Question About Water

[reneewl123]

Does anybody have a good formula for how much water you should drink? I know it depends on weight and I've often heard 1 oz. per 2 pounds of body weight. But, at my current weight, that seems like quite a bit. That's 137 ounces per day. Is that actually overdoing it? That's like 17-18 glasses a day. When would I have time for anything else? *L*

Renee

[ttdriver]

A good rule of thumb is 1/2 your weight in ounces per day of PLAIN WATER. If you drink other drinks, they do not count toward your water intake. The cool thing about water; the more you drink, the more you want to drink!

Betty

[2big4mysize]

64 ounces plus 8 more ounces for every 25 pounds you are over weight and ven more if you are a heavy exerciser or it is hot out.

Read the FAQ on why we need water to lose weight and you will be chugging happily.

Bren our current Admin broke her stall in 2003 just by adding more water to her Atkins plan.

happy low carbing.

[SugarFreeSheila]

I use one of those half-gallon (64-ounce) plastic jugs you can find at Walgreen's, and try my absolute best to drink an entire one of these a day. However, I'm not a saint - water is essentially undrinkable to me unless I add lemon juice to the jug, or two packets of Water Sensations (sweetened with Splenda). My favorite is the Strawberry Kiwi flavor, and I find it at Super Target.

[xven]

Originally Posted by ttdriver

A good rule of thumb is 1/2 your weight in ounces per day of PLAIN WATER. If you drink other drinks, they do not count toward your water intake. The cool thing about water; the more you drink, the more you want to drink!

Betty

Doesn't apply to me. I honestly feel uneasy and a bit sick when I chug down too much water. I see water as more of a requirement, than desire. Like something you have to do, even though you don't like it.

[BabyDreamer]

Wow, I have never thought of water like that. I think of it as the perfect beverage. It does not cover the taste of my food, fills me up and makes me feel squishy (good thing on Atkins cause water moves that fat). Try to change your attitide about water and see what happens.

Deb

Originally Posted by xven

Doesn't apply to me. I honestly feel uneasy and a bit sick when I chug down too much water. I see water as more of a requirement, than desire. Like something you have to do, even though you don't like it.

[brabea22]

I drink about 192 oz per day. I aim at 128 oz, but I get so cravy for more water that I just have to keep chugging. Gotta love it.

[ShannonK]

Well, I do find that the more I drink (about 100 ounces a day), then the thirstier I get. I even wake up thirsty in the middle of the night on occasion.

[BikerGoddess]

I'm not a big fan of water because most of it tastes really bad to me. What's worked for me is getting a Pur Ultimate faucet filter and a stadium cup. I can finish off the cup before the water starts to taste bad, but it's big enough that I don't have to refill it 16 times a day, too.

It also tastes better cold, so consider making ice cubes of filtered water. Rubbermaid makes trays with lids. lol, did I mention taste is a big thing with me?

Laura

[KittyMomma]

Originally Posted by SugarFreeSheila

I use one of those half-gallon (64-ounce) plastic jugs you can find at Walgreen's, and try my absolute best to drink an entire one of these a day. However, I'm not a saint - water is essentially undrinkable to me unless I add lemon juice to the jug, or two packets of Water Sensations (sweetened with Splenda). My favorite is the Strawberry Kiwi flavor, and I find it at Super Target.

I went and bought this product from the internet, and WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW !!!

It tastes SOOOO good! I finished my water quota for the day and then some! (i didn't flavour EVERY glass.. hehe but close..)

The taste is so great, I got Kiwi/strawberry, mixed berry and lemon. I'm buying the other flavors now and stocking up a bit !!

WELL WORTH $3.99 FOR 16!