That's about 2 quarts. However, the overweight person needs on additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. The amount you drink also should be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry. And some evidence suggests that drinking cold water can actually help burn calories. Endocrine-gland function improves.
Fluid retention is alleviated as stored water is lost.
Natural thirst returns. There is loss of hunger almost overnight. Promotes healthy beautiful resilient skin. If you stop drinking enough water, your body fluids will be thrown out of balance again, and you may experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain and loss of thirst. References - Donald S. Robertson, M.D., M.Sc.