how much water do you drink?

**dutchschaffer** · 03-25-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by riocampbell

just a simple question, how much water do you aim to drink a day?

Anywhere between 5-8 pints (or 3 liters average). No set plan like some people. Always drink before you feel dehydrated though, that's my only real rule.

**Redd Foxx** · 03-25-2012, 04:03 PM

In the winter, about half a gallon. In the summer, well over one gallon, usually one and a half, depending what I'm doing that day. Living in AZ and being active means I'm constantly drinking water.

**UglyPug** · 03-25-2012, 08:28 PM

Meh, I just drink enough to where Im not thirsty. . I don't get into the whole "drink all this excess water". . . In the summer, on days where I do my running outside in the middle of the day, I'll end up putting away maybe a gallon. . . Usually about half gallon-3/4 gallon. . .

**Dixie23** · 03-26-2012, 05:46 AM

That's my only real rule.

**Sugarj** · 03-26-2012, 05:52 AM

Usually a pint first thing with breakfast.

Then a pint over the course of the afternoon.

Then a pint in the evening.

And a few swigs after cleaning my teeth before bed.

But I drink other drinks in addition.....the odd cup of tea, the odd hot chocolate, the odd energy drink or the odd soft drink or fruit juice too.

**Cuauht�moc1520** · 03-26-2012, 09:10 AM

I don't drink anything but water. Constantly drinking all day, make sure my piss is clear. That's the best way to know your hydrated.

**Barn** · 03-26-2012, 10:56 AM

not nearly enough. I drink a lot of milk though.

**potatoes** · 03-26-2012, 11:25 AM

To stay healthy, over the long term, you should drink enough water to maintain a colourless urine. In any case, who wants to be a yellow pisser?

**New England** · 03-26-2012, 11:29 AM

does the ice that melts in my drink count?

i still drink ungodly amounts of water, but i am not a small man.
straight out the goddamn tap.

when i lifted weights i cannot honestly tell you how much water i drank
twas a silly amount, really. at least a gallon. probably a lot more than that. at that rate you need access to a place to take a piss around at all times.
i mixed it with the protein and the suppliments i was taking as well.
muscles are mostly water. it's a huge part of gaining weight if you are lifting weights.

now, like many others, i like to drink milk and Juice in addition to water, so i'm not consuming the stuff at such an outrageous clip
maybe 3 liters a day?
a gallon if i'm sweating balls because i'm too cheap to turn the AC up

how much water do you drink?