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How many ouces of water daily?

Today I drank about 72 is this enough?

Fri. Dec 2, 12:16am

I know I spelled ounces wrong, I do apologize

Friday, December 02, 2005, 12:17 AM

You need 50ml per kg of your body weight.

Friday, December 02, 2005, 12:23 AM

I've recently seen articles claiming that the need to drink at least 64 ozs of water a day is actually a myth. We get enough water from the food we eat and other drinks. I've found that if I drink alot of water my stomach feels stretched out and unpleasant. If I don't drink as much, I eat less, too.

Just my .02 worth.

Friday, December 02, 2005, 12:01 PM

I read that you are to drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 135 pounds, you should be drinking a little over 70 oz of water a day (almost 9 8 oz glasses). I think it makes sense. However, I'd like to add that while water is important, it's equally important to eat "water-rich" foods, foods that have a high water content. Vegetables and fruits have a high water content. Actually, a link would be great for water rich foods. Anyone have one?

Friday, December 02, 2005, 12:18 PM

I've read both that americans drink so little water that our thirst mechanism is broken (so we often think we're hungry when we're actually thirsty) and that the 64 oz a day was supposed to be 64 oz a day TOTAL, from both straight up water and from water in food.

Since I have no clue about how much water is in the food I eat, I personally base my hydration on the color of my pee. If it is very pale, I know I'm fine. If it is deep yellow, I know I need to drink lots more water.

Saturday, December 03, 2005, 12:20 PM

I found this

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T045600.asp

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/105/107848.htm

Couldnt find anything about water based foods but will keep looking.

Monday, December 05, 2005, 12:27 AM

Thank you all

Tuesday, December 06, 2005, 12:02 AM

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