So here’s your takeaway: aim for around 64 to 100 ounces a day, depending on your size and activity. Listen to your body. Check your pee if you’re feeling fancy. And don’t let anyone shame you for not chugging a gallon.
You are a beautiful, complex human, not a science experiment. You’ve got this. Your cells are cheering you on. And the next time someone asks, “How much water should I drink today?” just smile, take a sip, and say, “Enough to feel good. Not to drown.”
Now go forth, hydrate, and be your gloriously hydrated self. Cheers to you, you marvelous water-bottle-toting legend.