How Much Water Should You Drink Daily?

Drinking the accurate amount of water for your body type and activity level is crucial to maintaining a proper fluid balance. Most people are unsure of how much water they should be drinking. It is shown that 75% of the American population is dehydrated on a daily basis.

The best way to calculate how much water you should consume is drinking between 64 ounces and 0.67% of your body weight.  For example, if your body weight is 150 pounds, then you need to drink anywhere between 64 ounces and 100 ounces (0.67% x 150) of water per day.

The amount of water you drink depends on your activity level (how much you sweat), how much caffeine or alcohol you drink daily and the temperature where you live.

Alcohol and caffeine are dehydrating, so you have to make sure you go “1-for-1.”

It is crucial to consume about 20 ounces of water (1-2 glasses) when you first wake up. Rehydrating your body in the morning will lead to clearer thinking, better energy and boosts your metabolism.  

An hour before exercise, drink an 8 oz. bottle of water, as proper fluid balance prior to physical activity will allow you to remain energized and focused during your workout. When you sweat, your blood plasma increases, and as a result sodium is excreted. So it is important to hydrate before intense exercise.

You can tell that you are drinking enough water if your urine is on the light side, urine is abundant, and if you have to empty your bladder every 2-3 hours.

When you first start to increase your water intake, you will be in the bathroom more often than you are used to, but that will only last a few days and then the body will adjust.

How To Drink Water When You Don’t Like The Taste Of Water:

 • Add slices of lemon, lime, cucumber or orange to water

• Add mint leaves to water

• Add your favorite flavor Emergency-C to water for sparkle and taste

• Drink your favorite flavor herbal tea, iced or hot

 • Heat water and drink with lemon

• Add ConcenTrace Trace Minerals, Celtic Sea Salt or Green Powder to water to increase nutrient content and improve the pH of your body

Supplements for Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

• Magnesium Citrate
• Calcium
• Potassium