Weight Loss Support Give and get support here!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 10-28-2009, 05:39 AM   #1  
~Veronica~
Thread Starter
 
VernDern's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 579

S/C/G: 277/264/252

Height: 5'8" Age:26

Default Water Calculator!

So I just ran across this hydration calculator. It makes you put in your weight, asks how long you exercise, and a few other questions and it tells you how much water you should drink a day! I thought it was pretty cool. It seems to be a more exact answer than just the basic 8 glasses a day...because really glasses come in all shapes and sizes so how much is really a "glass"?

My results were: "138.5 ounces of water today, or 4.2 liters.
If you eat a healthy diet, about 20 percent of your water may come from the foods you eat. If you eat a healthy diet you can drink 110.8 ounces of water today, or 3.3 liters." Thats like WAY more than Ive been drinking! I need to get on the ball!

Check yours out at, nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm , if youre interested! =)



Sorry, its late and I cant sleep and Im a bit rambly! lol
VernDern is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 05:44 AM   #2  
Junior Member
 
angelfoxer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posts: 21

S/C/G: 186/179/130

Height: 5'6"

Default

That's really helpful! You're right, 8 glasses of water per day is very vague.

BTW, does this mean you exercise lots and lots?

Must go plug my specifications in and see what it says....
angelfoxer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 06:55 AM   #3  
Here we go again...
 
Sunnigummi's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MN
Posts: 1,209

S/C/G: 176/ticker/155

Height: 5'5"/ 65 in

Default

For me, it says I'm supposed to drink 2 - 2.5 liters of water daily. That works out to 2 bottles of aquafina (34 fl. oz = 1 L), which I manage to consume. Woohoo! I'm on target.

This link is really useful, thanks for posting it VernDern!
Sunnigummi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 07:00 AM   #4  
Registered Nut
 
RN BSN 2009's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 722

S/C/G: 325/325/150

Height: 5'6"

Default

I say just go by your urine color to determine if you're staying well hydrated or not
RN BSN 2009 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 07:03 AM   #5  
Senior Member
 
kaplods's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wausau, WI
Posts: 13,383

S/C/G: SW:394/310/180

Height: 5'6"

Default

Do you know who designed the calculcator? I would be suspicious of it's accuracy.

If you're on any medications, but especially blood pressure medications or diuretics, talk to your doctor before drinking more than 3 liters a day (and count all beverages, including coffee - it is not nearly as dehydrating as is often claimed - you do not have to drink extra water to compensate for coffee because most of the water in the coffee is used by your body just fine).

Water overdose (a potentially life-threatening condition, also called water poisoning, water intoxication, and hyponutremia) is rare, but if you're on blood pressure medications (even a small dose), unfortunately not that rare.

Last edited by kaplods; 10-28-2009 at 07:05 AM.
kaplods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 07:13 AM   #6  
Registered Nut
 
RN BSN 2009's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 722

S/C/G: 325/325/150

Height: 5'6"

Default

yes also if you have CHF or severe edema you should ask your dr. what your water intake should be.
RN BSN 2009 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 07:13 AM   #7  
Registered Nut
 
RN BSN 2009's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 722

S/C/G: 325/325/150

Height: 5'6"

Default

My readout said I should have 5.5 liters... I don't think so!!
RN BSN 2009 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 07:22 AM   #8  
Just Yr Everyday Chick
 
JayEll's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 10,852

S/C/G: Lost 50 lbs, regained some

Height: 5'3"

Default

A "glass" means an 8 oz. glass.

I aim for 64 ounces a day from drinking water (the 8 8-oz. glass rule). That plus other beverages and food gives me about what the calculator said.

Jay
JayEll is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 08:01 AM   #9  
Moderator
 
Heather's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,704

S/C/G: 295/225/back to Onederland

Height: 5'5"

Default

I actually don't worry about water. The research all suggests that between our food and other liquids we do pretty well at staying hydrated (and would likely know if we weren't). And of course it's important to stay hydrated!

Many people like to drink lots of water for other reasons, as well. It helps keep them full, for example.
Heather is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 10:54 AM   #10  
Senior Member
 
amynbebes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 489

S/C/G: 198/128/138

Height: 5'7

Default

Cool link, thanks! My said 92 oz which is right around what I drink.
amynbebes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 10:58 AM   #11  
Jessica, Becoming Me
 
garnetrising's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fields of Glass
Posts: 567

S/C/G: 260 / 199 / 150

Height: 5' 6" | MG: 185

Default

It looks to me like the calculator is mostly using this basic rule of thumb: half your weight in ounces a day. That's what I already aim for - and succeed in drinking. ^^
garnetrising is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 11:17 AM   #12  
Member
 
Lyndel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 30

Height: 5' 3"

Default

Good to know, thanks for the link. I confess I do not enjoy drinking water, even though I use a Brita filter. Sometimes I add a splash of juice to change the taste.
But at home I do keep a cup at my desk with a straw and make it a "task" to finish it while I work.
Lyndel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 11:25 AM   #13  
CanadianVeggie
 
L R K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,202

S/C/G: 207.7/207.7/150

Height: 5'6"

Default

2.6 L for me - which is just about how much I already drink
L R K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 11:25 AM   #14  
Paleo-ish Girl
 
Altari's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 942

S/C/G: 255.5/174/160

Height: 5'6"

Default

I need 146 ounces a day. It seems high, but I suppose it's right since I'm also breastfeeding.
Altari is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-28-2009, 02:52 PM   #15  
Senior Member
 
PammyFl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Jax Florida/Chicago
Posts: 779

Height: 5'11

Default

I drink almost 4-6 liters a day and I only need about 3 go me! I love water though so I have never really had any problems drinking a ton of it. It doesnt help that I have to run to the bathroom every 5 min though haha.
PammyFl is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:43 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.