Do you drink enough water for the day?

@Sreekala (34312)
India
January 16, 2009 3:31am CST
Water is the second important necessary element for survival (First is air). We can go without food for almost two months, but without water on a few days. If we do not drink enough water, we would be poisoned to death by our own waste products. Kidney remove uric acid and urea, if there is not enough water, it should not be dissolved and will cause for kidney stones. Water is very vital for each function in our body so drinking enough water is very important for our health. In winter many people are not drinking enough water instead they prefer to drink coffee or tea. I am not taking coffee or tea instead of water but sometimes I am also not drinking enough water, so just thought to ask mylotters whether they drink enough water in a day irrespective of the season. Please share, thanks in advance.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
16 Jan 09
Hi Sree well nice observation and good post i would say that Friends are Alike again, As i always plan to DRINK enough water in winter, but always forget and end up drinking 3-4 glasses at max u r very right, water is essential part of it and one more thing if u r dehydrated that it can effect ur brain too as brain is 90% water Take care and dont forget to intake enough water byeee
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
17 Jan 09
Ahhh Rose u make me worried but u know to cope with u, i need more water to dissolve issue in it LOL May be i type 7 and 9 wrong Thanks for Info
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
17 Jan 09
Cupid, you see Rose is saying what, before making comment make sure the data is correct otherwise 'Rose' will catch you.
@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
17 Jan 09
My goodness this is serious problem Cupie...You have me really worried .Being a zoology student I know that human body contains 60 % water,lungs contain 90 % water and brain contain 70 % water,and blood contains 83 % water.......... But if your brain already contains 90 % water then this is serious matter...It means there is not enough space in there for your grey matter.......Oh god I really feel sorry for you......Well it explains many things.... Sree I feel sorry for Cupie...Bechara......
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
16 Jan 09
First of all [i]HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO CROSSING 500 MARK [/i]! Now you can avail the facility of cut,copy and paste on mylot. Sree! You have raised a very pertinent point and I agree with you 100%. People are hesistant or say careless to take enough water and those who show carelessnes, suffer in the long run. As long as I am concerned, I make sure that I take plenty of water. I do not leave my home, without a water bottle, irrespective of the season of the year. I keep a water bottle handy with me, either I am home, in my office or when I go to bed. I know that water purifies and cleanes our body and it is essential for digestion, as well. On the other hand, my better half is carefless in this regard, she sometimes forget to take water for many hours and consequently suffers. It is I who remind her and ask her - 'Have you taken plenty of water, today'. I force her to take plenty of water. Very good post!
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
17 Jan 09
Deepak, Thank you very much, here I take the opportunity to express my gratitude for the encouragement and support which I received from you. Actually I wanted to reach the milestone and trying this week very hardly left all other works in mylot and concentrating posting replies and for that I went out of the friend's circle in search of discussions. Finally I reached there and I am very happy for that. I know that you are a good friend and at the same time you are a very good husband who takes good care of the best half. I am guilty to reveal that in this matter also I am like your best half but my negligence towards water in winter only (lol). Thank you for your participation, have a great weekend.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
17 Jan 09
Rose, I think you are happy to get an identification mark.Otherwise I am here for helping you.
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
17 Jan 09
Hi Dpk nice to konw that you are a very careful person and acres for your body and that of your spouse.....And thanks for the tip.When ever I come to Delhi it will be easy for me to identify you since I just have to look out for "a man who always walks around with a water bottle in hand.....".....
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
20 Feb 09
I used to drink two litres of water a day. I think that is the minimum to have a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately I have resorted back to drinking tea and coffee. I should know otherwise and drink more water.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
21 Feb 09
Hi Ronald, Yes the intake of tea and coffee demands more water or increase the need of water by our body. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy.
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@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
20 Feb 09
It is not always easy to stick with just drinking water. I am trying to drink more water these days however I can understand where you want to drink your coffee and tea. I like to have something a little sweet on my taste buds as well. It is just the caffeine intake that I have to be careful of. It is not healthy to take in so much caffeine and sugar regularly.
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@Annmac (949)
18 Jan 09
I rarely drink plain water! Never have! However I do drink various teas, coffee in moderation, fruit juices, very diluted cordials and the fruit flavoured waters. All those drinks are 90% or above water. Water is in everything we eat too! I tend to drink (or eat) a lot of soups in Winter instead of having a hot coffee or tea, and keep up my fluid levels that way. I don't drink the amount generally recommended even of the flavoured water but I'm small and thin and so I'm not the average person it's aimed at. I do know however that I'm getting enough fluid, as a care-worker we have to know the 'signs' to look for.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
27 Jan 09
Thank you very much.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hi Annmac, The amount of water one should take a day is depends on the body weight of the particular person. I think you are concerned about your health and knowing the general requirements for a healthy person. Soups in winter, is a wonderful option thank you for sharing the same. Have a nice day and Good luck.
