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Drinking Water - Do you get enough?

Does anyone here ACTUALLY drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? I've been trying to increase my water intake but was wondering if this is an attainable goal on an everyday basis?

I wake up and have a glass, knocking out one for the day. So far today I've had one glass of water and two cups of coffee :X I made a huge pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade at my house and use the 'on the go' packets at work. When I add Crystal Light it makes drinking water easier because it's tasty--- plus it has antioxidants and vitamins. Anyone else ever tried it?

What things do you do to make sure you get enough water each day? Are you able to drink enough water (the recommended amount)?
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I'm good for three 32oz. glasses a day, more if I go to the gym. My wife has a terrible time getting enough. Most experts will tell you that coffee and soda don't count even though they're 99% water. I read a book a few years ago about the importance of staying hydrated. It's amazing all the benefits you get from drinking water....especially the pain relief.
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When I exercise I get more water too- that's a given.

I found thee other facts about how important hydration is when I was browsing the Crystal Light site...
- Hydration plays a critical role in maintaing a normal body temperature.
- Hydration improves digestion.
- Hydration lubricates joints and tissues.
- Hydration aids in the elimination of waste and toxins from the body.
- Hydration assists with the movement of nutrients through the entire body.

Any other tips on getting enough water? I started drinking a glass as soon as I wake up -- it helps get me going!
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I have to force myself to drink water as I really don't much care to drink it.

I do drink other liquids through the day to keep my body replenished though.

BUT, I make an attempt at the water......
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Originally Posted by Coconut12 View Post
Does anyone here ACTUALLY drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? I've been trying to increase my water intake but was wondering if this is an attainable goal on an everyday basis?

I wake up and have a glass, knocking out one for the day. So far today I've had one glass of water and two cups of coffee :X I made a huge pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade at my house and use the 'on the go' packets at work. When I add Crystal Light it makes drinking water easier because it's tasty--- plus it has antioxidants and vitamins. Anyone else ever tried it?

What things do you do to make sure you get enough water each day? Are you able to drink enough water (the recommended amount)?
Anyone got a link to this actual recommendation of 8 Glasses a Day?
Every Doctor I've heard when pressed, states there is no actual recommendation.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...-water-per-day

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
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Drinking enough water is a challenge...My daily intake is around 4-6 cups.
There was an article on NaturoDoc website stating that you need app. 1/2 oz water per every pound of your weight, and app. 2.3 oz if you're active physically.
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I get in a 1/2 gallon to a gallon a day. I love water and can drink it straight from the tap. I imagine that it is flushing away fat. Technically, that isn't true, but it helps me chug it down!
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Water alone is not enough if disease is a concern. If you notice an orange it contains water, nutrients, vitamin C and sugar. I drink sugared softdrink daily with lemonjuice-flavoured icecubes. It is my own theory and through self-experience that you can never get diabetes if you are constantly taking in lemonjuice. I must be the only person in the world to drink sugared softdrink with lemonjuiced-flavoured icecubes and never get diabetes or heart disease if I eat meat pies and eggs now and then. Water being flavoured becomes tasty and encourages more fluid in the body. I believe cancer attacks sugar molecules, and too much sugar can attract all cancers and get flushed out through urine as the body cannot take excess sugar, that's why I drink sugared softdrink. The body cannot also take too much water, so it is exited through urine along with toxins, excess sugar and fat.

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Does anyone here ACTUALLY drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? I've been trying to increase my water intake but was wondering if this is an attainable goal on an everyday basis?

I wake up and have a glass, knocking out one for the day. So far today I've had one glass of water and two cups of coffee :X I made a huge pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade at my house and use the 'on the go' packets at work. When I add Crystal Light it makes drinking water easier because it's tasty--- plus it has antioxidants and vitamins. Anyone else ever tried it?

What things do you do to make sure you get enough water each day? Are you able to drink enough water (the recommended amount)?
I don't think I get 8 glasses a day but doing a lot better than I used to!! Maybe 6-7 a day right now. And I haven't had pop for over 2 yrs!!! And I sure don't miss it.

Actually lately I've heard they increased (and I'm not for certain who "they" is.. I wasn't listening closely enough) from 8 glasses of purified water a day to 9-13!!!!!
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Drinking water-Do you get enough?

Drinking enough water is very good for good health.I do take water very regularly especially very early in the morning before brushing my teeth.
Experts recommend that drinking enough water is very vital to health.At least I take a minimum of eight glasses of water every day. EMMANCO
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