Should I pressure myself to drink more water?

[Anonymous]

Hello people, I have an issue:

After losing excessive weight/fat, I have noticed that I am no longer thirsty at all. I used to drink a lot of water in the past, even when I wasn't overweight. Now that my weight is normal again, I no longer crave it. Is there anything wrong with me? Should I pressure myself to drink it even though I don't want to?

The only thing I have changed in regards to my lifestyle is that now I work out and eat just a little less, but that still doesn't explain it.

Thanks

Yes.

No.

Other.

Updates

+1 y

Before: I used to drink around 8-9 glasses per day.
Now: There are days that I don't drink at all. However, I drink other stuff like coffee (1 glass of frozen coffee) and/or juice (1 glass).

[muffinguy]

Yes, you should continue to drink water even though you don't crave it as much as you used to. Without it you run the risk of dehydration and further health issues down the road. You can always infuse your water with fruits just to change up the taste and it's healthier than those water flavors that have artificial sweeteners in it. Our bodies are like 70% water, so you need to keep drinking it even if you don't feel like you need to.

[Streamhopper]

Water is very important. There's a reason we're more than 50% water. You don't need to be excessive about it; about 64 ounces a day is sufficient, if you can manage it. I can't, for surgical reasons, but I get as close as I can. You really do need it. I know it's not sexy and not all that alluring, but it loves you unconditionally. ;)

[Wonderer89]

I'd definitely try to up it a little. If you're only getting two glasses of other liquids try and match it with a glass of water each time. It's important to stay hydrated, and from a cosmetic perspective is so important for your skin let alone your health.

[writing_essays]

When you are overweight your water needs are higher. When you lose weight your water needs are lower. You may not need as much water anymore.

[CyberToothTiger]

Yes it's good to drink extra water, when i was sick last month
i wasn't getting enough water in me and severely dehydrated
i was admitted to the hospital and put on medications by IV
and liquids by IV they wouldn't let me go to i was hydrated
but i was sick with severe diarrhea and bowel infection.

[Blitzkrieger]

no that will not work out. it is a better idea to keep a bottle of water near you like for example in your car, at your desk etc. i do it that way and instinctively i take a sip every now and then without being really too thirsty. this way i have managed to always drink sufficient amounts of water without forcing myself to drink a lot in one go.

i hope this helps you out.

[underconstuxion206]

Yes, drink more water, it's good for your system. It helps flush your body of toxins and improves your immune system. Once your system gets rid of white urine, then you know you've had enough for the day.

[Phoenix98]

Technically the human body requires about 12 glasses of water a day to stay fully hydrated. So yeah you should defiantly try to drink more water.

Remember the human body is like 80-90% water so it's important to drink it.

[JudgmentDay]

If you want to, then you can always try and drink up to or about eight glasses worth of water a day. That's almost four 16.9 oz water bottles a day.

[ZealousZoroark]

Basically, if you feel thirsty, you're dehydrated. Drink regularly and you should be fine. It's good not to feel thirsty.

[Hidden_P]

Other.

It depends how much you were drinking now and before.

Were you drinking like 20 before and 4 now or the other way around?

[Hidden_P]

Loving how people are just jumping to conclusions as well. Read the question people. Jesus Christ. No details of before and after were given, before deciding she isn't drinking anything or not reading into the facts that she could be drinking more... am I the only person who went to school?

[BellePepper]

If you're not thirsty don't drink. Being thirsty is how our body tells us it wants water. If it doesn't want or need it, why force yourself?

[Luci92]

I don't think it will do you any harm to aim for the recommended amount of water per day.

[serious]

Yes, of course you should tell yourself to drink more water.

[Izzex3]

Please drink more water.
Especially if you're working out.

[Anonymous]

Isn't it just cause it's winter so you're not as thirsty?
If it's causing problems like headaches then try to force yourself to drink more, but otherwise just let your body tell you how much to drink

[Sara413]

Water is your friend.
Drink water.

[PizzaPrincess]

Yes, need to stay hydrated~

[ASEXY]

Yes, drinking water is a good thing.

[babeeeone]

Yes, water is good for you

[Máiiréad]

Water is essential