Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Asked 5 months ago

How many ounces of water to drink for weight loss?

My friend told me drinking more water helps with losing weight. What's the recommended amount, specifically, how many ounces of water should one drink daily for weight loss? I'm trying to get fitter.

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Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Please, please, if you're trying to lose weight, don't just rely on general advice. I once ignored some discomfort and it became a bigger problem. While water is good, talk to a nutritionist or doctor about your specific needs. They can tell you exactly how much water, like maybe 70-80 ounces, based on your body and activity. Don't take risks.

Anil Singh Anil Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Good question! Staying hydrated is crucial, especially for weight loss and overall health, particularly if you have issues like high BP like me. My doctor always stresses drinking at least 3 liters (about 100 oz) of water daily. It helps with metabolism and flushing out toxins. Regular checkups and monitoring fluid intake together is important.

Swati Gupta Swati Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Oh, this is one of those questions that always makes me overthink! There are so many numbers out there. But generally, aiming for around 8-10 glasses, which is about 64-80 ounces, is a good start. Just try to space it out throughout the day so you don't feel bloated. You're doing great by asking!

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Maria George Maria George Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I totally get why you're asking this! It's confusing with all the different recommendations. Many experts suggest roughly half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 lbs, that's 75 ounces. But listen to your body and try to sip consistently throughout the day. It helps with satiety and metabolism, really!

Vikram Seth Vikram Seth Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When I visit my doctor at Fortis, they always emphasize asking specific questions. For water intake for weight loss, they recommend a personalized approach. It's usually upwards of 2.5-3 liters (around 85-100 ounces), but it depends on your activity level, climate, and health conditions. Please ask your own doctor for a precise number.

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Pooja Das Pooja Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I always worry if I'm drinking enough water, especially when I'm trying to lose weight! I try to hit at least 80 ounces, but sometimes I feel so bloated. Does anyone else feel like that? Or is it just me? I really want to make sure I'm doing it right.

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