How much water do you drink per day roughly?

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entrement said:
Given it's New Years Day, I'm sure many are drinking water to flush out the alcohol from their systems.

In terms of water drinking on the regular, how much do you drink per day roughly?

I try to hit 100oz. (or 3 liters for the metric folks) of water per day.

I know the long recommended 64oz. is a myth, however, I tend to feel better drinking more water per day, could be placebo I know, and it suppresses my appetite as well. I also like my pee as clear as day.

Good hydration is also great for skin and joint health.
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who says its a myth?
 
I don't really track it but it's essentially the only thing I drink. I'd say at worst 3-4 17 ounce bottles, but it's typically more than that.
 
A lot. I try to partake in the reset your body challenges and the water one really stuck with me. Thats pretty much all i drink.
 
Mad Season said:
who says its a myth?
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Most scientists and doctors! The myth started in 1945 as a recommendation by the US National Research Council. This has been debunked for a long while.

World’s Most Asked Questions: How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW6UI_d98Yw

https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/news/2002_h2/08aug2002_water.shtml
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/13/myth-eight-glasses-water-day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/11/20/3633741.htm
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://theweek.com/article/index/248725/where-did-the-8-glasses-of-water-a-day-myth-come-from

This myth isn't as dangerous as the vaccines -> autism one, so if you're a fan of 8 glasses go ahead if it makes you feel better but just be aware that your body can do most of the legwork all by itself. It doesn't always need your voluntary help. That's how we evolved. We get loads of water from the food we eat, more so with fruits and veggies. Over hydration is as bad or even worse than dehydration (hyponatraemia). Don't flush out your sodium, you need dem electrolytes.

In fact, the only research that supported the myth was sponsored by a bottled water company and they also said tap water is bad lol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774
So I've looked through the literature and I found a review article saying all of this and more. It was written by a group of respected physicians from American and French hospitals and it clearly supported the widely held belief that you should drink two to three litres of water a day.

It said that people with a high urine output have a lower rate of kidney stone disease, that the flushing action of the water may reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection (especially in women after sex). Perhaps most importantly, they referenced a surprising study which showed that paradoxically an increased intake of water increased the risk of bladder cancer. But only tap water. And there's the clue.

A footnote at the end of the article explained that what you thought was a scientific article in a scientific journal is in fact a supplement, sponsored by a major mineral water manufacturer. All of the authors received honoraria from this company, which also provided medical writing assistance. So this isn't research, it's marketing.
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Here are other well known health myths:
http://www.newscientist.com/special/six-health-myth
http://lifehacker.com/5847591/10-stubborn-food-myths-that-just-wont-die

A favourite is the "don't eat food after 6/7/8pm" one, like apparently the belief is that metabolism will slow down so much when you're sleeping where any food at night will turn into fat. Some arbitrary time limit isn't going to change anything, just might only work because you're eating less.

MarcoRubio_Sip.jpg

Marco Rubio, you bottled water peddling piece of shit!
 
I drink exactly 750ml of this extra protein and calcium chocolate milk plus 990ml of sugar-free soft drink per day. I would gladly drink water but the tap water here has this awful consistency to it. It's perfectly clean and drinkable, it just isn't very nice.
 
I like to drink atleast 3 Liters but I've been slacking lately.

I buy bottled water (16.9fl oz ones in bulk), so I just down 2 in the morning, 2 during lunch, and 2 during dinner.
 
3-4 litres a day depending on the season and type of food. I believe upping my water intake has had a lot to do with speeding up my metabolism and helped me lose a massive amount of weight years ago.
 
Assuming you mean simple, clear cut water, 2.5L. Mostly because of sports, really, but now it's just habit even outside of games. If you count teas and milk, and all that, well. Too much.

E: Don't really drink much else, though. I cut out juices and sodas back in March so it's an only option kind of thing a lot of the time.
 
About 3 liters. At least 4 on days I go for a run.

I got lucky in that I really like water for whatever reason and it's basically my go-to beverage. I know some people who would rather drink almost anything else.
 
tarius1210 said:
I remember a thread like this years ago. Some people said they didn't like the taste so they never drink it.
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So bizarre... water tastes great, it's practically all I ever drink, unless soup counts as a drink. Sometimes soy or almond milk. But 99% of my liquid consumption is water.
 
About 2 liters a day, 3 liters on gym days.

I have a liter bottle that I keep filling. Got it actually only a year or so ago. Before that used to have problems drinking enough water daily.
 
Messofanego said:
A favourite is the "don't eat food after 6/7/8pm" one, like apparently the belief is that metabolism will slow down so much when you're sleeping where any food at night will turn into fat. Some arbitrary time limit isn't going to change anything, just might only work because you're eating less.
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No, a good reason to not eat a few hours before going to sleep is to reduce acid reflux into the esophagus. It's well known that eating 2-3 hours before going to bed increases acid reflux. Reflux esophagitis is the most common cause of esophageal cancer in Americans, more than smoking.
 
Messofanego said:
Most scientists and doctors! The myth started in 1945 as a recommendation by the US National Research Council. This has been debunked for a long while.

