Do you drink 8 glasses of water everyday?
By msedge
@msedge (4011)
United States
July 16, 2008 12:50pm CST
I try to drink alot of water everyday but i just can't reach 8 glasses because i do also drink juices.The latest recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science,Dietary Reference Intake For Electrolytes and Water says,"The fluid consumed do not have to be water.Individual can obtain their beverages from a variety of beverages and foods".Contrary to popular opinion consumers do not need to consume 8 glasses od water in a day to meet their fluid needs.
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24 responses
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Yes, if you count it mixed with sugar free koolaid. I mean all it is water really with some flavor. I probably drink about 10 or 15.
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@premacharles (126)
• India
17 Jul 08
To maintain healthy body, one needs to drink atleast 8 glasses of water a day. But it is not necessary that only water need to be consumed because water required for our body will be taken from whatever fluid we intake like fruit juices and other drinks. But water is the best choice because it is a natural medicine and the ph level will not be disturbed by intake of water while other fluids may alter this.
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@williamjisir (22819)
• China
24 Jul 08
Hello dear msedge. I think that I can drink that many glasses of water a day in most cases because I love to drink water, but I usually make tea to drink. I think that tea also counts. Yes? Thank you.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
16 Jul 08
Dear friend,
I do most often take may be more than 8 glass of water may in form of soft drinks or fruit juices or may be plain water. I do drink more during summers and winter I do hope less water is consumed but mostly more than 8 glasses.
@aidenw (632)
• United States
16 Jul 08
i love water, it's my favorite drink. when i'm thirsty nothing can quench it better than water. when i eat out most of the time i order water for my drink. i like juices too but water is still the best. i don't usually measure how much i drink every day but i can say i drink just about 8 glasses of water each day.
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@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I'm not a big water drinker. I TRY to drink more water each day, but I only drink maybe 2 glasses a day. If Diet Coke counts - I probably drink about 5 glasses of liquid each day.
@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I should but I don't. The only time I did drink 8 glasses or more was when I was pregnant which was easier then b/c I seemed to always be thirsty.
@Andyck (220)
• Indonesia
17 Jul 08
nah..i cnnt count how many water each galss (in litre or cc, xD), oh forget it. If this 8 glases is water-pure water i don't do that. i always buying water in bottle (0.8 litre) and i drink 2 bottles each day. And of course some glass of tea,milk or juice. i think u often gotta pee when u drink too much?? ^^
@sudhajosyula50 (3808)
• India
17 Jul 08
hi friend,
I should make my self to drink water.I usually drink 1-2 litres .But i have to make it to 4-5 litres in the coming week.In this way i should improve my drinking capability.Its true that drinking water keep us always healthy.
Have a nice day.
@meiyeec511 (405)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 08
I think I drink more than 8 glasses of water everyday. I do not drink water only when thirsty. I will drink water while doing y work or feel hungry.
I will drink water more during working hour, that's why I will alway go to the toilet too. That's a way to keep myself fresh.
@marcroswell (473)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
As much as I can, I try to drink plenty of water everyday because I know it's good for the health. But sometimes, i am not able to drink much water. Plenty of sodas, yeah! Lol! I know, i have to stop doing that.
@Bharathsanth (2)
• India
17 Jul 08
I usually drink 8 glasses of water everyday. That's good and required for a healthy living. Researchers may have contrary opinions. But now a day Doctors advice to drink more than 8 glasses of water.
@Zmugzy (773)
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17 Jul 08
I agree with the above mentioned institute. You don't need to drink 8 glasses of water everyday. Any form of liquid will do. The idea of drinking so much water probably comes from one of the many ridiculous dieting books.
@yenwie84 (1344)
• Malaysia
17 Jul 08
I drink more than 8 glasses in a day. I am very scared of getting sick so I will always force myself to drink plenty of water. There was one time,I went to see doctor when I was having cold and flu, the doctor advised me to drink 2.5 liter of water in a day. That's too much for me I think. But one thing for sure I drink at least 1.5 liter in a day,lol.
@nikhilathreyas (82)
• India
17 Jul 08
Yes man, i drink lots of water everyday but i usually don't keep a count of it. i usually keep 3-4 big bottles filled with water in my room and i re-fill it at least one more time. I sweat out so much i guess which makes me drink lots of water everyday. one suggestion to you would be don't count how many glasses you drink, whenever you visit the kitchen make it a point to drink one glass of water. this should help you.Happy drinking!! i mean water..
@sabahking (416)
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17 Jul 08
ya i drink 8 glasses of water everyday !!because water is good for healthy and i like to drink it !!
@jenalforque (151)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
If my 2liter-water container which I bring to work is gone within the day, that's when I know I've consumed more than 8 glasses. But that's true, I've read that somewhere, it doesn't have to be all water, you can drink up juices or tea to make up fluid requirements
