1 oz water for every pound that you weigh?
Currently I've been reading several men's fitness magazines and I have read that one should drink 1 oz of water for every pound that he/she weighs. I have not seen this in any women's fitness magazines. Do you think this is a good idea? Is this supposed to help you lose weight?
1 oz water for every pound that you weigh?
I know when I was overseas in a hot dusty climate we were told the maximum safe "allowed" fluid intake was "no more than" 1 quart per hour for up to 12 hours under a *heavy* workload in the desert. But this would have to be balanced with maintaining a proper electrolyte/salt/potassium level in your body. We were told to NOT consume more than 1 quart per hour due to risk of injury or death. Basically death by consuming excess amounts of liquid. Another accepted method is to use the color of your urine and the sensation of thirst. The closer to clear the urine is the better. But if you are on supplements (protein, caffeine, NO, or etcetera) your urine could appear darker than without the supplements. I have learned how much water to consume during exercise or miltary activities to prevent hydration and always repeat that amount later for the same activities. So no more than one quart per hour, rely on the sensation of thirst, and look at the color of your urine. Good luck with all your fitness goals!