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How Much Water Do I Need?
Posted on Nov 11th 2009 8:15PM by Ronnie KoenigFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
Your body is about 60 percent water, which is necessary to flush toxins out of your vital organs, carry nutrients to your cells and provide a moist environment for the ears, nose and throat.
But how much water do you need to consume on a daily basis? If you wait to drink until you are thirsty, you risk becoming dehydrated. That's because there are several normal bodily functions -- like sweating and urinating -- that cause the body to lose water.
How Much Water to Drink If You're Trying to Stay Hydrated
The average adult outputs 1.5 liters of urine per day. Therefore, if you drink two liters of water per day and consider the water that is contained in the foods you already eat, you'll be replacing the lost fluids. Most people should drink half their body weight in liquid ounces each day. For example, a person weighing 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces of water per day. Another popular view on water consumption is the "eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day" rule. Those who exercise or live in hot or humid environments will need to drink more water to replace additional fluid loss.
A simple trick to determine if you're getting enough water is to take a peek at your urine. If you "pee clear" then you're most likely properly hydrated!
How Much Water to Drink If You're Trying to Lose Weight
But how much water do you need to consume on a daily basis? If you wait to drink until you are thirsty, you risk becoming dehydrated. That's because there are several normal bodily functions -- like sweating and urinating -- that cause the body to lose water.
How Much Water to Drink If You're Trying to Stay Hydrated
The average adult outputs 1.5 liters of urine per day. Therefore, if you drink two liters of water per day and consider the water that is contained in the foods you already eat, you'll be replacing the lost fluids. Most people should drink half their body weight in liquid ounces each day. For example, a person weighing 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces of water per day. Another popular view on water consumption is the "eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day" rule. Those who exercise or live in hot or humid environments will need to drink more water to replace additional fluid loss.
A simple trick to determine if you're getting enough water is to take a peek at your urine. If you "pee clear" then you're most likely properly hydrated!
How Much Water to Drink If You're Trying to Lose Weight
In addition to helping carry out bodily functions, drinking water can make you feel fuller longer, helping you eat less -- and therefor help you lose weight. In fact, many weight-loss experts recommend drinking water or eating a broth-based soup while on a diet. If you're trying to lose weight, you'll be able to determine whether you're actually hungry or just thirsty after your glass of water or soup.
If you have a hard time drinking enough or unsure if you're getting the amount of water that you need in your diet, try carrying a refillable water bottle. If you shy away from water because you don't like the taste, add a slice of lemon, lime or cucumber to your water. Juices can also help combat dehydration, but be sure to watch out for calorie-filled sodas or other drinks.
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