how much water should i drink?? im 13 and people have been telling me to drink different amounts!! im just wondering!
2006-07-28 02:30:01 · 24 answers · asked by xo_kt_xo 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
thanx every1!!!!
2006-07-28 02:33:24 · update #1
It depends on many factors such as you body weight (big & small can not drink 8 glasses - get logical), age, gender, type of environment you are in (such as climate, hot, air conditioned), type of work you do, time of year, time of day (best drink first thing in morning as you will dehydated), time of month (women), what types of food you eat (as some already enough water, meats& fish don't). This is a very complex question and once you have considered all these factors, you can come to satisfactory answer.
Good Luck, excellent question!
2006-07-28 02:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Zee99 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
6-8 glasses a day, but if it is hot or you are hot side or work out a lot. Then you definitely need more.
If you are thirsty then you are not drinking enough. At that point, you have a deficit and should probably drink a minimum of 1-2 cups to get back to even.
You should have to pee every few hours.
2006-07-28 02:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I was in kindergarten many years ago the adage has been eight glasses a day. That is nonsense. If you sweat enough to need that fluid intake you need electrolyte replacement as well, and all the milk soft drinks and water in foods has to be taken into consideration. If you find yourself drinking that much water check for diabetes.
2006-07-28 02:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water Menu For Weight Loss
Many of us know that keeping our bodies well hydrated is essential for good health and for weight loss. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water every day is recommended and yet many people find this difficult to do.
If you are one of the many people who find it difficult to drink water, here is a program easily followed to ensure you are well hydrated every single day.
When you wake up you will often be thirsty because your body loses water while you are sleeping through breathing and perspiration. Drink a large glass of water with a slice of lemon for zing.
Drink another glass of water with breakfast or a cup of herbal tea before setting off the day.
Mid morning - snack on a piece of juicy fruit such as orange, rockmelon, watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew. Have a glass of water and perhaps try a dash of herbal aloe juice which is wonderfully soothing to the digestive system.
Lunch - think of soup or have a glass of water before your meal, or perhaps a herbal tea.
Mid afternoon - While you are preparing your evening meal, drink a glass of water and snack on some crunchy fresh vegetables.
Evening - Sip a glass of water before your meal with a dash of your favourite fruit juice for flavour.
After dinner - before bedtime drink your final glass of water and sleep well!
Now here's the really exciting part - you may notice a reduction in inches and centimetres, as you body's water store become redundant and so decrease. You may need to 'spend a penny' more but the results will be worth it.
2006-07-28 03:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by Fat G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
2006-07-28 02:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by angelw/brkwingcrookedhalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your urine should never really be a strong orange colour always clear or lightly coloured, as soon as you wake up drink a glass of water. Did you know, your mouth is the last thing to become dehydrated so why wait for your mouth to tell your thirsty.. Who said dont drink water until your thirsty? donut! most probably shrivle up and die.. Professional atheletes superhydrate before a performance, water in your brain & muscles is essential..
2006-07-28 11:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by stuio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 4 ,after that it is up to your physical activity.
I drink between 6 to 8 glasses a day.
2006-07-28 02:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 2 litres a day, I'm going to put a question on ask now, i wonder if that includes tea and cofee or squashes! its still liquid, but yes 2 litres a day of water is recommended
2006-07-28 03:09:49 · answer #8 · answered by manx girl Isle of Man. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these answers are just DEAD WRONG!!!
You DON'T NEED to drink 8 glasses of water a day. You certainly don't need 1/2 your body weight (in oz.) per day. You don't need ANY arbitrary target amount per day. That's just an urban myth with NO basis in science! NONE!! DON'T LISTEN TO ALL THE BULLSH!T.
Drink when you're thirsty. Period!
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://calorielab.com/news/2006/05/28/8-glasses-of-water-a-diet-urban-legend
2006-07-28 06:28:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My rule of thumb - 1 oz. per 2 Lbs. of body-weight. A 200 Lb. person should therefore drink about 100 oz. of water.
2006-07-28 02:41:35 · answer #10 · answered by RobsVision 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