FabSwingers.com forum: Fluid intake..

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

When i worked in Health Care im pretty sure i remember seeing a 'tool' that was based on weight of the individual and how much they should be drinking..

I can not find anything like this on google. Im just looking at it for my own personal benefit. I see as a general rule its 2 litres for women and 3 litres for men,,, i'm guessing this is down to average weight also. I know there are dangers to drinking too much water as it will flush out the bodys natural electrolites (think thats the correct term).. but im convinced that 2 litres is wrong for a larger lady like myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't go off a set amount, and have no idea what my fluid intake is. I go by whether I'm feeling thirsty and what colour my wee is! If it's dark, drink more water. You have to consume a lot of water in a short period of time before it becomes dangerous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't go off a set amount, and have no idea what my fluid intake is. I go by whether I'm feeling thirsty and what colour my wee is! If it's dark, drink more water. You have to consume a lot of water in a short period of time before it becomes dangerous. "

I probably get through 1.5 litres a day, more if I had a night on the vino

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

The last I remember seeing on the subject was that there wasn't a set amount and the old 2L a day guide was a slight urban myth, and the actual requirement was plenty of fluids (Inc within food) not a prescribed additional water intake.

However, my biggest weight loss was partially achieved by the simple tactic of drinking water when I was "hungry" between meals.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The last I remember seeing on the subject was that there wasn't a set amount and the old 2L a day guide was a slight urban myth, and the actual requirement was plenty of fluids (Inc within food) not a prescribed additional water intake.

However, my biggest weight loss was partially achieved by the simple tactic of drinking water when I was "hungry" between meals."

Yes im aware that hunger is actually a sign that a person is thirsty. Like yourself, i have had bigger weight losses when i have kept my fluid intake to around 3 ltrs

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm with Ruby I go by the colour of my wee

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm with Ruby I go by the colour of my wee

oh i generally do too.. was just a convo i was having with my mother and it reminded me of something i saw when i worked as a HCA in relation to weight of an individual and how much water they should be drinking..

unsure if the NHS still use a 'MUST' tool for malnutrition..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The heavier you are, the more water you should drink. As a guide, someone weighing 150lbs should drink around 2.8 litres compared to someone weighing 300 lbs who should drink 5.8.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The heavier you are, the more water you should drink. As a guide, someone weighing 150lbs should drink around 2.8 litres compared to someone weighing 300 lbs who should drink 5.8."

Thats what i thought,, but dammed if i can find something that says that on the NHS website its all saying '2 litres women, 3 litres average man'.. will no mention of 'depending on weight'

unless im completely blind lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I remember when I last read about it from a decent source and not just trash off the internet that food accounts for a large portion of liquid intake anyway, so drink litres and litres of water a day isn't necessary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm with Ruby I go by the colour of my wee

unsure if the NHS still use a 'MUST' tool for malnutrition.. "

Yeah they do

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

pm me please cute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on a healthy eating plan/weight loss programme, and they say to drink 3 litres of water a day.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I'm on a healthy eating plan/weight loss programme, and they say to drink 3 litres of water a day."

I'd be pissing like a horse on that!

You don't have to drink just water. Tea, coffee, etc all count.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm on a healthy eating plan/weight loss programme, and they say to drink 3 litres of water a day.

I'd be pissing like a horse on that!

You don't have to drink just water. Tea, coffee, etc all count."

I did at the start but your body adjusts to the volume.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I'm thirsty now

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"Yes im aware that hunger is actually a sign that a person is thirsty. Like yourself, i have had bigger weight losses when i have kept my fluid intake to around 3 ltrs"

I actually didn't know that, it was just a means of distracting me from eating unnecessarily!

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Probably less than you think..

Have a look at the 421 regime for fluid maintainence.

before anyone mentions, it isn't an improvement on the 420 system!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Agree with most of the posts above- I tend to base it on wee colour. Although I do try and make sure I get 1.5 litres as a minimum (I take a big bottle of Buxton to work with me).

I tend to get headaches very easily when I've not d*unk enough, even though I may not feel thirty!

I also have a silly rule for myself- "no beer till my piss is clear!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend to get headaches very easily when I've not d*unk enough, even though I may not feel thirty!

