Too much water?

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Registered: 11-30-2006
Too much water?
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Mon, 06-25-2007 - 10:24pm
Is there such a thing as drinking too much water? I drank 70 ounces of water today and I feel and look so bloated! I look like I'm pregnant! I believe someone on this board wrote a way to figure out how much you are suppose to drink for your body. I think it was half of your body weight in pounds. Is that right? Does anyone else feel like this after drinking their water intake?
Lori

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Registered: 11-12-2001
Sat, 11-10-2007 - 8:28pm
WOW - who wuddathunk it? That's interesting.





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Registered: 12-13-2007
Sat, 01-26-2008 - 8:56pm
I saw the fitness gure on Oprah - is Bob Green?

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Registered: 12-05-2006
Mon, 01-28-2008 - 12:41pm
You can drink too much water.

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Registered: 08-16-2005
Mon, 01-28-2008 - 2:33pm
You definitely can drink too much but I don't think it can be a predetermined amount for everyone I drink about 120 oz a day and I'm perfectly fine. I also think it depends on your activity level etc.

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Deirdre

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Registered: 04-01-2008
Wed, 04-09-2008 - 8:13am
hi lori, recent research is saying that there is no need to drink huge quantity of water. its only helps to clear kidney and maintain the function of it. You can drink water but there is no need to have this much of that you look like you are pregnant.. :-) . recently i ran across a site where i found many information like this. You can take a tour on http://www.rvita.com. hope this will help you.
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Registered: 07-15-2009
Wed, 07-15-2009 - 2:38pm
I used to be an avid cross country and track & field runner in high school. The rule of thumb back then was no more than a quart (32oz) per hour. Anything more than that your body cannot absorb the liquid and you're just expanding your stomach. I don't see why there would be a maximum threshold, our kidneys are pretty efficient, you'll just have to go to the bathroom a lot.
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Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 07-16-2009 - 11:13am

Thanks for the note!!


I know I'm no where near enough water, so have to bump up my intake!


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