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I have always had a problem with drinking a great deal of liquid. This is something both my mother and her sister have as well. I am drinking more than I ever have before, my urine is light and pale, but I am no where near where I should be. I am sipping through the day, take a bottle of Water with me when I am in the car, I am losing weight. Am I hurting myself? I had my first fill yesterday and it is harder yet.

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I have always had urinary problems and my doc says that your urine should be pale in color and no big odor. Also, I don't drink alot during the day and my doc says that there is a lot of Water in all the foods we eat so not to worry so much. Just make sure you drink a couple of glasses a day of some kind of liquid. Water is best!

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Your body should tell you when you need liquids. Pale pee is a great sign. They've pretty much thrown out the old "8 glasses of Water a day" for everyone theory. Different people need diffeent amounts. Like anything, it's a habit you can get into. Carrying a water bottle with you is great. I keep one in my car, by my sofa, by the computer, by my bed. If you are not a water drinker (lots of folks hate it) there are a zillion types of teas out now with wonderful flavors (not that instant crap, but tea bags or loose tea leaves to make tea). Sounds to me like you are really on the right track. You might also get some clear Protein Drinks (Isopure puts a great one out that comes in a bottle and has 40 g of Protein and 160 calories).

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