Water....

[Pearly]

I know this has been discussed before, at length, but I am having troubles remembering any information. :huh: (this is my carb-depleted smilie)
I am trying to up my water intake.....

How much does everyone else have? How do you determine intake?

[straitshooter]

i drink a gallon to a gallon and a half per day.

[letmein]

As much as I can without spending the whole day in the bathroom.

[EmilytheStrange]

At least 4 litres.

[CraveMuscle]

a gallon to a gallon and a half, depending if I'm staying home that day or having to be out and about and constantly scouting out bathrooms.

[Phoenix59]

4 to 6 liters

[Pearly]

Anybody know how many litres are in a gallon?
I have no idea what a gallon is.....

[Erik]

Approximately four.

[Pearly]

Originally posted by Thunder@Jun 2 2006, 07:37 AM
Approximately four.
Suh-weet. Thanks Thunder!

[Jypsie]

How exactly do you determine how much water you need to be drinking? I go for a gallon just because that's what everyone else says. But really, how do I know what I need?

[GraceGirl]

I drink different amounts day to day depending on my needs and training. I usually drink at least a gallon, but more if I've just had a refeed, and less if I'm a slacker. :laugh:

[Pinky]

By the looks of things, not enough. I think I only drink around 2 litres a day. Geez, now I gotta figure out how to get more in. :huh:

[janey]

Although there is a difference between a US gallon and Canadian gallon. :unsure:
I can't remember which one is smaller.

Edit: Found it. There are 3.785 litres per US gallon (note in Canada they use Imperial gallons and there are 4.54 litres per Imperial gallon)

Gotta love google...

[mcv]

4-5 liters usually.

[Jypsie]

OK, since no one seems to know the answer, I tried out my trusty ol' Google. Most sources said "6-10 8oz glasses a day". Period. This sounds like an answer someone gives when they really have no clue.
After a bit more searching I found a couple places that said 1/2 oz per pound of body weight. Minimum. Meaning if you are active you will need more. I guess this sounds a little bit more exact than just "drink x amount of glasses no matter what" . But still, this doesn't sound like a lot of water to me. Anyone else have sources or a formula for determining how much you really need?

[Vtek33]

2 gallons....because that is what my trainer tells me. ;)

[sweetie]

I am committed to at least 4 L. Once I've done that, I can go on to my yummy diet sodas!