How much water should i be drinking now that i'm working out more often? i have started a new exercise regime in order to lose weight. is the standard 8 glasses of water a day sufficient or should i be hydrating more? should i be drinking something other

Eight : Eight glasses of water with 8 ounces/glass is a good ballpark figure. However, you may need to hydrate more depending on the level and intensity of exercise as well as the climate. If you are trying to lose weight, you should be aware that any measurable weight change immediately following exercise is due to water loss. In other words, if you lose 2 pounds right after a workout, you are dehydrated by that amount. The dehydration affects all systems including delivery of nutrients to muscles, removal of metabolic waste products, and regulation of body temperature. If your weight is the same after a workout and/or if your urine is clear (as opposed to dark or concentrated), then you are probably ok on fluids. Water is an adequate replacement. For more extreme conditions (like running a marathon), it may be helpful to use a sports drink which has additional electrolytes. If your goal is to lose weight, don't lose more than 2 pounds per week and make sure that that weight loss is fat rather than muscle mass or water. Good luck!

Good hydration : Yes, a good rule of thumb is eight 8 oz glasses of h2o daily. But increase intake if high level of perspiration, hot climate, length of exercise. Weighing yourself prior to your exercise, then afterwards gives you an idea of how much water weight you've lost, which you should try to match with fluids. Adding some electrolytes to your water can help with "salt" loss.