Getting Enough Water

[SousChef]

How do you guys make sure to get enough water throughout the day? Lately I've been feeling sick and know I need to be drinking more.

Does anyone use Crystal Light? I've started using them, but can't decide on a flavor - so far I like the Pink Lemonade the best. What's your favorite?

[testkitchen45]

How do you guys make sure to get enough water throughout the day? Lately I've been feeling sick and know I need to be drinking more.

Does anyone use Crystal Light? I've started using them, but can't decide on a flavor - so far I like the Pink Lemonade the best. What's your favorite?

I like Spam flavor the best. ;) :D

[tbb113]

Years ago my mother had to increase her fluids and her doctor told her to drink a full glass of water every time she went to the bathroom. She she was increasing her water, she was in the bathroom more often...

[VictoriaL]

Does anyone use Crystal Light? I've started using them, but can't decide on a flavor - so far I like the Pink Lemonade the best. What's your favorite?

Never used the stuff. Pure water, 64 ounces a day, is the best. Why add chemicals (disguised as a flavoring)?

TK- I'm guessing that this applicant for your sous chef position has been rejected... ;)

[testkitchen45]

TK- I'm guessing that this applicant for your sous chef position has been rejected... ;)

Thanks for the laugh! :D

[SousChef]

TK - hahaha...

Yeah, I always try all the "tips" on getting enough water, but it still doesn't help! I even keep a full glass next to me at all times! haha

I've never heard about drinking a glass everytime you go to the bathroom, but going to try that today. I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks!

[hemave09]

Determine how much water you need. You've probably heard the "8 by 8" rule - drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day (2 quarts, 1.8 liters) - but the amount of water a person needs varies depending on his or her weight, activity level and climate. Another way to determine your specific recommended water intake is to divide your weight (in pounds) by two. The resulting number is the number of ounces of water you need each day. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs., strive to drink 75 ounces of water daily. For those who use the Metric system, divide your weight (in kilograms) by 30 (ex. somebody weighing 70 kg is going to need 2.3 liters per day). Keep in mind that these recommended intake numbers are controversial and some experts believe they are a gross exaggeration. See "warnings" below for more information.
Measure your daily intake of water. Do this for a few days. If you find that you're drinking less than the recommended quantity, try some of the following tips:
Carry water with you everywhere put it in a bottle or other container.
Keep a glass or cup of water next to you whenever you'll be sitting down for a long time, such as when you're at your desk at work. Drink from it regularly as you're working.
Try wearing a digital watch that beeps at the beginning of each hour. Use that as a reminder to pour yourself a glass of water. Vow to drink that water before the next beep. If you drink only one small (6 ounce or 180 ml) cup per hour, you'll have consumed 48 ounces (1.4 liters) by the end of an 8-hour workday.
continue...wait 4 me, plzzzzz:p

[tung0211]

My mom keeps reminding me to drink enough water daily. When my mild syptom of gout coming back, I found out drinking at least 2 L per day helped me to get rid of that pain quickly.

Just my experience of how drinking enough water could affect your health.:)