How much water should an unloader bring?

[Baba gounj]

Never heard about that california woman.
My example was about a cambridge ma woman from about ten or so years ago. A health nut who believed that water was all one needed to live.

[Iggyiam]

BRING THIS MUCH

[Mike Hawk]

Originally Posted by UPS Lifer

As you said....there are a ton of different answers out there. I got this off of UPSers.com.

You should drink approx. 4 to 5 eight oz. glasses of water per shift.

My suggestion would depend on the heat and physical exertion you expend. This is what I try to do. ultimately you need to look at your own body type, the way in which you expend heat through perspiration and how much energy you expend during physical exertion.
Next time you visit a doctor ask this same question!

For myself I use this...
Rule of thumb --> Drink one 8 oz glass of water for every 30-45 minutes of work. You can adjust this based on the heat, exertion and your ability to adapt to those conditions.

Carry the water with you - do not rely on a drinking fountain. I was also told by a doctor that water was the best hydrator. (sooo that means less "Gatorade" type drinks and more water)

Another thing - the colder the water, the more energy is needed to expend it. I was told by a doctor that drinking cold water during a meal inhibits proper digestion. Room temp is better!

Gatorade is not bad, it is good for a body that is sweating. You loose a lot of electrolytes in your sweat and water does not replace them. Look up Hyponatremia. He is right about water being the best hydrator, but water and electrolytes helps more.

[writer]

Originally Posted by Iggyiam

i read something in a science journal talking about drinking too mutch water can cause hyponatremia?

Those are extreme cases and usually result from other things as well. If one waits until thirsty, you are already dehydrated. I drink close to 2 gallons a day even in the winter. I weight train and am a preload part time supervisor. I have yet to have any problems from drinking water nor have I known anyone who has.