Drinking enough water

I have figured out a way to get enough water in every day (80 - 100 oz depending on the day) but omg I have to use the restroom like every 45 minutes.  Major pain in the butt. 

Am I really supposed to be drinking this much water?  Does this go away (probably dumb question, I doubt it)?

How much should I be drinking?

Yea you need to drink that much cause it does go right through you but at the same time it flushes out extra carbs and something like that so......

No, you are not supposed to drink that much water, but it's not likely to hurt you.  You get some water from the foods you eat, some from other liquids that you drink.  It's better if you're constantly sipping it rather than just tossing a bunch down.  A good indicator of whether or not you're getting enough water is checking to see if your lips are chapped, dry skin is often a signal that you need to drink more. 

You can drink up a 1/2 ounce for every pound you weigh.  I would try to get at least 32 ounces in every day if not a bit more.

Well good because the 80 to 100 oz is driving me crazy and definitely not sustainable.  Apparently I read the wrong advice somewhere?

I weigh 149 so I'll go with 40-60 oz every day depending on how much I exercise.

Sound better?

It's a myth that we need to be chugging down great bottles of water every day.  As a previous post said, we get a lot of water from our food.  Even meat is mostly water.   How much you need to top that up with actual liquid is an individual matter.  If you live in a hot climate or work in a hot environment you need more.  If you're heavy you need more than a light person.  If you do exercise you need more than if you're sedentary etc...  1 litre/2 pints extra is usually enough.

It's not a myth.  Yes we get water from the foods we eat but not enough to keep us sufficiently hydrated, plus our food contains sodium which causes water retention.  Drinking plenty of water keeps the system contunually flushing, it partners well with the fiber we eat and ensures bodily functions operate sufficiently.  I drink 4 litres (135 fl oz)  a day, every day, it's not a chore, it's just normal for me, I drink 1 litre of water before I get to work at 8.30am.  I use the toilet (restroom) every 90 minutes or so.

A nutritionist advised me that we do need a lot of water; however, the amount is dependent on a number of things: how active you are, weight, environment, etc.  Though there are some who need a lot of water, not everyone requires the same amount.  I was advised that a good way to determine if you are drinking enough water is to pay attention to your urine.  If you have a darker urine you aren't getting enough.  When your urine is lighter or clear, then you are getting the proper amount of water for you.

Hope this helps.

Original Post by ipiddock:

 I drink 4 litres (135 fl oz)  a day, every day, it's not a chore, it's just normal for me, I drink 1 litre of water before I get to work at 8.30am.  I use the toilet (restroom) every 90 minutes or so.

 If you're drinking so much because you're genuinely thirsty (rather than just out of habit) then consider seeing your doctor.  Excessive thirst is often an early-warning sign for diabetes.