Debunking the *worst* hydration trends on the internet.

Debunking the worst hydration trends on the internet.

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Have you ever wondered how much water you actually need? In today’s video I explain the science behind water intake and debunk 3 hydration trends I’ve seen floating around the internet. Enjoy!
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@robynblocker5356 Жыл бұрын

There really is a weird obsession with 'bloating' happening right now! Keep doing the good work of reminding people that the state of our bodies is impermanent. Our bodies are changing constantly throughout the day and **they are supposed to**. Every moment, the state of our body is different than it was the moment before, and none of those moments is inherently better than another (within a normal course of a normal day, obviously). Our flesh goes in and out and up and down, and you can't pinpoint one moment in a day and say, "I want to keep it here." That's as futile as trying to catch air in your hands and keep it forever.

@Laura-fd7ej Жыл бұрын

So true! I wonder what they think is normal

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES! Our skin folds, our bodies expand and contract, we aren’t statues. I had to remind myself of that for YEARS.

@tiff9901 Жыл бұрын

This is actually beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to write that out!

@fawnfawn Жыл бұрын

I think it's also worth mentioning that you can "overdose" from water. Our kidneys can handle about 1 L per hour maximum.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@amandakim6901 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes! My brother was stationed in the desert over the summer and he drank so much water he flushed all of his electrolytes out and ended up in the hospital.

@__Tiziana__ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing up the..I'm going to call it the pee issue, okay? I remember that, when I started drinking more water (the right amount, I mean) years ago, I had to go to the bathroom a lot and I was worried that it was going to be like that forever. That definitely wasn't the case: I can attest that, in some obscure ways that I simply cannot explain, your body adapts pretty quickly and soon you won't feel the need to pee every two seconds. I often try to encourage my family and friends to drink a little bit more, but they don't believe me when I tell them that the pee issue will disappear naturally; they just try for two days, realize that they have to go to the bathroom more often and promptly give up altogether. :-/ I feel defeated every time... Totally unrelated, but your grey coat around 9:30 is incredibly cute and looks awesome on you! I was very sorry to hear what happened with the train and everything, that would have stressed me out so much!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Your body definitely adapts to a point! And thank you, I love that coat :)

@taryn12 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I've always enjoyed drinking water for whatever reason so I don't actually track how much I drink. I do stop in the evening so I'm not up all night going to the bathroom, haha! Also this is random, but was that the White Lotus theme song I heard for a second there?? I'm obsessed! 😃

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Yes!! we just finished it and it’s SO GOOD

@vdruskas Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the discussion. Will say the "placebo effect" is sometimes physiological changes that can be measured, for our benefit. Great content

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Ooh good to know!

@ellen2805 Жыл бұрын

I remember a supervisor telling me you needed to drink an ounce per pound you weigh, and I was at my heaviest at the time so I thought it sounded insane. She wanted me to drink 152 oz of water a day! That's almost 1.2 gallons! I expressed concerns about too much water being deadly. She took it badly because she saw herself as better than me because she was highly educated (not in medicine or anything health related, mind you) and in a high IQ club. I didn't listen until a doctor told me everyone should drink a gallon a day. I was more willing to take his advice since he was a doctor, but I got headaches at around 100 oz and simply could not. He ended up retiring the same year. So I just listen to my body and am still at my 68-71oz and thriving. I have a better doctor now who approved drinking whatever feels right and gave me special electrolyte instructions for my specific health needs.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found something that works for you now!

@TheVegan6 Жыл бұрын

I saw some wellness influencer say "no amount of bloating is normal" lol like these people do not go outside. They do not take the bus.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahha

@rangerlove7 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I remember trying the gallon challenge because literally every KZfaqr I watched at the time was doing it. I couldn’t do it lol I’ve leveled out at 72 oz most days. I have a 24 oz cup that I take with me everywhere. I had a 40 oz one but for some reason that seemed too intimidating 🤷🏻‍♀️ and I ended up drinking less… weird.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Everyone has a different tactic that works for them!

@laura.wiseman 23 күн бұрын

Also, don’t be afraid of salt, especially if you mostly cook at home!! I have a friend who ended up in the hospital from restricting salt while drinking a gallon a day. 🫠 Most people do not need to restrict salt.

@FinalFrankie 6 ай бұрын

Whenever I drink more water trying to meet an arbitrary number, it always impacts my sleep! Even if I stop drinking anything at like 8pm I’m always waking up to pee. I’d much rather sleep through the night than be over hydrated for no reason. On average I naturally drink 1-1.5 litres and I think that’s enough for me.