World’s Most Asked Questions: How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW6UI_d98Yw

https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/news/2002_h2/08aug2002_water.shtml
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/13/myth-eight-glasses-water-day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/11/20/3633741.htm
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://theweek.com/article/index/248725/where-did-the-8-glasses-of-water-a-day-myth-come-from

This myth isn't as dangerous as the vaccines -> autism one, so if you're a fan of 8 glasses go ahead if it makes you feel better but just be aware that your body can do most of the legwork all by itself. It doesn't always need your voluntary help. That's how we evolved. We get loads of water from the food we eat, more so with fruits and veggies. Over hydration is as bad or even worse than dehydration (hyponatraemia). Don't flush out your sodium, you need dem electrolytes.

In fact, the only research that supported the myth was sponsored by a bottled water company and they also said tap water is bad lol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774


Here are other well known health myths:
http://www.newscientist.com/special/six-health-myth
http://lifehacker.com/5847591/10-stubborn-food-myths-that-just-wont-die

A favourite is the "don't eat food after 6/7/8pm" one, like apparently the belief is that metabolism will slow down so much when you're sleeping where any food at night will turn into fat. Some arbitrary time limit isn't going to change anything, just might only work because you're eating less.

MarcoRubio_Sip.jpg

Marco Rubio, you bottled water peddling piece of shit!
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Right but drinking water has to be a healthy choice, no?
 
After reading a few articles like Messofanego posted a few years back I just stopped caring about drinking water for a few reasons:

1. If I am outside and have to buy something to drink (restaurant, bar, convenience store, etc...) why not pay almost the same price to drink something more tasty such as beer, juice, or coffee?

2. Water DETOX is a stupid fad and lie.

3. I rarely break a sweat since I don't exercise, not much reason to "extreme" 5 liters a day re-hydrate.

4. Water is boring

5. Don't have to pee very much now
 
I drink a couple of glasses of water in the morning. Mostly I drink different tea blends throughout the day 6 -8 cups. Right now I'm drink a a blend that has vanilla, dewy cherry, rooibos lemon cloud.
 
I usually get through around a litre a day not including what's in my coffee (Around two cups a day).

I used to drink a hell of a lot more when I was working 18 hour split shifts in hot kitchens, would easily get through around 3 litres.
 
Way too little.

I have at the least stopped drinking sugared soda. I am trying to drink some glasses whenever I think about it. I just don't feel very thirsty but drinking extra water really feels like it makes me feel sharper in the mind.
 
I fill up a bottle of water for work each day but never really finish it. But it's all I drink when I'm at work. Plus I drink a lot of water at home. So maybe it equals about a bottle or more a day. I stopped drinking soda regularly a little over a year ago and now I pretty much drink just water and grapefruit juice. I still have a soda or two if I'm out or something.
 
Messofanego said:
It doesn't always need your voluntary help. That's how we evolved. We get loads of water from the food we eat, more so with fruits and veggies. Over hydration is as bad or even worse than dehydration (hyponatraemia). Don't flush out your sodium, you need dem electrolytes.
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Well, it took only 3 pages to get some sense out of this topic, that's not too bad.

Good post.
 
Usually 3 litres or so, but I've been a bit bad recently with how much I've been drinking.

I've had so much rubbish this Christmas break.
 
Messofanego said:
Most scientists and doctors! The myth started in 1945 as a recommendation by the US National Research Council. This has been debunked for a long while.

World’s Most Asked Questions: How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW6UI_d98Yw

https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/news/2002_h2/08aug2002_water.shtml
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/13/myth-eight-glasses-water-day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/11/20/3633741.htm
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://theweek.com/article/index/248725/where-did-the-8-glasses-of-water-a-day-myth-come-from

This myth isn't as dangerous as the vaccines -> autism one, so if you're a fan of 8 glasses go ahead if it makes you feel better but just be aware that your body can do most of the legwork all by itself. It doesn't always need your voluntary help. That's how we evolved. We get loads of water from the food we eat, more so with fruits and veggies. Over hydration is as bad or even worse than dehydration (hyponatraemia). Don't flush out your sodium, you need dem electrolytes.

In fact, the only research that supported the myth was sponsored by a bottled water company and they also said tap water is bad lol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774


Here are other well known health myths:
http://www.newscientist.com/special/six-health-myth
http://lifehacker.com/5847591/10-stubborn-food-myths-that-just-wont-die

A favourite is the "don't eat food after 6/7/8pm" one, like apparently the belief is that metabolism will slow down so much when you're sleeping where any food at night will turn into fat. Some arbitrary time limit isn't going to change anything, just might only work because you're eating less.

MarcoRubio_Sip.jpg

Marco Rubio, you bottled water peddling piece of shit!
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Yes I had read something similar. In general I believe you should listen to what your body is telling you, not some arbitrary number set for everyone.

Mad Season said:
Right but drinking water has to be a healthy choice, no?
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It's the safe choice, zero calories. There are other things when drank in moderation (such as vegetable juices) that can give you some nutrition that vitamins can't, but also come with some calories. Milk obviously gives you protein as well. It's not so much what is "healthier", but what is it that you need?
 
Probably around 2L, half of that during exercise. Rest is the carbonated stuff I drink to keep me away from pop.
 
Around 128 fl oz/day

I have this huge 64oz Coca-Cola thermal mug
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1 tray of ice, then refill when out of water, do 2-3 refills everyday
Ice stays cold for a long fucking time...

If i put in Ice Cold Water and not Cold Tap water, it takes the ice roughly 1.5 days to melt...
 
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