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You’re writing with an authoritative tone, but I’m confused by what you’re trying to say. I drink a lot of water. I keep a 2 liter bottle on my desk and refill

You’re writing with an authoritative tone, but I’m confused by what you’re trying to say. I drink a lot of water. I keep a 2 liter bottle on my desk and refill it 2-3 times over the course of a work day. Sometimes more, sometimes less. I also drink tea and coffee, and sometimes beer in the evening. I drink water because I want to? It’s not exactly being thirsty (I sometimes get thirsty when I’m out and about for extended periods; that feels different). It’s just wanting to drink water, and water being there. Should I be worried? Should I be limiting myself to only drinking water when I feel truly thirty? I’m also an amateur marathon runner, and I reckon I probably drink much less liquid while running a marathon than in a comparable 3.5 hour block working (although I drink a lot of water and sports drink after finishing). Edit: In case it matters, I don’t drink water because I’ve bought into “stay hydrated” hype. I’m well aware that I drink more than enough water to meet my body’s needs. I just like it.

8372049 2y ago
> You’re writing with an authoritative tone. Bad habit, sorry. I'm probably a lot more humble and open to being wrong than I seem, promise. What I'm trying to say is that in most circumstances, with several notable exceptions, the body will self regulate these things perfectly fine, and most people in most cases don't have to actively "stay hydrated". Exceptions apply. Drinking ±6 liters throughout a work day sounds a lot to me, but I am in no way qualified to judge, authoritative tone or not :) I do not know how big the margins are. What I do know is that two of my friends have needed medical attention (routine stuff) for urinary tract issues due to prolonged excessive water consumption, because they were trying to "stay hydrated". There's also been several medical professionals, i.e. doctors and researchers, warning about "stay hydrated" campaigns run by bottled water companies in my country. I don't know if it's as big a thing in other countries. English is my third language, so sorry if the things I write are unclear.
- zztop44 2y ago
  Thanks heaps for coming back to clarify, that makes total sense. I just did a bit of research and it does seem like I’m drinking more water than medically recommended, although I don’t know how big the margins are either. Anyway, thanks for engaging!
- dbalatero 2y ago
  I constantly have to remind myself to drink water. I ignore all cues to drink and only notice when it's an emergency. I have to actively engage to remember to hydrate. It's a huge problem for me.

8372049 2y ago

> You’re writing with an authoritative tone. Bad habit, sorry. I'm probably a lot more humble and open to being wrong than I seem, promise. What I'm trying to say is that in most circumstances, with several notable exceptions, the body will self regulate these things perfectly fine, and most people in most cases don't have to actively "stay hydrated". Exceptions apply. Drinking ±6 liters throughout a work day sounds a lot to me, but I am in no way qualified to judge, authoritative tone or not :) I do not know how big the margins are. What I do know is that two of my friends have needed medical attention (routine stuff) for urinary tract issues due to prolonged excessive water consumption, because they were trying to "stay hydrated". There's also been several medical professionals, i.e. doctors and researchers, warning about "stay hydrated" campaigns run by bottled water companies in my country. I don't know if it's as big a thing in other countries. English is my third language, so sorry if the things I write are unclear.

zztop44 2y ago
Thanks heaps for coming back to clarify, that makes total sense. I just did a bit of research and it does seem like I’m drinking more water than medically recommended, although I don’t know how big the margins are either. Anyway, thanks for engaging!
dbalatero 2y ago
I constantly have to remind myself to drink water. I ignore all cues to drink and only notice when it's an emergency. I have to actively engage to remember to hydrate. It's a huge problem for me.