The "1 Gallon Challenge"

[sweetpeadst]

Ok I would like to propose a challenge! It would be the " 1 Gallon Challenge" The Challenge is to drink one gallon of water a day for 30 days. Anyone with me??????????? If you are up to it sign in!!!!!!!!!!!

Challengers

Sweetpeadst
Caramelhonee
Pearlygurl
Natalied
Thickness
Landakaye
Candie1913
Webby
Mrsjones1
Tess1913
Baileyscream
KaiT
Beloved1
Hotshot
Sharee
DangerouslyShy
HWay
Onlylisa38
Naptrl
Prettykinks
Oglorious1

[natalied]

How long would the challenge go for?

[KinksnCurlz]

I drink a little more than that now :rofl: Sign me up please :up:

[sweetpeadst]

Let's give it 30 days and see the benefits from it. Speaking of benefits here is some FYI for you to read and think it over:



Benefits of Water



Your body cannot function properly when it's deprived of water. Did you know that a body loses at least 2 ½ to 3 quarts of water every day?

An average person should be drinking up to 2 quarts of water every day to replenish their system. However, the amount of water your body requires increases if you are over-weight, or are very active.

Most people don’t know that hydrating your body actually helps you to lose weight. Here are some more great benefits to drinking water:




Maintains muscle tone
Relieves constipation
Treats fluid retention
Rids the body of waste
Helps endocrine function


Cold water is best as it absorbs into your body faster than warm water.



Functions



When you drink water, you help each organ function properly.

Just breathing takes up to 1 ½ glasses of water each day. Your lungs, skin, intestines and kidneys together require at least 10 glasses of water everyday!

The water from your body is basically lost through urination, perspiration and breathing. This means that if you are very active or drink coffee or tea, you should remember to increase the amount of water you drink each day.

You will know that your body is dehydrated if you have dry skin and lips, if you feel tired or if your bladder is aching.

[pearlygurl]

I already do it anyway so count me in girls!!!

[sweetpeadst]

CaramelHonee I have you down.

Can you tell us what benefits you have seen since you are already consuming this amount???

[sweetpeadst]

O.K. Pearly I got you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[natalied]

I'm in!!!!

[thickness]

Count me in!

[sweetpeadst]

I have THickness and Natalied also!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[landakaye]

I'm in! And that is all I would have typed but well yall know about that...

[candie19]

I'm in.

How many glasses do I need to drink to make a gallon?

[webby]

Ok I would like to propose a challenge! It would be the " 1 Gallon Challenge" The Challenge is to drink one gallon of water a day for 30 days. Anyone with me??????????? If you are up to it sign in!!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet, you may want to ask your uncle about this. There's a condition that can kill you if you drink too much water. I'll see if I can find it online, but it's seriously deadly.

[webby]

I found it. My coworker's sister was hospitalized because of this.

Q. Can You Drink Too Much Water?
Your Guide, Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. From Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.,
Your Guide to Chemistry.
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A.
You've probably heard that it's important to 'drink plenty of fluids' or simply 'drink lots of water'. There are excellent reasons for drinking water, but have you ever wondered if it's possible to drink too much water. Here's what you need to know:

Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?

In a word, yes. Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia. Water intoxication is most commonly seen in infants under six months of age and sometimes in athletes. A baby can get water intoxication as a result of drinking several bottles of water a day or from drinking infant formula that has been diluted too much. Athletes can also suffer from water intoxication. Athletes sweat heavily, losing both water and electrolytes. Water intoxication and hyponatremia result when a dehydrated person drinks too much water without the accompanying electrolytes.

What Happens During Water Intoxication?

When too much water enters the body's cells, the tissues swell with the excess fluid. Your cells maintain a specific concentration gradient, so excess water outside the cells (the serum) draws sodium from within the cells out into the serum in an attempt to re-establish the necessary concentration. As more water accumulates, the serum sodium concentration drops -- a condition known as hyponatremia. The other way cells try to regain the electrolyte balance is for water outside the cells to rush into the cells via osmosis. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from higher to lower concentration is called osmosis. Although electrolytes are more concentrated inside the cells than outside, the water outside the cells is 'more concentrated' or 'less dilute' since it contains fewer electrolytes. Both electrolytes and water move across the cell membrane in an effort to balance concentration. Theoretically, cells could swell to the point of bursting.

From the cell's point of view, water intoxication produces the same effects as would result from drowning in fresh water. Electrolyte imbalance and tissue swelling can cause an irregular heartbeat, allow fluid to enter the lungs, and may cause fluttering eyelids. Swelling puts pressure on the brain and nerves, which can cause behaviors resembling alcohol intoxication. Swelling of brain tissues can cause seizures, coma and ultimately death unless water intake is restricted and a hypertonic saline (salt) solution is administered. If treatment is given before tissue swelling causes too much cellular damage, then a complete recovery can be expected within a few days.

It's Not How Much You Drink, It's How Fast You Drink It!

The kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time. As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. The bottom line is this: it's possible to drink too much water, but unless you are running a marathon or an infant, water intoxication is a very uncommon condition.
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm

[mrsjones1]

I'm in too!

[sweetpeadst]

Thanks everybody for joining the challenge. Now I will have a good support system! Thanks Webby for the knowledge about the water intoxication. Good Luck everybody!!!!!!!!!!!

[webby]

Count me in...let's all just be really careful!

[sweetpeadst]

OK for those who want to know there is 128 oz in a gal (I THINK) it takes 16 eight oz glasses to make a gallon. SO there you have it ( A little "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" moment)

@ Webby I feel you!!!!!!!!!!!! I got you weight loss/ Hair/ 1 gallon buddy

As far as everyone I don't suggestion you take your gallon of water and turn it up uintil it is gone in the matter of 10 minutes. What I suggest you do I you over the course of a day drink it until it is gone whether it is 2 cups a hour.

[webby]

OK for those who want to know there is 128 oz in a gal (I THINK) it takes 16 eight oz glasses to make a gallon. SO there you have it ( A little "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" moment)

@ Webby I feel you!!!!!!!!!!!! I got you weight loss/ Hair/ 1 gallon buddy



Yep, 128 oz per gallon. And thanks Sweet...I'm feeling the love, feeling the LOOVE lol.

[KinksnCurlz]

i drink approximately 90 oz of water per day. I'm not sure about 128 tho :scratchchin: dang, that's alot! hahahaha

benefits... hmmm, my mind tells my belly that i'm not hungry b/c i feel 'full'... that's about it