Hi,

You have probably heard of the drink 8 glasses of water a day mantra that many health, fitness and diet gurus spout. 

Is there any truth to this?

I am 6′ tall and weigh around 175-180.  My wife is 5’1″ tall and weighs around 100.  Do we both need 8 glasses of water a day?

The answer is no.  And it seems that this 8 glasses is an urban myth.  A report in the American Journal of Physiology in 2008 could not find any valid evidence of this 8 glasses a day theory.

Now, no one is saying that you don’t need water.  You do need it, but there is a much smarter way for making sure you get enough water everday.

That is to drink some water throughout the day.   This is the important part.  You do need water.

If you don’t get enough water, you will become dehydrated.  That will basically make you feel like crap.

Dehydration has been linked to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, constipation and even – men, pay attention here - impotence and hair loss (Merck Manual of Health). 

So, to keep you energy levels up, drink some water throughout the day.  A good rule is to try and drink – even if it is only a few sips – some every waking hour. 

It doesn’t always have to be water.  Fruit juices, fruit and tea are good substitutes.  Soda, coffee and other sugar beverages are not good substitutes.

If you live in a warm environment or if you are exercising, then plan on drinking more. 

Otherwise, keep it simple.  Drink when you are thirsty.  If you find that you don’t get thirsty every often, then you might have to get in the habit of drinking a little bit throughout the day. 

My wife grew up in the Philippines and she never got into the habit of drinking water.  They only had a community pump for water. 

She still doesn’t drink much, but she is getting better at drinking throughout the day.

Bottom line is, maybe you will drink 8 glasses of water a day.  I know that I do sometimes.  But, for the most part, just drink a little all day long and you that should be enough.

Thanks,

Mike Val

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