Drink when your thirst mechanism says to drink, No need to force yourself to drink liquids when you don't need it, You are just over working your kidneys.

We have the same radical saying here in hungary :D
But besides kidding, I recently started to change my eating/drinking habits and drink mostly water, and i feel much better.
:):pimp

Shit, who'd ever thought we should be drinking water?

i prefer coffee ...

A while back I had a kidney stone. When I asked how to prevent them moving forward, I was told drinking more water, especially with lemon, was best for flushing your kidneys, and preventing stones from forming.

At the same time I was also told that pee should be virtually clear. If it is not, then you are not drinking enough water.

I do not believe water will "over work" your kidneys at all. Just the opposite in fact. :2 cents:

I used that calculator too. Recently I haven't been drinking enough water, need to get back to it. Since Feb this year till early June I was drinking 4-5 litres per day tho. Now I'm down to maybe 2. Time to step it up again.

How much would that be on beer?

i though i did D:

I try to drink around 10-11 cups of water a day, but I agree that drinking too much isn't helpful for your body, and your body can get the water it needs from other beverages and foods.

completely untrue unless your drinking 3+ gallons a day and not sweating or doing any physical activity. Also you want foods with some fats, preferably 3-6-9 omega fats, like those found in fish. Natural PB and extra virgin olive oil is also a great source of good fat.

great, i am thirsty now ;)