Drink water like a fish.
Based on my weight, I should be drinking 94oz of water a day ~ that’s around 2.79L.
How Much Water Should I Drink
From the Mayo Clinic: Another View on Water Intake
Water is essential, though—especially for dieters, yes, but it is necessary for everyone. Every human needs to drink a certain amount every day. This figure is different for each person, though most people have heard that eight 8 ounce glasses is the ideal. That amount is not the ideal; rather, it is the average amount.
Though experts disagree on the optimal amount of water, we’ve found many feel this formula is a good guideline. Take the person’s weight and divide it in half. This figure represents how many ounces of water this person should ingest each day. Of course, about 20% of this amount is generally figured to be ingested through foods—many foods are composed of high amounts of water, such as soups and many fruits. So, take the figure and subtract 20% of it to come to the real amount.
Here’s an example:
Let’s say a person weighs 240 pounds. Half of that is 120, so that would be 120 ounces. 20% of 120 is 24 (this is the amount of water this person gets from his food), so subtract 24 from 120 (120 – 24 = 96). So, this person needs to drink 96 ounces per day, which translates to 12 8 ounce glasses.
Tips for Drinking All that Water
First thing in the morning, right after getting out of bed, drink a glass of water. Guzzle it down.
Drink another glass slowly while getting dressed and ready for the day.
Before eating anything, whether it is a snack or a meal, drink a full glass of water. Not only will this help you ingest the right amount of water, but it can help you to eat less because you will feel fuller.
Keep a large water bottle (at least 24 ounces) filled and next to you at all times. Sip on it throughout the day.
Add a low-calorie sweetener to your water bottle (e.g. Crystal Light)





by Today, I will… | Mommy Talks. Wife Stories , on July 22 2008 @ 6:38 am
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by Jen
, on September 20 2008
@ 1:37 am
wow.. i went back and read up on your water entries.
YOU DRINK SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH WATER! I LOVE IT!
I never meet my water goals. EVER.
You should really check out the Crystal Light packets. They are awesome; a bit spendy but boy do they make water taste fantastic. Different flavors available!
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