@Annmac (949)
24 Jan 09
I weigh only 96 lbs (6 st 10lbs) so don't need an adult amount. At present I'm trying to get my disabled employer to drink more as he doesn't drink anywhere near enough. I've recommended several different things but he thinks he knos better than I do! Have a nice day yourself and good luck in your life!
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@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
16 Jan 09
Hello Sreekala! I don't think I drink enough water a day. I am not a water drinker actually that's why I have to forced myself to drink to reach the minimum of water that we should take a day. So right now, I am using the alternatives which is drinking a lot of orange juice.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
16 Jan 09
Please change your habit after reading this discussion.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
17 Jan 09
Thank you for the clarification but I said about the alternatives generally, don't worry I never misunderstand you. Have a nice day and thanks for the add.
• United States
17 Jan 09
oh it's ok..it would be my pleasure to add you..
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
16 Jan 09
Hi Sree a very thoughtful and thought provoking discussion......Your discussion really made me guilty and I just gulped down 2 glasses of water......Thanks for the reminder.... We all know the importance of water for oue body and of the importance of drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day..During summer ,gulping down glasses of water is not a difficult task.But in cold season ,and we have a tendency to drink less water.Drinking tea or cofee istead is only a poor substitute.Also while travelling we tend to drink less water due to many practical reasons.In such cases it is best to drink lots of water as soon as you step into your home to compensate for the shortage of water to your body.....
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
16 Jan 09
Hi Rose, ha ha.. I am glad to know that my discussion becomes fruitful, at least to you. I started the discussion then also I can't drink water, my hands are freezing then how can I drink cold water, the bottle and glass is near to me and just smiling on me . I am taking warm water at home but in office it is not possible evenif they provide hot water within minutes it will turn cool. Thank you very much, now it starts showing the correct number (after posting reply to you). May they wanted your interruption
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
16 Jan 09
Hi Sree congratulations on crossing 500 posts.You must now log out of mylot and log in again for it to become effective......Good luck..You can now copy and paste
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@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
17 Jan 09
ha..ha..Nari sakthi kee jay ho.... Well since you know we do not have much cold climate except when it rains.Taht si the onlt time I dont feel like drinking water..... Abd in your case you can easily compensate by gulping down warm water as soon as you reach home from office,and compensate for the poor water intake while in office........
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• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Hi there Sreekala! I do drink more than enough water on a daily basis. I drink a lot of water especially when it's hot. Yeah, on warm days, I drink a lot of water to make sure that I don't go dehydrated. In my work, I often do the talking and so, once in a while, my throat gets too dried that I need to refresh myself with a glass or two of water. But yeah, regardless of the season, I make sure that I drink more than enough water.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
4 Apr 09
Hi dolce_vita, I am glad to read that you are taking enough water for the day. Now here the summer starts so I think people are depending more on water. When I started the discussion it was winter at that time and many were not drinking enough water. I am carrying water with me always so that I won't search for water when in need. Many thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
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@dandan07 (1906)
• China
18 Jan 09
It is said that eight cups of water is enough for our body. So according to that standard, more than half year, I do not drink enough water for the day. In hot summer to cool down myself, and get rid of the terrible feeling, I will drink as much water or soup as I can, so totally more than eight. But in such a cold winter, I can bear drink so much water and go to the toilet every hour.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hi dandan, It means you are also not drinking enough water in winter. Many people told the same due to winter season they are not drinking enough water. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day and Good luck.
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
18 Jan 09
i am not sure. i dont count what i drink. i drink as i get thirsty. but i drink different stuff, whether coffee, tea, juice, herb tea, milk, 7up, water, etc.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hi fifileigh, May be your water intake is enough. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day and good luck.
@Ganesh44 (5547)
• India
20 Jan 09
I drink 8-10 glass a day I think its enough isn't it ?
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
20 Jan 09
Hi Ganesh, Yes it is enough, keep it up. Thanks for joining. Have a nice day and good luck.
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@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
20 Feb 09
I think that is great to be that loyal to drinking eight to ten glasses per day. That is what the body needs to sustain the health it should. I need to drink a lot more but there is no better time than the present to start on a healthy kick. Drinking water has so many benefits like cleaning your system and it hydrates a person so I believe I will feel better over all by taking in more of it.
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@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
18 Jan 09
That is true.Water is very important for our body.Studies say that we should drink 6-8 glasses a day to have good circulation for our kidney.But lately I was advised by my cardiologist that I should limit my intake of water to 1 liter a day.At first it was very hard for me but after a while I've seen his point I followed his advice.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
27 Jan 09
Hi Erssyl, Another responder told me that excessive intake of water will also make problem and I was totally unaware of the fact and heard the same in first time. I don't know why your doctor advised the same. Anyway you take care and many thanks for your valuable time. Have a nice day and good luck.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
18 Jan 09
Probably not enough plain water, but I do drink a lot of water based drinks each day. I am getting better though.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hy lynnemg, I think it will work. good and keep it up, stay healthy. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day and good luck.
