all know we look so it's one of those unwritten things. Thought I'd pass that along. I can concure with the article however when I don't get enough fluids, how dizzy, tired and unfocused I can be. But after I make sure I get my in take I feel much much better.

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  Posted by Garr Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:45pm PDT

  if you are getting enough water, your urine will be clear.

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  Posted by Rockcairn Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:51pm PDT

  Personally, I prefer the living water that He gives cause with it you will never thirst again...

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  Posted by Myself™ {Abby} Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:12am PDT

  I started drinking a lot of water once I read an article about how if you don't drink enough water, your body holds onto the water b/c it needs it, but if you drink a lot often, your body lets go of the water, b/c it "knows it'll get more of the good stuff". But, today, I've drank about a gallon, a tiny bit less or a tiny bit more of water. I know, it's a lot and I usually do the same on a daily basis. Well, I haven't drank any more for about 2hrs and I am THIRSTY, lol. I think I may have that weird condition. j/k:P

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  Posted by Nancy Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:04am PDT

  Good Idea ! And it's also shrewed suggestion to drink a cup of water after getting up in the morning and in the middle of afternoon( about 3 Pm ). The better intaking of water per day is about 1500ml, about 45-50 ounces for an adult.

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