Drinking Water?

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It crossed my mind today that doctors, social media and everywhere I look it's drink water, hydrate, drink water. . .

Then most of the people I know are on diuretics. Water water everywhere, then a water pill to take with it. . .Maybe I'm just old and know old people. . .

colleena · ‎03-27-2010

@Sooner Agree w/u that everyone seems to be promoting drinking water/hydrating w/just plain water or flavored water.

I guess it's good for me though as I seem to dry out too many places anymore if I don't drink lots it.

spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

I don't think it works that way, I think the more water you drink the less water you retain, if you are dehydrated your body retains water.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

I usually drink 16 ounces of water when I wake up, 16 ounces with breakfast. 32 ounces during weightlifting or aerobic exercise, 16 ounces with lunch, 16 ounces with dinner and 16 ounces before bed so a grand total of 112 ounces of water a day.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

That's because it is an "easy answer".....and they can't think of anything else to say.

I once had a boss who replied "I'll look into that and get back to you"...to EVERY SINGLE QUESTION... (He never did)

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elen22 · ‎08-29-2023

Perhaps, as we navigate through this sea of information, we're all learning what works best for our individual well-being. And don't worry, your perspective isn't exclusive to age, it's valuable to reflect on the world around us, regardless of where we stand.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@elen22 astute comment. A specific individual's need for water will vary....depending on diet (high water content food), activity/exercise, as well as weather. Your health should also be considered (meds/health conditions -i.e., constipated - drink more water). You should have pale urine...if too dark, more water.

I always have a bottle of Pellegrino with me, but I've started buying the half-gallon bottles at Costco and keeping one a day in the fridge/work to drink through out the day...an easy way for me to meet my specific goals which can vary daily.

@elen22 wrote:
Perhaps, as we navigate through this sea of information, we're all learning what works best for our individual well-being. And don't worry, your perspective isn't exclusive to age, it's valuable to reflect on the world around us, regardless of where we stand.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I'm a firm believer in this:

"Dilution is the solution to pollution."

Staying hydrated helps get rid of waste products and toxins from the body. Otherwise they can stay inside the body and cause problems.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Desertdi wrote:
That's because it is an "easy answer".....and they can't think of anything else to say.

I once had a boss who replied "I'll look into that and get back to you"...to EVERY SINGLE QUESTION... (He never did)

@Desertdi And there you have it! Winner!