How much water per day???

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I have been taking in a gallon or more of water every day for the past few years. I had always read that this is the level of consumption necessary for high intensity athletes such as bodybuilders and powerlifters. But lately I have been coming across more and more articles like this:

http://drbenkim.com/drink-too-much-water-dangerous.html

What do you guys think?

 

[Powerbuilder333]

Big difference between drinking a gallon of water over the course of a day, and guzzling 2 gallons to win a wii.
One cup of clean H2O an hour (give or take) is good for you. No down side.

 

[GUARDIAN]

i drink 1-1.5 per day and between 2-3 during the summer.

 

[silverskyline]

I drink at least a gallon if not 2 a day.

When it's hot out and I'm in the feald with the Corps I'm drinking maybe 3 gallons a day if I can.

Stay Hydrated, it is essential in every aspect.

 

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Big difference between drinking a gallon of water over the course of a day, and guzzling 2 gallons to win a wii.
One cup of clean H2O an hour (give or take) is good for you. No down side.

I agree, but he was saying that you don't even need to drink a gallon over the course of a day. He's basically saying that you only need to drink a little water each day, if any at all.

 

[footballstud]

Minimum 2 gals. Usually around 3

 

[chaos13]

i agree with everyone else. 1-1.5 during winter, 2ish during summer