too much water?

[Stacy1980 0]

I am doing a 5 day pouch test now because I feel that my cravings have been out of control so back to the basics always does the trick.

So today, I am on day 2 and I am doing really well, but the question I have is: Is there such a thing as too much Water.

I am drinking 3 litters a day - thats 101.4 oz of water. I know i am not doing that much when i eat becaue of the whole waiting before and after, but i still average around 84 oz a day. I love water, especially when i put fresh lemon slices into my water bottle - yum yum!

Can this be harmful in anyway?

I know i have to ask my doctor, which I will on Wednesday, but wanted to see what your thoughts are.

thanks!:thumbdown:

[ToddNYG 0]

I don't see how but I don't really know. All I do know is reading your post made me have to go to the bathroom....lol

[kll724 3,055]

Too much Water is unhealthy. There was a woman that died last year from drinking too much. She was part of a radio contest. Be careful. Sorry, for the downer. :thumbdown:

[Stacy1980 0]

Todd, you made me laugh haha! thank god i work from home so the bathroom is 2 seconds away lol.

KLL! thats a sucky way to die! Ok, i am going to cut down. i guess too much of healthy stuff is not good either. That damn moderation - i will get it eventually :thumbdown:

[1unknownperson 0]

I looked it up online...

It's Not How Much You Drink, It's How Fast You Drink It!

The kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of Water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from Water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time. As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of Fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. The bottom line is this: it's possible to drink too much water, but unless you are running a marathon or an infant, water intoxication is a very uncommon condition.

[Stacy1980 0]

good to know! thank you so much.

I am sipping mine though out the day - nothing crazy.

[pickles123 0]

I drink at least 100 oz a day. The only problem with drinking too much Water is that it can dilute any medication you are taking ( that is what my Dr. told me); but, 100 oz is not too much.

[gramma-O 2]

The woman that died from drinking Water for the radio contest did so b/c she drank it extremly fast. Someplace, somewhere I read that 1 oz. per every ounce of your weight is what one should be drinking...at my highest weight, I would have drowned...:thumbdown: