I Drank 3.78 Liters of Water Daily for 30 Days

4 things happened in 4 weeks

Water is imperative to live. Water makes up 45–75% of your body weight. It is vital for heart health, weight loss, athletic performance, and cognitive function.

According to research, boosting your water intake can have various health benefits.

Yet, the amount of water you need is debatable, and drinking too much can harm your health.

How much water is enough?

According to the research report by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an acceptable daily fluid intake is as follows:

• 15.5 cups for men per day or 3.7 liters (125 ounces)
• 11.5 cups for women per day or 2.7 liters (91 ounces)

Weekly Recap: 16 cups per day for 30 days

I tried to drink 3.78 liters of water per day last year, but it never worked. This year, I promised myself that instead of drinking a gallon of water for 12 months. Let’s break it down into small goals and track weekly progress.

Water bottle with measurements to track the progress

I bought this one-gallon motivational water bottle (amazon affiliate link) with measurements to track my water intake from Amazon to give it another try.

The water bottle is available in many colors. Below is the one I purchased.

Week-1

The first week was hard; I went to the washroom almost every hour. I was even getting up at night multiple times in the first week. I barely drank 3 liters in the first couple of days.

Every time I went to the washroom, I mentally prepared myself that it was the process of cleaning my kidneys. I also felt I was not productive enough during the first week because of the washroom breaks.

Finally, on day 7, I finished 1 gallon of water. I felt super happy!

Week-2

I finished the 3.78 liters 4 times in week 2. Significant progress! I was still preparing my body to absorb more water.

Drinking water is like cleanse the system, fill up, decrease your calorie load and improve the function of all your tissues. — Kewin R. Stone

Week-3

Every day, I drank 3.78 liters. I felt proud of myself since I was hitting my goal every day. I didn’t use the washroom as often as the first week. In fact, I was feeling more hydrated and energetic than usual. I was in a fantastic mood.

Week-4

I felt like drinking a gallon of water was a part of my routine; my stamina increased. I kept the motivational water bottle at my desk because I work from home. I drink it throughout the day, including during meetings.

If I calculate the 3.78 liters of water consumed over the course of 30 days, I was able to finish the bottle only 18 times; the rest of the days around 3 liters.

Success rate — 60%

Here are the 4 things that happened physically and mentally in 4 weeks.

Energy level increased, especially during exercise

Have you ever heard the phrase “it quenches your thirst”?

Well, the proverb is correct. During my workouts, I did not become dehydrated. Physically and mentally, I was feeling more energetic after the second week.

Body water waste and regular bowel movements

Water assists digestion and aids in the removal of waste. Drinking 3–4 liters of water daily will help with constipated bowel issues.

Tip: I have been drinking a warm glass of water with lemon first thing in the morning since 2016. It always helps me to start my day.

Increases mental alertness

Study shows that our brain, which is only 2% of the body weight, consumes around 20% of the body’s energy. Drinking adequate water provides enough oxygen to be delivered to your body’s cells.

I am feeling more active throughout the day, especially in the 4th week.

Bottom line

Drinking adequate water on a daily basis is paramount for excellent health. In fact, I am getting famous among family and friends as a “water doctor.” Because I always recommend drinking at least 3 liters of water each day.

I’ll publish a new article about my 3.78-liter water intake journey each month. It wasn’t easy to drink a gallon of water for the first 10 days, but I can see how it might become a sustainable habit.

As soon as you start seeing the benefits, it will become a habit.

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Disclaimer: Please note that this article is not health advice. It is for information purposes only. The content reflects my review of credible sources from scientific papers.

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