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Drinking 3L + a day caused me to have facial bloat which made me look fat😱

and to my discovery here is why… that water measurement is

NOT for everyone!!

here is some info I found from the web:

overdrinking water can potentially cause water retention and facial bloating. When you consume excessive amounts of water, your kidneys may struggle to excrete the excess fluid efficiently, leading to temporary water retention (lasting from a few hours to an entire day). This can manifest as bloating, particularly noticeable in the face and around the eyes.

What the hell?? Then how much should I be drinking?

let’s find out mathematically…

This is the base Formula:

your weight (in kg) x 35 (base hydration factor) = total daily water intake

Now what if we are doing exercises? Then it will get a little bit more complicated.

you will have to add on the additional ml of water depending on what exercises you do.

Light Exercise:

Additional Water: Around 250-500 ml/day

Example: Walking, yoga, casual cycling

Moderate Exercise:

Additional Water: Around 500-750 ml/day

Example: Jogging, swimming, recreational sports

Intense Exercise:

Additional Water: Around 750-1000 ml/day or more

Example: High-intensity interval training (HIIT), competitive sports, endurance activities

TW: my extreme low weight

(my own body weight water intake calculated)

Example Calculation with my weight:

Base hydration = 40 kg × 35 ml/kg/day = 1400 ml/day.

I rounded up my weight but basically I need to drink 1400 a day if I don’t exercise.

Adding moderate exercise factor:

Total daily water intake = 1400 ml/day + 500 ml = 1900 ml/day.

Conclusion:

I should drink approximately 1.9 liters (1900 ml) of water daily to maintain hydration needs if I exercise. I was drinking WAY too much.. no wonder my face looked so round, it was from drinking around 2.5 trying to reach 3L litres of water all day.