@JustinaErcole 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like you found your sweet spot!

@maryssaann Жыл бұрын

I have celiac disease which has all but mostly destroyed my liver. My GI specialist doesn’t mind me doing a water fast every now and then just to give it a break since it does work harder than most people’s. So I do water fasting for 18 hours on occasion. She knows I’ve taken the time to go through health coaching (through IIN) and am also a CPT so I’m willing to give just about anything a shot to feel good. I do feel better. I do sometimes get more energy and a clear mind from fasting, but probably because I’m not digesting food constantly like I normally am 😂. I’ve heard that’s usually why people feel that way but I don’t know how scientifically accurate that is of course. Edited: I get my husband electrolytes in the summer. He’s a Sawyer who works cutting lumber outdoors for 9 hours a day five days a week so summer is brutal. I told him if he didn’t he’d wind up in the hospital from not replenishing everything.

@JanelleVreeland Жыл бұрын

That feeling when you say “it depends” at the same time as Justina. 💪

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

LOL you know me too well

@TerrehYDG Жыл бұрын

Funny you uploaded this video, my boss is actually at a wellness/weightloss retreat/program (not sure of the details) but she’s actually been on a water fast for 2 weeks and is planning to go 31 days. Everyone in the office has been saying she’s lost so much weight already and I’m like “is this safe????” Like… am I the crazy one?!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

ha!! very timely!

@lisathornton6498 Жыл бұрын

I can't say if you're crazy or not, but if you are it isn't for your viewpoints on this 😝. In all seriousness, I'd also wonder if this was safe to not. I hope your boss is under the supervision of a qualified doctor and has a good post fasting food plan so she doesn't get refeeding syndrome and doesn't immediately revert back to old habits

@boochie37 Жыл бұрын

I've worked in a lab with limited access to bathrooms AND water. You had to leave the lab to get water or use the bathroom (which involved a clothing change and took at least 10 minutes). We were scheduled down to the minute so there was rarely time for that. You'd regularly go a full 8 hour day with no food, water, or bathroom break. When I escaped that job, I started working in call centers and they would time your bathroom trips and tell you off if you spent "too much" time in the bathroom (even if you were taking the most calls). So water intake was possible, but had to be carefully planned out.

@magdalenapichler4182 Жыл бұрын

Forbidden in Europe

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

OMG a gallon of water would never work in those positions!

@meganivanyos3232 Жыл бұрын

Had to watch this one. My new years goal is to drink more water. I can’t do a large amount because of bladder issues.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Great goal!

@juliasears5645 Жыл бұрын

Electrolytes! They’re what plants crave! In all honesty, mostly keep electrolyte packets around for a little flavor boost when I get bored of plan water but am still working to meet water goals.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Another great way to use them! Like a better crystal light haha

@edus82 Жыл бұрын

I have been a heavy water /tea drinker ever since I can remember. I remember in primary school I would have finished my 1 l drink by elevensies and I’d be thirsty after that…most kids didn’t even drink their half a litre all day while I drank twice as much in just a couple of hours… after that I’d fill it up with water but I much preferred tea. Anyhow, I’m an anomaly I’m convinced! 😅 I once checked how much I drink now, and it came out to be 5-6 litres, I think that’s maybe one and half gallon or so. But it varies. Sometimes I drink more, but sometimes I can totally just not drink much - although that’s a conscious effort on my part and that’s when I know I won’t have access to a toilet. I don’t think I have to constantly go to the toilet, but that’s bc I don’t see how many times the average Jane goes, I probably go a lot! When I was hospitalised a couple of years ago, the nurses freaked out at my drinking a whole jug in just 15 mins, and thought sth was wrong, but when they learnt I’m always like that they kept commenting how good that is!🤨 not much logic there is it? Anyhow, just wanted to share my experience bc I always feel like the odd one out with this habit of mine.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

As long as your kidneys are alright drinking that much water, I'm glad you've found something that works for you!

@chantaldobson713 Жыл бұрын

I used to be obsessed with drinking water constantly. I recall drinking 600ml with breakfast and then another on my walk to work and then again during my work shift and with my lunch. It just went on. I ended up with a disorder. Now I have a glass with breakfast and a glass as I exercise and besides that just when I need it. You can feel when you need water if you are used to drinking it regularly. There is definitely a difference! (Tea however is another story and I am fairly sure I am solely supporting the continent of asia's tea economy right now)

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hahaha the tea thing cracked me up. Glad to hear you’ve found a good balance!

