Do you really take 8 glasses of water daily? / myLot

Nairobi, Kenya

August 17, 2016 10:09pm CST

According to the health experts,its advisable to take at least 8 glasses of water.Water is a major component in our body and it takes the highest percentage i our bodies.Even this is a simple advise that we all know of,it only remains our decision to practically take the recommended intake. I don't usually take the 8 glasses,but I do take some water which I feel is enough for me.Also it's obvious to take more water when its hot because we lose more by sweating and to take less when its cold.But anyway its healthy to drink lots of water.

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Nick R Thomas

@asfarasiknow (3341)

• Bournemouth, England

19 Aug 16

I once saw a TV show where the presenters tried to find out where the claim that we need 8 glasses originated from. They couldn't find any authoritative source for it. There is no doubt that we need a certain amount of water each day but we can get some of that from tea, etc.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

I think its just an 8 glasses of water in theory but not to be taken practically only to show that water is an essential component in our bodies.

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Nick R Thomas

@asfarasiknow (3341)

• Bournemouth, England

19 Aug 16

@waflay I think you are right.

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jaishankar

@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

18 Aug 16

@waflay,I have never tried to count,but drink a lot of water whenever I am thirsty.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

With taking lots of water,you are good to go.

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jaishankar

@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

19 Aug 16

@waflay Of course,I'm fit and well.Thanks.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47066)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

22 Aug 16

I don't drink anywhere near 8 glasses. I don't drink enough water, and I want to try and change that.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

22 Aug 16

You can try and take it in between intervals and you can be sure that it will work for you just fine.

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Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

19 Aug 16

I drink more than 8 glasses of water daily not because doctors advised it but due to thirst.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

22 Aug 16

Thirst is good because you will definitely take some water to quench it.

Denise

@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

19 Aug 16

No, I drink a lot of tea in the morning and some water at lunch and dinner but I think most of my liquid intake is in the morning. I never feel thirsty in the afternoon unless it's really hot.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

Even with tea,you are still getting your share of the water because it contains water in it.

Pinay Ako

@AkoPinay (11544)

• Philippines

18 Aug 16

I drink water a lot but I don't measure it so am not sure if I can consume 8

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

18 Aug 16

Its hard to measure up the amount of water intake and especially if its taken in intervals.

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Pinay Ako

@AkoPinay (11544)

• Philippines

18 Aug 16

@waflay yeah

snowy

@snowy22315 (169972)

• United States

18 Aug 16

No way do I drink this much water, but I try to drink it when I think of it. I fill up a water bottle and drink that throughout the day.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

Its still enough for you because the truth 8 glasses is lots of water to consume in a day.

AkatsukIJSN

@AkatsukIJSN (211)

• Philippines

18 Aug 16

Actually 8 glasses is an estimate on the minimum requirement your body needs to functions. As to the actual amount of water needed depends on the individual. It depends on your daily losses from sweating, urinating, and etc. Higher activity usually needs more water replacement. And water you consume is not limited to just water, it can be from soups, juices, or even fruits. One such fruit with high water content is an apple. Try to vary the food you eat so that you won't have to feel constricted on how much you should eat. Eat light and often is usually better than eating large meals more seldom. .

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

18 Aug 16

Its true water is needed essentially for our bodies to perform normally.And for sure beverages are okay because they have water in them.

Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

18 Aug 16

Yes, I do drink lots of water daily.

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waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

That's cool for the functionality of your body,

M. K. Albus

@MKAlubs (455)

• United States

18 Aug 16

I don't actually measure and keep track but, yes, that's about how much water I drink each day. Water is pretty much all I drink. I'm guessing about 3/4 of a gallon to one gallon a day. Not quite as much as a horse. Sometimes I will drink fruit smoothies. Every 6 or 7 full moons or so I will have a frozen margarita. (Although it's been almost a year since my last one. Maybe it's about that time.)

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@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

19 Aug 16

Its hard to really measure up your intake of water.