@alankor (478)
• Singapore
26 Jan 09
I do not judge how much I drink per day.I just drink when i feel the need to.I don't wait till I am thirsty then I will reach for that jug of water.Drinking water has many benefits, the main been calorie-free and sustaining your body functions.here is to water!
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
5 Feb 09
Hi alankor, It is not necessary to count up the glass of water you drink and if you are sure, you are drinking enough, that is enough. Many thanks for the participation. Have a nice day and good luck.
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@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
20 Feb 09
I don't judge too much either on how much I drink per day I just know I need to be drinking more water. I do believe it is good for cleaning out the system and I realize it is healthier all of the way around. The benefits such as being calorie-free and aiding in the proper functioning of the system is very important also.
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@Tinna_He (300)
• China
18 Jan 09
In china,the weather is cold in winter.i am too lazy to go to WC ,so i won't drink too much water..LOL..joking..maybe the cold weather ,i have no idea that i need to drink water now.If in Summer,the hot weather will let you feel thirsty and you will drink much water.Also in summer,i like eating watermelon.it contains much more water.LOL..
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hi Tinna, We are also struggling with winter (lol). In winter the requirement of water by our body is less, than in summer but we should drink water. In winter you may not feel thirsty but try to drink before our body demanding water to us (drink water before you feel thirst). Thanks for joining. Have a nice day and good luck.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Jan 09
Yes. I hope so. I just recently started exercising regularly and I have started drinking more water also. I know I was not drinking enough before but I sure hope that I am now.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
19 Jan 09
Hi Stephcjh, If you are exercising your body needs more water. If you think you are drinking enough water then nothing to worry. Stay healthy. Thanks for the participation. Have a nice day.
@4ofmyown (1119)
• United States
17 Jan 09
I have to say that I know I drink more than enough water. Other than coffee in the morning that is really all I drink. I had an accident when I was 7 and had to have a kidney removed so I learned the importance of keeping the other kidney clean and healthy. I am 37 now and still drink a ton of water...my kids see me do it and they drink water often as well. I do understand how some people hate that yo have to go to the bathroom more often but eventually your body adjusts and you don't really have to go as often and you get used to going. I would rather be healthy than count how many times I have gone to the bathroom and let that annoy me.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
21 Jan 09
Hi 4ofmyown, I am sorry to hear about the accident which occurred in your childhood. But I appreciate the way you maintain your health and your consciousness. Your kids must be learning from you only and I think you are a role model for them. I agree with your points, if you drink more water on regular basis your bladder will tend to adjust with the same. Thanks for joining and giving nice comments. Have a nice day and good luck.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
18 Jan 09
I love tea, coffee and especially Diet Coke so I have to make myself drink water. In the morning I attempt to drink one glass every hour. I do have to force myself sometimes otherwise I would just reach for the Coke. I do feel better for it and my skin has improved since I have been taking in more plain water.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
27 Jan 09
Hi Paula, Go for the water instead of Coke. Thanks for your valuable time. Have nice day and good luck.
@May2k8 (18391)
• Indonesia
16 Jan 09
i drink 4-6 glasses a day, that was not enough for me. I can hold for a few minutes, to get my work is finished.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
19 Jan 09
Hi May2k8, Your water intake is not so bad. So don't worry try to improve. Thanks for the participation and Have a nice day.
• Philippines
16 Jan 09
What is the ideal number/quantity of water one should drink for a day?
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
19 Jan 09
Hi Elmer, Water requirement can decide considering your body weight. If you are exercising regularly you need more water than the minimum required. Normally 8 glasses of water is required for a day. If you drink juices, that can also contribute the water level of the body. If you drink beverages, they are actually dehydrating fluids and they not only do eliminate the water contained in them, but they also cause you to lose further amounts of water from your body's reserves. Welcome to Mylot and please try to add 3-4 lines reply so that you can earn something from mylot. Thanks for the participation and good luck to you.
• Chile
16 Jan 09
I have been drinking nothing but water for the last two months and I have to tell you that I feel great, before I used to feel weak in the day and dizzy sometimes. Now I take a bottle of water with me wherever I go and I drink constantly throughout the day so as not to dehydrate. It´s also important not to drink too much water, there have been many cases of people dying through drinking water excessively. I drink about 4-5 litres throughout the day but I where I live it´s very hot so it´s important to drink a lot.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
19 Jan 09
Hi ilgattofelice, I am hearing the first time, drinking excessive water will leads to die. But in hot season it is very important so take sufficient water. Thanks for the participation. Have a nice day.