how much water shold i drink to help me with my wieghtr loss i have a 600ml bottle and re fill it wen i finish one i do this through out the day maybe 5 to 6 times???
2006-11-23 08:39:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
cool. keep goin.
2006-11-23 08:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by LIL B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone’s heard the old refrain — drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Turns out that’s not entirely accurate. The Mayo Clinic recommends about 13 cups a day for an average male and about nine cups a day for the average female. But the actualamount of water a person should drink in a day can vary based on where you live, how much you weigh, and what kind of lifestyle you lead.
Water makes up 60 percent of our body’s weight and is absolutely imperative for our organs to function. Since we are constantly losing water through sweat, urine, and even our breath, drinking enough water is crucial. If you become dehydrated, you will lose energy and become nauseated, headache-y, and tired. Severe dehydration can even send you to the hospital so drinking an adequate amount of water is crucial to maintaining your health on a daily basis.
If you exercise, you are losing more water than the average person. Therefore, it’s important to drink water before, during and after your workout — an extra 1 1/2 to 21/2 cups should be sufficient for a short workout. If you’re doing prolonged exercise, like running in a marathon, you’ve got to drink much more than that.
In the summertime or if you live in a warm climate, you’ll also need to drink more water than the recommended amount. That’s because heat can make you sweat more and lose fluids faster.
You’ll also need to drink more water than is usually recommended if you’re sick with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea. If all you’ve got is a pesky cold, drinking water can also help keep your nasal passages hydrated and prevent you from getting sicker.
Another instance where you need to drink more water? If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s recommended that a pregnant woman drink at least 10 cups of water a day and a nursing woman to drink 13 cups of water a day. That’s because nursing drains your body and can leave you dehydrated if you’re not drinking enough. Not to mention that adequate hydration while breastfeeding can ensure an ample milk supply. When I had my last child, the hospital lactation specialist told me to drink one cup of water each hour of the day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. — that’s a lot of water!
How do you know if you’re drinking enough? You can count the cups you drink or you can just peek in the toilet after you pee — you should be peeing a clear or light yellow liquid. If your urine is dark yellow or cloudy, you definitely are not drinking enough.
If water isn’t your thing, you can also safely substitute juice, milk or coffee for a cup or two a day. Since I was never a major water drinker, I like to combine 1/3 cup juice with 2/3 cup water. My husband says I like to drink juice that way because I grew up on watered-down juice from a can. Maybe. But at least it helps me meet my daily water intake goal. Cheers!
source: mnn.com
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2013-10-27 01:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need about 8 cups of water a day. Some of it comes from food and some of it from other beverages. It is probably possible to get too much liquid, but not likely. If you find you are making a lot of trips to the bathroom you should probably cut back.
2006-11-23 16:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by connie_mspt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just the amount of water that you drink, it's also the amount of sodium you ingest. You can drink all of the water in the world, and not lose weight if you don't cut down on your salt intake. Sure, it'll be water weight (better than fat, for your health), but it looks, and acts just the same
A tip for you: I use the sport bottles, and refill them to the neck, and freeze them, so that throughout the day, it melts little by little, and it's always cold! ;}
2006-11-23 16:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I weigh 89kg and drink 5 pints of filtered water per day
The human body cannot distinguish between thirst and hunger so drinking this level of water helps to flush out toxins and as a bonus, will stop you eating when you are simply dehydrated.
2006-11-23 16:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are on the right track.. i have such a hard time drinking that much water.. Best way i have found is to drink propel lemon flavored which is awesome..
i do not thta water does make your skin much smoother and younger.. once again you are doing great.
2006-11-23 16:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by tamrastic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should drink 2 litres of water a day...which adds up to 6-8 glasses
2006-11-23 16:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything I've ever read and heard has recommended at least 6 8oz. glasses of water per day. To be safe, have a checkup and talk to your doc first.
2006-11-23 16:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as you can....but dont push yourself too much when you dont want to drink.......It does not help in weight loss anyway..I heard hot water does help that way.......
2006-11-23 16:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by ▒GO FLAMЄS▒ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 glasses a day, 8oz. each
2006-11-23 16:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink at least 8 oz. of water per day...lay off caffene (sodas, tea, coffee) and you'll lose weight before you know it
2006-11-23 16:40:39 · answer #11 · answered by da_nikkster 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