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Generally when you are feeling thirsty you are already in the early stages of dehydration. Best thing to do is monitor you water intake compared to how much you sweat and weight loss.

davidm724

That's right, the first sign of thirst means the body is 2% dehydrated. 15% water loss is right about where people die from dehydration. If your body is about 60% water, and you weigh 200lbs, 2 percent is about 38oz (or 2.4 lbs). Like these guys have already mentioned, drinking more than your body needs usually ends up being excreted by the body. You'd have to try really hard in order to over-hydrate yourself.
Oh, and the brain is 85% water, so you can see how dehydration can cause dizziness, dimmed vision, drowsiness, etc.

SnakePit

I drink about 2 and half to 4 gallons daily. I'm a 204 pound workout nut, with 1g per pound (usually) of bw protein, a medication that requires more water, and I just love water. I've drank freaky amounts since I was a little kid. lol. and never have had trouble.

I don't mind the few extra piss trips, I have a strong bladder from all these years and as long as I piss clear or close to it. Means very few toxins. Fine by me.

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