This for me too. I haven't had a 'jump through a window to end the pain' migraine since I started concentrating on drinking enough during the day

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I drink enough tea to sink a battleship in the morning!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your fluid intake should mostly be based on ideal body weight which is a number based on height. Most average sized people would need 60-70ml/hr to keep hydrated as a baseline. Add in more for exercise or any reason you are sweating or loosing fluid for some other reason.

The whole 2l of water is mostly made up and you can get by on far less than that. If you drink when you are thirsty the vast majority of the time you will get all you need. Forcing yourself to drink has absolutely zero health benefits, particularly if you drink things that aren't water.

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By *rMrs_CCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

18-60 35ml per kg body weight.

60+ 30ml per kg

If they are obese, then you average it as 2-3 litres.

PENG book for Healthcare professionals. I use it all the time in my degree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You'll be surprised how much fluid you take in without realising it. Water in food counts for a lot making the 2-3ltr target easily achievable.

Get 3ltrs in and you will see your bodyweight drop as there will be less water retention.

Start with a pint as soon as you wake. You'll feel and look better for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been told to drink less than what most of you are saying. My consultant says to drink only 1L a day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The numbers you quoted OPare just a general guidance. It's all individual on ones on body.

Plus you have to take into account pre existing health conditions and and medical history.

As long as your not showing signs of dehydration and not suffering from an acute kidney injury AKA AKI then your all good.

To be sure go to your Drs and request some FBCs & U&Es

Hope that helps x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm terrible at my fluid intake

....it's something I need to change

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"I have been told to drink less than what most of you are saying. My consultant says to drink only 1L a day."

This is because you get the remainder from food, as a couple have said.

You drink 1L, within your overall consumption of 3L

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hydrate when my body tells me I need to.

It's a marvellous concept called 'being thirsty'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I remember when I last read about it from a decent source and not just trash off the internet that food accounts for a large portion of liquid intake anyway, so drink litres and litres of water a day isn't necessary."

I'm with Lib and sharp dressed man. I was told by a nutritionist that you judge it by your wee. Clear and no smell means you're hydrated enough.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The numbers you quoted OPare just a general guidance. It's all individual on ones on body.

Plus you have to take into account pre existing health conditions and and medical history.

As long as your not showing signs of dehydration and not suffering from an acute kidney injury AKA AKI then your all good.

To be sure go to your Drs and request some FBCs & U&Es

Hope that helps x"

im prone to kidney infections and have stage 2 kidney disease.

have myxodema (severe hypothyroidism)..

so just trying to be the best i can be and i believe it starts with being hydrated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The numbers you quoted OPare just a general guidance. It's all individual on ones on body.

Plus you have to take into account pre existing health conditions and and medical history.

As long as your not showing signs of dehydration and not suffering from an acute kidney injury AKA AKI then your all good.

To be sure go to your Drs and request some FBCs & U&Es

Hope that helps x

im prone to kidney infections and have stage 2 kidney disease.

have myxodema (severe hypothyroidism)..

so just trying to be the best i can be and i believe it starts with being hydrated"

Indeed it does...happy to help....I consider it my fab community service lol

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I hydrate when my body tells me I need to.

It's a marvellous concept called 'being thirsty'.

I'm glad someone said it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hydrate when my body tells me I need to.

It's a marvellous concept called 'being thirsty'.

I'm glad someone said it. "

When you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I hydrate when my body tells me I need to.

It's a marvellous concept called 'being thirsty'.

I'm glad someone said it.

When you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated

absolutely.. ideally a person should never feel thirsty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have been told to drink less than what most of you are saying. My consultant says to drink only 1L a day.

This is because you get the remainder from food, as a couple have said.

You drink 1L, within your overall consumption of 3L"

My consultant discounts fluids from food as not being relevant in the overall amount. I was suprised at the small amount of fluids he recommends and i drink far more otherwise im very thirsty. However i do suffer from the bad effects caused by drinking more

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Does anybody know if drinking too much water alters the salt content in your body? I can drink pint on pint on pint of juice per day and heard something about salt..

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