How much water do you drink a day?

I know that while you are in ketosis, drinking lots of water helps flush out all the fat your body is burning. But now that I am no longer in ketosis, I feel like all that water is just making me feel bloated. I drink ~100-128 oz (up to 16 8oz glasses) of water a day.

Just curious if any of you in pre-maintenance or maintenance have found a need for a different amount of water than when you were in ketosis.

Thanks,
Cathy

I think alot of people say you should drink half your weight in ounces. Therefore, you being 125 lbs. half that is around 65 oz. Maybe someone else can help with whether you are drinking too much or the right amount. I'm struggling to drink close to 100 which is what I need to be doing.

Hi there! This is my first time posting in this forum (Maintenance), and had something to say here.

First, several new (controlled) studies have been done at top research institutions that debunk the myth that you need X ounces of water per day. They also found that caffeine does not make you dehydrated, despite what most folks say that coffee and cola don't count toward your X ounces of water per day.

That said, I now speak from my own experience. I've lost 40 pounds and, with a bit of bouncing up and down again, have maintained for years. Sure, I'd still like to get down another 10 pounds or so, but I still consider myself in maintenance.

A couple weeks ago (ok, so I'm in an "up" bounce right now), I decided to up the water to at least 80 ounces per day. I did this religiously for 2 full weeks.

Guess what. I've never felt so lousy! I was bloated and my belly was achy all the time. That, and I was constantly thirsty! I'm one of those people who get thirstier the more I drink.

I stopped all the water and went back to my normal coffee in the morning, green tea with lemon a couple times during the day, and a few glasses of this or that, and I feel much better. Within a day my belly wasn't as bloated.

Having done "the LC thing" for about 6 years now, I can honestly say the one thing that I've learned is that each of us is different, and we react differently to everything. You just have to find what works for YOU, and then stick with it.

Thanks for the comments. For the past few days I have been drinking less water, 80-88oz from 120-128oz, and I feel a lot less bloated. I do think it is an individual thing, and I'll continue to keep track of it and see how I feel.

I'm with BawdyWench. I think it's best to listen to your thirst. Don't overdo caffeine and artificial sweeteners in drinks, but I don't think we evolved chugging more water than our thirst tells us to. Imagine those caveman ancestors hunting and gathering, but only for breif moments when they didn't have their faces in the river, drinking 100+ ounces of water every day.

On a daily basis, I usually drink 2 or 3 20-oz pint glasses of water, plus coffee, tea, the occasional diet soda, etc.

Since being on maintenance I have dropped down my water intake considerably--mostly because I hated having to go to the bathroom all the time! During the weight-loss phase I was always on the lookout for an available restroom, or scheduling my drinks around what I had to do that day. It's a relief not to be on a first-name basis with all the restrooms in town any more!

yes, I only went to the bathroom 3 times at work yesterday, compared to practically every hour before , what a PITA. It's nice not getting up multiple times in the middle of the night too.

i believe it might be 64 oz water a day. i drink usally 2 quarts of water . summer time 3 quarts/ sue

Hi For Optimal health all you need is 64 ozs. of water a day. Water is good for many reasons. One main reason I think it that it keeps your skin and complextion healthy.
But, for someone that does not like water, or bloats from too much, I would say any amount that you could get in daily is good!

I drink an over abundance of water daily, and I will agree that there are some days that I feel like a bloated pig. But, they say that water eliminates the bloat, so just keep drinking it!

Good Luck to All
Brenda