Does anyone drink 8 glasses of water a day?

[Woodznutz]

Don't forget to count the water your skin absorbs through the skin from bathing and washing.

Metabolic water can provide up to 17 percent of daily fluid needs as well.

 

[Woodznutz]

I drink about 2 liters of water every day. 67 oz? If some days I don't really feel like it I can put in a few drops of lemon or use the soda stream (carbonated) just to make it more tasty. But if you feel bloated I wonder if you're just not urinating as often as you should.

If you're bloated from drinking water, it's probably because your stomach and gut is full of food. On an empty stomach water passes very quickly to your bladder.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

8oz=1 cup
8x8 = 64 oz = two quarts = half gallon = 5.3 12oz cans

yea it's easy to drink 64oz of fluid per day

 

[GLASNOST]

If you're bloated from drinking water, it's probably because your stomach and gut is full of food. On an empty stomach water passes very quickly to your bladder.

I'm not convinced of that. I have a problem with liquid finding its way into one lung and my heart. I take fluid propellant tablets (not sure of the English name for it) daily.

 

[braalian]

Honestly, most of us probably drink enough water.

Lots perhaps could stand to drink more, but it’s not some widespread health deficiency it’s made out to be.

I think it’s dragged out over and over because it’s viewed as an easy lifestyle change that takes no effort.

Never mind that the only way to change your body and health is through hard work and discipline.

No need to exercise or diet, just “drink more water” and you’ll be fit and healthy…

 

[Blues Man]

Honestly, most of us probably drink enough water.

Lots perhaps could stand to drink more, but it’s not some widespread health deficiency it’s made out to be.

I think it’s dragged out over and over because it’s viewed as an easy lifestyle change that takes no effort.

Never mind that the only way to change your body and health is through hard work and discipline.

No need to exercise or diet, just “drink more water” and you’ll be fit and healthy…

It's a consumerist ploy to get people to buy $30 water bottles and bottled water by the gallon.

 

[GLASNOST]

Honestly, most of us probably drink enough water.

Lots perhaps could stand to drink more, but it’s not some widespread health deficiency it’s made out to be.

It's a consumerist ploy to get people to buy $30 water bottles and bottled water by the gallon.

You don't have running water at home? Where do you live ..... at the top of a refuse heap?

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

I'd say YES, if I am allowed to count the water in tea, coffee, fruit juice, food, and cola for making mixed drinks.

That counts!

 

[Woodznutz]

You don't have running water at home? Where do you live ..... at the top of a refuse heap?

That 'running water' needs to be treated before drinking.

 

[Lisa558]

That counts!

I’m not sure about that. Coffee is dehydrating, as is soda.

By water, they mean pure water, lemonaide, herbal tea, etc.

(Source: instructions after kidney stone.)

 

[Lisa558]

That 'running water' needs to be treated before drinking.

Running water at home IS treated before it reaches your tap.

 

[GLASNOST]

That 'running water' needs to be treated before drinking.

Oh yes, I see what you mean. Where I live the tap water is as good as the bottled stuff.

 

[GLASNOST]

Running water at home IS treated before it reaches your tap.

But I think he's right. Not everywhere is tap water treated with the same quality.

 

[Lisa558]

But I think he's right. Not everywhere is tap water treated with the same quality.

I didn’t realize that.

 

[Woodznutz]

Running water at home IS treated before it reaches your tap.

Not completely, it's full of inorganic minerals in my city.

 

[Woodznutz]

I’m not sure about that. Coffee is dehydrating, as is soda.

It's still a net gain for hydration.

 

[Lisa558]

It's still a net gain for hydration.

Then why is a patient with a kidney stone told to avoid drinks like coffee and soda? If it were a net gain, they’d say to drink them - along with more water.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

I’m not sure about that. Coffee is dehydrating, as is soda.

By water, they mean pure water, lemonaide, herbal tea, etc.

(Source: instructions after kidney stone.)

Sources:

Water, drinks and hydration

Find out how water and other drinks fit into a healthy diet and lifestyle.

www.nhs.uk

What Counts as Water? How to Stay Hydrated

Water doesn't get the same media attention as green tea, antioxidants, and the latest fad diets. Yet it plays a much more critical part in our daily lives and our bodies.

www.webmd.com

How much water to drink a day | Dehydration Advice

The question of how much you should drink isn't as easy to answer as you'd think. 30% of our fluid intake comes from food.

patient.info

Water and Healthier Drinks

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Learn how to drink more water and choose healthier drinks.

www.cdc.gov

MSN

Many, many more resources out there that back the claim.

 

[Woodznutz]

Then why is a patient with a kidney stone told to avoid drinks like coffee and soda? If it were a net gain, they’d say to drink them - along with more water.

I don't know.

 

[braalian]

Then why is a patient with a kidney stone told to avoid drinks like coffee and soda? If it were a net gain, they’d say to drink them - along with more water.

Because if you’re drinking a lot of coffee and soda, you’re very likely not drinking much plain water along with it

Caffeine can act as a diuretic