Having to go number one all the time!
For about the last month, I have been drinking about 1.5-2 litres of water a day. I have also had to pee alot! There are times when I have to go to the bathroom every 40 mins. Last night, I was up 3 times in 2.5 hours! And, everytime I pee a large quantity and its really clear.
So, does this mean that I am drinking too much water and that I should cut back? Or, does this mean that my body is flushing out the sodium? Are there any side effects of drinking too much water other than the constant need to pee, that I should be concerned about?
Thanks.
well, peeing too much may be because of the amount of water you're having...but it can also indicate other health complications that you might want to take a look at. I pee a lot too, during the entire day, but never in the middle of the night. The pee is clear because you are hydrated, so clear pee isn't something to be too concerned about.
Try going to your doctor, and checking for any excessive peeing as a symptom for something else that you may be unaware of.
As of the rest it could be too much water...but 2 liters a day is what I drink too, and what I see other people drinking as well....specialy if you have either a high protein diet, or are fairly active (exercise).
good luck!
Try cutting back to 1 litre a day. If you're not in an especially hot environment or doing a lot of exercise then you probably don't need so much. Stop drinking an hour or two before you go to bed if you don't want to be up all night. If you're drinking because you're excessively thirsty that's something to talk to your doctor about...... as it's one of the warning signs of diabetes.
Original Post by gi-jane:
Try cutting back to 1 litre a day. If you're not in an especially hot environment or doing a lot of exercise then you probably don't need so much. Stop drinking an hour or two before you go to bed if you don't want to be up all night. If you're drinking because you're excessively thirsty that's something to talk to your doctor about...... as it's one of the warning signs of diabetes.
I have been drinking so much because I have been told that alot of the hunger pangs we feel are often because of thrist, so I drink to keep myself feeling full (dont worry though, I am eating 1700-1900 calories a day too). So, Im not drinking because I am excessively thirdty. I do exercise alot (5-6 times a week), but I am living in a cold environment. I cut back a little and see it that helps.
Thanks for the replies
I drink 4 to 5 litres a day. I don't go that much anymore but when I first increased my water intake I was going all of the time and 3 time a night. Now I do get up one time during the night but I don't have to go all the time. Your body has to get used to it. They say drinking water (9.5 ph Alkalinity is the best water) is the only way to cleanse your body cells. I'd say give it a little more time.
All the latest studies say simply, drink when you are thirsty! One even stated that there are some disadvantages to having your body constantly used to so much water-- especially if you are somewhere you don't have easy access or you run out for a time.
There's something called hyponatremia where people have been known to drown themselves by drinking too much water-- in one well known case, a woman died by participating in a radio contest that involved drinking as much water as she could without going to the bathroom. Everyone involved in that contest is an idiot! Mostly this sort of thing happens to runners after a long race who consume too much water without replacing electrolytes.
Here's an interesting summary from Mythbusters of 4 water myths: http://www.mythbusters.com/four-common-myths- about-drinking-water.html
(Includes the one about drinking 8 glasses a day as being necessary).
WebMd: http://www.webmd.com/news/20080402/health-ben efits-of-water-oversold
Drinking excessive water hasn't been shown to help get rid of toxins either.
the one about the woman dying of water intoxication was because she had a MORE than a gallon of water. You won't die if you have 2 liters of water a day. Remember that your body is also 70% water, so no matter where I am I try my hardest to get at least a liter a day...makes me feel better as well - remember that it not only cleanses your cells, but it also helps the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins, including your bowels.
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Original Post by bananee:
the one about the woman dying of water intoxication was because she had a FULL GALLON of water. You won't die if you have 2 liters of water a day. Remember that your body is also 70% water, so no matter where I am I try my hardest to get at least a liter a day...makes me feel better as well - remember that it not only cleanses your cells, but it also helps the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins, including your bowels.
Um, I never said you'd die by having 2 liters of water a day. It was indeed, an extreme case that I referenced!
But, again, and again... it is a myth that drinking so much water "cleanses your cells" and even that it "helps the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins".
It's the myth that wont die, apparently.
I'm not saying water is bad for you, please don't take that impression away. I'm just saying that there are so many myths about these days about how much water you should drink, it drives me a bit bonkers when everyone still clings to that.
Original Post by javagen3:
Original Post by bananee:
the one about the woman dying of water intoxication was because she had a FULL GALLON of water. You won't die if you have 2 liters of water a day. Remember that your body is also 70% water, so no matter where I am I try my hardest to get at least a liter a day...makes me feel better as well - remember that it not only cleanses your cells, but it also helps the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins, including your bowels.
Um, I never said you'd die by having 2 liters of water a day. It was indeed, an extreme case that I referenced!
But, again, and again... it is a myth that drinking so much water "cleanses your cells" and even that it "helps the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins".
It's the myth that wont die, apparently.
I'm not saying water is bad for you, please don't take that impression away. I'm just saying that there are so many myths about these days about how much water you should drink, it drives me a bit bonkers when everyone still clings to that.
I know.I didn't mean that you said that you'd die if you had 2 liters of water a day. What I meant is that normaly what people drink is 2 liters at the very most...try having 3 and you'll probably feel like a balloon about to burst.
I read both the links you posted, and it was said that there is no scientific prove that it does aid, but there isnt any in that it doesn't.
I agree that maybe its overrated in a way....but I do admit from self experience that it has helped me in at least make me feel better overall, plus my bowels seem to benefit as well (sorry tmi)
either way it does state that if you do live in a place where there's hot weather most of the time, or if you are doing exercise, you need to drink more water. hands down.
Here's a good one: What temperature is your water, usually?
If you drink ice cold water, it's going to go right through you. Same with hot water. (This applies to teas and coffe as well.)
For the purpose of hydration, you should aim at cool water. Like, a little cooler than the room you're in at most. Unless you're in a sauna, or some silly place like that. Let's just say 60-65 is a good temperature.
I drink a lot of water, I actually drink constantly. It became a habit when I was in a hot enviornment and frequently doing exhausting things. Don't wait to drink until you're thirsty, because you're body actually needs water by that point. Preempt dehydration by drinking regularly.
Original Post by expfcwintergreen:
Here's a good one: What temperature is your water, usually?
If you drink ice cold water, it's going to go right through you. Same with hot water. (This applies to teas and coffe as well.)
Curious. Do you have a reference for that?
Also, you really don't know you need water until you get thirsty! Although if you happen to be in a climate where you are not used to the dryness, then it is as you suggest a very good idea to preemptively prevent dehydration.
