Thread: Water truth?

Damn good article on Water

The guideline I go by is half your bodyweight (in pounds) in ounces per day. 8 ounces = 1 glass.

The good thing about water is that you really cannot drink too much - even those concerned with hyponatremia have to drink about 8-10 liters a day to be in danger of that.

Originally Posted by Jodi

Damn good article on Water

Fantastic Article on "Water" Jodi !!! Much appreciated! The more i read, the more i hear from others, the more i learn, i thank you!!

From the article on WATER:
"How much water is enough? On the average, a person should drink 8-ounce glasses every day. That's about 2 quarts. However, the overweight person needs one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. The amount you drink also should be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry."

This article also (recommends?) 8 glasses per day on Average. Unless additional circumstances apply....more is needed: weight, excercise, weather...( other factors?)

Thank you, Jodi !!!!

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Originally Posted by ponyboy

The guideline I go by is half your bodyweight (in pounds) in ounces per day. 8 ounces = 1 glass.

The good thing about water is that you really cannot drink too much - even those concerned with hyponatremia have to drink about 8-10 liters a day to be in danger of that.

Hi Mr. Ponyboy,

u know what? i like ur Water "School of thought" I understand that the starting point begins at (8 ounces a day) and goes from there... It makes complete sense how "weight and size" would play a (more than important) factor...!!! If what u say is true...i am 1 glass off from the "Water Truth" LOL. By the sounds of additional water intake...it sounds like ( 2 cold or 2 hot ~ weather...add another glass?) ....(strenuous work out...add another?) And like u say....too much ain't gonna kill ya?

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thank u MR. Ponyboy!

one who runs Marathons...i would say u
have earned ur credibility Water rights.

For my long workouts I drink a TON. It's hard to do while running but a good rule of thumb is 250 ml per 15 minutes after the first 45 minutes of working out. Therefore during a 3 hour run I'm supposed to take in 2.25 liters. Try carrying that around with you and try to go quickly. I have a Camelback that works pretty well except for the sloshing. I also take salt tablets and Gatorade for electrolyte replacement.