Too Much Water?!

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04-14-2009, 03:41 PM
Alphatier

Too Much Water?!

A lot of my friends around me are telling me that I'm drinking way too much water(I drink approx. 5-7 liters). Is there anything called "too much water". If yes how much do you think should be the limit? I'm just curious to hear from you guys.
04-14-2009, 06:34 PM
almostgone

I don't think that's too much. I easily drink that much most days. What's your occupation?

AG
04-14-2009, 06:35 PM
FireGuy

Hypertremia is a condition caused by drinking too much water. Unless you are working all day in super humid conditions 1 1/2 to 2 gallons a day would be the upper end of hydration most people would require.
04-14-2009, 06:37 PM
almostgone

LOL, yeah SC qualifies as humid. 5 liters is what...a tad over a gallon?

AG
04-14-2009, 06:40 PM
jamyjamjr

3/4 gallon minimum is what you wanna be doing...
04-14-2009, 06:42 PM
FireGuy

Quote:

Originally Posted by almostgone

LOL, yeah SC qualifies as humid. 5 liters is what...a tad over a gallon?

AG

Believe so, I was not insinuating anything over 2 gallons will cause hypertremia just stating you can drink too much water and it can actually kill you. It's more prevalent amongst marathon runners and long distance cyclist who try and super hydrate themselves.
04-14-2009, 06:47 PM
almostgone

I know where you're coming from FG. Got a feeling his friends were throwing some "frantic" info at him.

AG

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Believe so, I was not insinuating anything over 2 gallons will cause hypertremia just stating you can drink too much water and it can actually kill you. It's more prevalent amongst marathon runners and long distance cyclist who try and super hydrate themselves.
04-14-2009, 06:51 PM
jimmyinkedup

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Believe so, I was not insinuating anything over 2 gallons will cause hypertremia just stating you can drink too much water and it can actually kill you. It's more prevalent amongst marathon runners and long distance cyclist who try and super hydrate themselves.

right on - combine that with electrolyte / salts lost due to excess perspiration in their case = formula for disaster.....
04-14-2009, 07:12 PM
Alphatier

So what do you guys think is the optimal water intake when cutting?
04-14-2009, 07:12 PM
Alphatier

Yeah I read an article about this woman who died after drinking too much water...kinda scarry!
04-15-2009, 06:57 AM
almostgone

Quote:

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

So what do you guys think is the optimal water intake when cutting?

Drink whenever you're thirsty. Don't see how 4-5 liters could hurt you. Just don't force it down if you're not thirsty. I usually go through at least a liter and a half minimum on leg days.

AG
04-15-2009, 09:20 AM
Hunter-S-Thompson

I drink about 8L a day sometimes more... only problem is I wake up every night to piss... gets pretty annoying
04-15-2009, 09:59 AM
tripmachine

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Hypertremia is a condition caused by drinking too much water. Unless you are working all day in super humid conditions 1 1/2 to 2 gallons a day would be the upper end of hydration most people would require.

probably not 'require' since most people never come near drinking even 1 gallon of water a day.... of course we all drink 1-2 gallons a day i'm sure but 'most people' probably drink half gallon if their lucky...