@chantaldobson713 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole it's a working progress! And yeah, tea drinking in UK is practically a sport. 😂

@cbgbstew4072 Жыл бұрын

Unrelated but the blue outfit is so cute! Love the color!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@nmorris3471 Жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found your channel. You are doing God’s work with your “debunking” skills! Huge fan! 😘

@july3817 Ай бұрын

yeah I used to water fast for extended periods during my struggles with an ED. Although 24 hours weren't an issue and I actually quite enjoyed it, anything more than that wasn't healthy at all. And of course my motivation for it wasn't either.

@TheReadingandWritingLife Жыл бұрын

I worked with a girl when I was in college and she said she was feeling bloated and someone else said "oh, you're retaining water", and she said, "Oh, no... that's not it. I don't drink water." :)

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hahahahhaa

@meredithgrey777 Жыл бұрын

I have the same water bottle and I love it! It's the perfect amount for the day, for me.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

It's perfect, right?!

@83shaunam Жыл бұрын

I have gastroparesis and chronic constipation (due to the gastroparesis). I figure if I'm pooping ok without a laxative, then I'm getting plenty of water. I barely manage 64oz in a day. Everyone is always pushing more and more water for every ailment but I just CAN'T. I will start puking it up.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

A great example of listening to your own body!

@editagrigaite4529 Жыл бұрын

Love your blue gym kit, Justina 😍

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@annescholten9313 Жыл бұрын

I hope you don't mind but you are Ms Common Sense to me, which makes me enjoy your videos soooo much.♡♡♡

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I love that title!

@jessicaharrison4719 Жыл бұрын

I used to drink anywhere from 3/4 to 1 gallon of water a day, though on a particularly sweaty day I would even drink up to 1 1/2 gallons. I always have a water bottle near me because it helps me feel less awkward to have something to do with my hands. These days, though, I keep it around the recommended 64 oz unless I have a day where I sweat a lot, and I feel just fine with that amount of water.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

glad you found something that works for you :)

@deec6535 21 күн бұрын

Omg. The liquid IV bros. A drug rep tried to convince me that liquid iv would “double my hydration” on long runs. Bro. I’m a doctor. That’s not how it works. In this heat, long runs like I do require some electrolyte, but it doesn’t cut the amount of water I need to consume in half. That’s not how electrolytes work!

@cuniestrada Жыл бұрын

Just here to say that I think light blue is your color…you look very pretty in the blue gym outfit.💙

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@75JayLady Жыл бұрын

2 things, I'm a nervous pee-er and if I went out into the world with that much water in my system, I would pee my pants (also having to pee when trying to fall asleep sucks). 2nd, I am also a salty sweater, so in summer time when I work out or go dancing I have to have an electrolyte drink or I get a headache (liquid IV is good)...don't need them during winter when I don't sweat as much. TMI, sorry!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Not TMI at all! Glad you've found a balance that works :)

@larrywarren3603 Жыл бұрын

I tried drinking 4 litres of water a day for while. I like to run, and found that i was a bit crampy in my legs during this time. In regards to electrolytes, i ran a 28km trail run on the weekend, and in the lead up i was drinking 3 litres of hydralyte a day, and 2 coffee's. Previously when running this race i had trouble with muscle cramps, and i also suffer form atrial flutter. I had no issue with cramps or my heart on the weekend. I think it is a strategy i will employ in the future.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

glad you found something that works for you!

@bbpoltergeist24 Жыл бұрын

the most chronically online video ive seen is that if you drink a lot of water and you have to go to toilet a lot that actually is a sign of dehydratation ? :D and dont get me started on bloating and also hormone balancing trends....

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

omg the hormone balancing kills me

@MayaAgrippine Жыл бұрын

I have a real issue with people and some so called "nutritionists" who says you need to drink up to 5-6l of water per day. Like seriously? This is not ok at all. You will flush out important electrolytes and vitamins and minerals. So, if somebody says this to me ..... I don't take them seriously because i know better myself. 2-2.5l is just fine for me since i'm trainer and i live on a tropical island.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Love that you’ve found what works for you!

@wgcooke1 Жыл бұрын

Does your advice about water fasting also apply to intermittent fasting? If you have covered IF before please link/tag…

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I’ve never covered it bc it feels a bit out of my scope. I personally don’t love it and find most people use it as a “healthy” way to binge and restrict, but there are studies that show some health benefits in certain individuals.

