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You haven't stated the reason why your nutritionist suggested drinking this amount.
Everyone is different.
Yes, you can drink too much water.
It goes into cells and into the loo.
I drink about 3-4 liters per day, but often drink beers out on the town in a tropical climate and sweat and increase my sodium and potassium intake, plus the gym.
What is your situation as for lifestyle, diet, and hydration?
I exercise a lot and will drink about 100 oz of water. Even then I still make a lot of trips to the restroom. I can't imagine just drinking 100 oz without going for a 5 mile run in hot temperatures or something similar. On days I'm not exercising I usually drink about 64 oz, which I still feel is more than most people.
Observing family members, it seems the average person in my family drinks about 32-40 oz of water a day. I think 100 oz of water will have anyone going to the bathroom a lot.
Once your body is fully hydrated, and you notice you are peeing perfectly clear, I don't see the benefit of continuing to chug water. Plus, I'm not so sure that it is that great for your body.
If I drank water when only thirsty I'd be so dehydrated...that's why so many are, they drink only when thirsty, I don't buy that one. I know some older folks from yrs back and drank only when thirsty and their urine was a bright yellow, I don't want that color. Pale yellow or almost clear works in my body.
If I drank water when only thirsty I'd be so dehydrated...that's why so many are, they drink only when thirsty, I don't buy that one. I know some older folks from yrs back and drank only when thirsty and their urine was a bright yellow, I don't want that color. Pale yellow or almost clear works in my body.
There's probably some other issue you are not aware of if you are never thirsty, even when dehydrated.
I never said I was never thirsty, if I eat some foods that are higher in sodium content, then there is more thirst. I sip water all day as I keep a bottle going in 4 areas of my apt. And a couple times a day I have a special drink that is drank with 8 oz of water so that is 16 oz right there.
If I drank water when only thirsty I'd be so dehydrated...that's why so many are, they drink only when thirsty, I don't buy that one. I know some older folks from yrs back and drank only when thirsty and their urine was a bright yellow, I don't want that color. Pale yellow or almost clear works in my body.
Bright yellow urine is from vitamin B2; it just means you are excreting that vitamin. I do agree your urine should be a pale yellow color. Cloudy or darker color urine is a sign of dehydration, infection, or some other type of illness.
If this is really true, I should be a dried up husk blowing away in the wind. I have one cup of coffee, 1-2 cups of tea, about 8 oz of iced tea, and MAYBE drink a 16 oz bottle of water, each day. I feel fine and have no health problems (in my early 60's). If anyone can explain what harm is being done to my body, I will be willing to listen. But at the first mention of "flushing out toxins", I'm outta here!!
Keep in mind what The Mayo Clinic page said:
"These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20 percent of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks."
I don't usually drink more than one or two glasses of water a day, but my food has a lot of liquid in it. I often eat a big pot of juicy stew and a pint of non-fat, plain yogurt. And I eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. I figure I take in about 80 to 90 oz. of liquid a day and I'm very active, with hard, athletic workouts. Sometimes, on a hot summer day, I'll drink more, as needed. And I keep my diet as low-sodium as possible. Perspiration reduces your number of bathroom trips.
I started drinking more water to meet the recommendation of my nutritionist. But now I feel like I am constantly running to the bathroom. The urge and frequency is ridiculous. I'm on about 100 ounces per day at her suggestion and it just seems like too much. Do you eventually get used to this?
Well of course you're running to the bathroom all day. You're drinking a TON of water!
Stop forcing yourself to drink more than you want to, and you'll stop needing the bathroom so often.
Well of course you're running to the bathroom all day. You're drinking a TON of water!
Stop forcing yourself to drink more than you want to, and you'll stop needing the bathroom so often.
Good advise.
OP: did your doctor suggest you see the nutritionist? If not, what made you decide to see one. I am not one one though that was my major in college, many years ago, but the amount you are drinking seems way over the top. Remember, as has been mentioned here already fluid comes from many sources. My husband has kidney problems and his urologist has never suggested he drink anywhere near that much.
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