How much water do you drink?
@lolalolacherrycola (899)
United States
April 3, 2008 1:08pm CST
I don't like to drink water even though I know it is good for you.
How much water do you drink each day?
Do you drink bottled or tap water?We all know that water is essential for life. Although you can live for as long as two months without food, you’ll die after only a few days without water.
Especially since water makes up about 2/3 of your body weight.
You need water:To breathe
To keep your brain working
To regulate your body temperature
To lubricate your joints and spinal discs
To digest your food
Plus dozens of other important body functions
I just hope I am getting most of my water in other ways — soft drinks, coffee, iced tea . . .
But these drinks aren’t so healthy . . . In fact, many of them even lead to dehydration. And they certainly aren’t an adequate replacement for fresh, pure water.
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18 responses
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I hardly ever drink water I just don't like it. Tap water scares me as they are always finding some kind of bacteria in it that can make you sick. I do drink flavored bottle water once in awhile but it just does not satisfy my taste buds. Iced tea is good in teh summer time.
@lolalolacherrycola (899)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I have also read articles that claim a lot of the bottled water is no better for you than tap water.
Thanks for responding!
@tinglyfeet (4)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I drink quite a bit of water, almost the full recommended 8 tall glasses a day. Then again, I actually like water...I know...gasp.
I've always preferred it to sugary drinks or even juice.
Have you tried squeezing some fruit into your water? Doesn't have to be lemon, any kind of fruit. Just to give it a little pizazz.
@lolalolacherrycola (899)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I have tried that and still hate it.
Guess I am a sugar addict.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
5 Apr 08
I don't drink much water plain from the tap, I get my water through tea etc, I have been like that all of my life.
@dandan07 (1906)
• China
14 Jan 09
Water is needed by our body.
It is said that eight cups in a daty, can help our body to keep in a good condition. But I can not make it.
In summer, I may drink more to keep cool, while in the winter I will drink about four in a day, so that I will not go to the toilet very often.
@clei914 (28)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I've always wondered if it was a myth about drinking eight glasses of water a day. I've heard it was. Even if it isn't, I don't drink eight glasses of water a day. There's tea, milk, and soda in the fridge and with those temptations...it's really rather hard. Although, I do drink water at night which would explain why I'm always up going to the bathroom. I'd say I drink about three or four glasses a day.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
4 Apr 08
i drink lots of water everyday as i love water... my parents teach me to drink water since i am still very young... and as i grow older, i get used to it... so i have no problem at all drinking lots of water everyday...
@pretty_babe (704)
• New Zealand
4 Apr 08
Hi there.
The only way that I drink my 8 Tall Glasses of Water is by drinking my approximate 5 Soup Bowls of Milo and stuff a day.
Catch ya later.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I drink a lot of water...a real lot. I have heard that it is not essential to health to drink all that much as water is found in many of our foods. I just happen to like it more than other drinks. Oh....and I do not drink tap water. Where I live, it tastes like bleach...pretty nasty stuff.
@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
4 Apr 08
thats true we need pure water in our system for opur blood to flow freely...i drink lots of water and juices everyday...i think i consume around 6 glasses of water and fruit juices combined sometimes more than that specially when we have hot and humid weather...
@valatha1969 (246)
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4 Apr 08
I drink 10 to 12 glassesof water per day as it helps to keep our body fit n healthy.
@bobet17 (158)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
I dont like to drink water too much,I drink 5 or less glasses of water a day,even though I know It is good for our health I like juices,soft drinks etc. Many people said that It is godd for our skin and help to remove dirt in our body,but I keep on trying to drink a lot of water atleast 8 or more glasses of water a day.
@amitaliasb2 (153)
• India
4 Apr 08
I do love drinking a lot of water. Its obviously rejuvenating to drink at least a glass of water every hour. I don't drink water after food as that may cause indigestion. I normally drink 11 to 12 glasses of water everyday. This keeps me sharp and fresh all the time.
I advice you too to make a habit of it. You know how important it is, so just compel yourself into it a few times and then you will want it again and again. Its fun to get addicted to drinking water. Take Care.
@renaud_tan (416)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
hahaha, i love water.. ^_^ it helps me stay fresh cool and thirst free..
@whittby (3072)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I just read that we don't need those eight glasses a day! I don't believe it. I drink bottled water now since we live in an area where the water is horrible - hard and not very tasty! I don't know how many bottles I drink - we have a problem around here with everyone leaving half full bottles around the house. I don't think it's me, but I could be wrong. Sounds gross but I end up finishing some of those bottles!
@megumiart (3771)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I drink a lot of water. I could easily go through a gallon in two days by myself. xD
@gemini_rose (16264)
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3 Apr 08
No, I do not drink enough water either. But I do not worry about it much, I drink water when I am really thirsty and that is about it. I drink coffee and so my excuse is that it is made with water and so I am drinking quite a lot of water really when I have a coffee!! I expect I will age really badly because of it, but never mind!