@jlh5310 Жыл бұрын

I work for a fitness company that has a brand new partnership with Pepsi. So all of the new research they send us employees is all about how dehydrated the planet is. *rolls eyes*

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

LOL

@FitnesswithTara Жыл бұрын

“I have had to pee more today than all of 2022” 😂😂😂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Tara, it was so annoying lol

@tiaqmal4224 Жыл бұрын

This is irrelevant, but your blue fit at the end is so cute. The color is super flattering on you. ✨

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@maryhamric Жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video!! I agree....certain people with a privilege can do this much easier. 😊😊 Love the water bottle!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! And I love it too 🥰

@HomeWorkouts_LS Жыл бұрын

2:10 Actually women have lower water %, and a healthy amount is 45% to 60% for women. Mine is around 49% and I thought there was something wrong with me since I kept hearing that wrong statistic haha For the energy thing - I completely agree with you but I think this is aimed for people who experience crashes after meals. But obviously, yes there's no reason someone should/needs to water fast.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Yep! That’s why I said about 60% rather than exactly.

@r.a.r.1981 Жыл бұрын

I tried drinking a gallon of water a day, but I stopped because it made me feel like shit. I wasn't chugging it or anything, I was drinking at a reasonable pace, but I felt TOO full of liquid, I had to pee every ten minutes, and I felt strangely WIRED. I didn't have energy, I was jittery, which was so much worse. I have no idea why that is, maybe my local water supply is full of crack, but it felt AWFUL. Chucked the gallon jug and never looked back.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Glad you found what works for you!

@nia4528 Жыл бұрын

justina i need u to make a podcast PLEASE

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I'm honored! Maybe one day :)

@thesandravshow Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video in lowering cholesterol or tag me if you already have 😄 Also…!talk me off a ledge. I’ve been thinking about asking my PCP for a prescription for Wegovy….

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet! Great idea :) In terms of Wegovy, I can’t give you any advice there. It’s 100% out of my scope and without knowing your situation, it would be irresponsible of me to share an opinion. Check with your doctor and go from there :)

@eleanorp3202 Жыл бұрын

The 'more energy' when you're hungry thing is partly (*partly*!) true, it's that 'Empty Stomach Intelligence'. We are more alert when we're hungry but I would guess it was more applicable and useful to our hunter gatherer ancestors who needed to stay alert to find their next meal... not really a long term solution to energy levels!? I'm slowly seeing that a lot of the 'benefits' of fads are nothing more than our bodies in a stress response!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

100%!

@azlifah95 Жыл бұрын

Each time I see someone saying to drink a gallon of water I can't help but cringe, honestly, it sounds like water torture haha. There was a time in my life when I drank less than a gallon but more than 8 glasses a day for some time and then got called out by my medical professional because apparently, my kidneys are on the weaker side and if I continue I was going to damage it 🙃. I'm also pretty short so a gallon of water relative to my size ... no wonder my kidneys weren't happy with me.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

LOL it's like water boarding

@hamsteroncoffee Жыл бұрын

Does wine count as hydration 😆?!? Or wait... is it actually the other way around? I have heard you need twice as much water to counter balance the amount of alcohol you get in your system 🤔. Is that true, by any means? Love those graded bottles 😍

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

haha that ratio isn't 100% true, but it's a good rule of thumb when you're drinking to prevent a hangover!

@takeoutchopsticks Жыл бұрын

I tracked my water intake for a while and I actually pretty easily hit a gallon per day but that's because I'm on an ADHD medication that dehydrates the fuck out of me and I'd get terrible headaches at the end of every day before I increased my water intake

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

That's great that you've found what works for you!

@esteehanvey5647 Жыл бұрын

Can confirm water fasting is TERRIBLE. I went almost 10 days several years ago and it was traumatic 🤣 maybe a few days would’ve been okay, but I dropped at least 20 lbs in 10 days and had NO energy, it crushed my metabolism and I put on 35-40 lbs in the following year. DONT DO IT unless of course there is a good reason.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Omg!!!

@torquoiseangelfox 14 күн бұрын

I drink 4 liters of water every day...

@JustinaErcole 14 күн бұрын

That’s great!

@sofiapestana1656 Жыл бұрын

Oof this just reminds me of the tiktok girlies who would state that drinking a gallon of water per day would cLeAr yoUr sKIn and cure your fucking acne... needlless to say it didn't work for me🙃

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

hahahahah

@pattiupton1499 Жыл бұрын

I'm just learning my 64 oz jug is half gallon. I've always thought it was a gallon. #whoops

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Haha now you know!

@azrahalilovic4094 Жыл бұрын

I noticed you poured your water straight from the tap. Would like to know your take on the claims that tap water is bad for you due to the corroded pipes/chemicals in lot of cities.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Not my specialty, but NYC is known for very clean tap water!