How Much Water Do You Drink A Day

[emmie]

i am interested as i have been advised to try and drink over two litres a day, which i would struggle with.

[sandyRoe]

Not much neat water but about 12 cups of tea a day. That's 6 pints, more than 3 litres, no wonder I'm always running to the loo

[Nibble]

Does the beer count??

[Mamyalynne]

By a doctor?


It is my opinion you should drink when you are thirsty - though if you are showing signs of being dehydrated, you may need to prompt yourself to drink - otherwise your body tells you what is right.

[cupid04]

I drink up to two litres a day . It seems to be a habit ever since having a jug of water next to you all the time in hospital. I still have to take water pills though, lol!

[Purple_Popple]

I agree with Mamya, drink when you are thirsty, eat when you are hungry. Not rocket science, that is the whole point of having 'thirst' trigger so you know when you need fluids. I personally get through a litre of water everyday, that does not include tea or coffee.

[BlueToffee]

If it's in red wine you also get one of your 5 a day at the same time!

[slinky.kate]

drinks loads of water,about 2 litres a day,i love icy water,i put a bottle of water in the freezer til it is all icy ,then shake it up like a slush puppy but just with water.

[Mamyalynne]

Recommended amounts of fluid intake do not have to be simple water - tea,coffee and foods also provide the body with fluid.

[Ken4155]

I recently had to go for an early morning ultra-sound scan on my kidney and had to drink a litre of water an hour before the scan and NOT go to the loo. Being diabetic, that was no mean feat. I have been told that i should have regular glasses of water but no particular targets have been set as regards how many.

[Baldric]

We have a water filter/chiller thingy built into our Fridge, I normally do a Pint mug full twice a day, morning and late afternoon plus a few Coffees.

[emmie]

mamy yes, though i confess a health worker told me it's nonsense, mix it up with juice, but i don't really like these often too sweet juices.

[emmie]

coffee, tea acts as a diuretic or so i was informed... i am trying to drink a lot more, but i just pee it out more.

[China Doll]

Easily drink two litres + a day I'd say when including tea and coffee as well as squash in the evening; I drink about a litre just with lunch and if I have anything sweet I need a lot of water to wash it down. (I have litre water bottle on my desk at work and it gets filled twice a day although I don't always drink all the second bottle before I go home).

[EcclesCake]

I must get through at least 4l of fluids a day.

It is rare that a cup/glass of something isn't within reach.

[emmie]

i have a few coffees in the day, but its the water in that quantity i would struggle with, feel bloated.

[ladybirder]

Doctor told me to just sip water rather than drink quickly and that way you don't keep going to the loo. She was right.

[emmie]

will try that and see if it helps.

[redman41]

Just drink when you are thirsty emmie, that's been my belief all my life

[Nibble]

^ Must try that on OH when passing the pub, redman...... :0)


Don't think it'll help with the consumption though :(

[redman41]

Cannot resist a Beer Nibble !! lol lol