Do you drink enough water?
By charlie69
@charlie69 (334)
January 24, 2007 7:18am CST
It is recommended that we drink 6-8 glasses of water a day? Do you do this? What else do you drink regularly. I drink tea which is water based so i suppose i am stil drinking water when i drink tea.
6 responses
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
25 Jan 07
In my case, I think I drink water more than 8 glasses a day. I've made it a habit to go get myself a glass of water every now and then. Sometimes, I drink too much that I feel bloated. =) And also, the scorching heat here contributes to how many glasses of water I drink lately. =)
@charlie69 (334)
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25 Jan 07
I think it is good that you have made it a habit as often people do not realise how much they should drink and only drink when they are really thirsty.
@SIVAKUMARVDM (399)
• India
24 Jan 07
I think the recommended quantity varies with the weather conditions and diet. The absolute minimum over the long term is about 1.6 litres. In 1.6 litres 600ml is for urine,200ml is for fecal losses and 800ml for losses via the skin and lungs. But if you consume large quantities of water that may be the sign of diabetes and some psychiatric diseases. Much of world's disease is caused by the lack of clean drinking water.
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@missinghim (1339)
• United States
24 Jan 07
I've been doing so much better with drinking water. I've been drinking about 7 glasses of water lately. I'm trying to make more of an effort to live a healthier lifestyle
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@fujin1985 (684)
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
I can't tell if I drink enough of the recommended glasses. I do have a huge tumbler for me to gulp on enough water for the day. When I'm out, I still prefer water to order on.
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@butterflygirl (498)
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28 Jan 07
I try to drink about 8 glasses (roughly 4 pints) of pure water each day. It's not always easy to do, especially when i'm at work, because I can't keep running to the toilet throughout the day. But most days I think I manage to drink the full 8 glasses. I also drink tea, but usually limit myself to 3 cups per day. Lots of my colleagues drink coke, but I find that it makes me feel bloated, so I just stick to water.
@ashleypastor (173)
• United States
31 Jan 07
I drink so much water. Not too much, but just the right amount. I hate going anywere without my water bottle. I drink water more than any other drink. Water is very good for you, but what is the right amount? I don't know for sure, but I think that just drinking water when you thirsty should cover it.