Water consumption

[LageNomAi]

Yesterday I tracked my water consumption and learned that I consumed 180 ounces! I enjoy drinking water and am not forcing it on myself, but I was quite surprised. I do vigorous exercise on an elliptical for an hour 5x/week and spend much of my day chasing my young children around, so I can understand that my needs might be greater. I also tend to grab some water when I think I'm developing a craving for an "illegal" food.

My desire for water has naturally increased since starting Atkins, but at what point does water consumption become counterproductive?

[liv]

Oh don't worry you're not even close. What you are doing is good for you. I have learned where all available toilets are where ever I go.

[imagood1]

Congratulations on getting enough water in daily -- I usually go around warning people of not drinking enough -- it's nice to see someone who is drinking without being reminded! Good for you.

[MrsChesterDogg]

You can actually drink too much water but 180 oz doesn't sound like too much. Especially if you are doing a lot of exercise and chasing a little one around. I say if it's working for you then continue on with it.

[deerfu39]

That's excellent. Much better than not having enough.

[Tricon7]

You can't drink enough water. At least 10 large glasses a day is optimum, or at least one every hour. They're going to help flush the fat out of your body. Drink more if you can.