Good thread!

There are studies that say that 64 ounces per day are enough, and others saying that people who counted tea as part of their water were just as hydrated.

It seems kind of suspect to me that so many people go by the rule of "64 ounces plus 8 more for every 25 lbs. overweight." I think the US is the only nation left in the world still using ounces, so what makes that 64 ounces so sacrosanct? I think it's just one of those things that is repeated so often that people come to think of it as scientific fact.

Protein Power (Dr. Michael Eades) says drink at least two quarts (64 ounces) and allows all beverages in the count. Atkins for Life also says 64 ounces.

I have tried forcing water, and it didn't make any difference to weight loss. So now most of my water is tea. I guess it comes down to what works for you.

P.S. Jade, it's a holiday in the US, so I suspect that a a lot of people are out barbecuing instead of at work sneaking on this board!