Weight loss: How to calculate how much water you should drink every day

One of the most important discussions we have around weight loss is our water intake. Nutritionists and doctors have time and again spoken about the importance of water in weight loss and overall well being. In fact if you drink less water than what your body needs, it can jeopardize your weight loss goals. While we get to hear many drinking hacks like drinking water before meals, drinking water right upon waking up, and ensuring you stay hydrated throughout the day so you don’t mistake third as hunger, it all ultimately boils down to how much water you drink. But did you know that there is an actual method to calculate your water intake? Instead of generalizing 8 glasses of water, it can help you know how much is enough for you. Your weight and the amount of water you should haveThe amount of water a person should drink depends on his/her weight. And doesn’t it make more sense than putting everyone in one category of people who should drink the same amount of water? A person weighing 80 kilos will need more water than a person who weighs 60 kilos. The right way to calculate water weight would be to multiply your weight by 2 / 3 or 67% to know the water quantity. For example, if you weigh 60 kilos, divide it by 30 - it means you need to drink 2 liters of water daily. Your activity levelNow if you work out a lot, you will naturally need more water than a person who leads a sedentary lifestyle. Add approximately 350 ml for every 30 minutes of exercise or activity you do. Your food has water too!It’s not only the water you drink, but your body gets fluid even from the fruits and vegetables you eat. Like fruits like watermelon, orange, pineapple, strawberries have more water and vegetables like cucumber, spinach, zucchini are water rich vegetables. So in case you are having more of these fruits and vegetables, you can maybe cut down a cup from your daily intake.