A Few Questions

incisron

Hi, everyone. I wanted to ask a few questions.
Firstly, do I need to drink water to lose weight - will I lose less if I don't drink water? I get tired of the peeing, but if that's what I need to t\do to lose . . .
Secondly, are the serving sizes on packages inaccurate? Do you need a food scale?

DeguelloTex

You need to drink water to stay alive, but not to lose weight.

You won't lose less fat.

Serving sizes, as serving sizes, are accurate. The food in the package may not match the serving size.

You don't need a food scale, but it will likely be immensely helpful.

branflakes1980

You do not need water to lose weight. Water is good for you because your body needs it to function, so I would recommend drinking it. Also a food scale is a must. Serving sizes are typically accurate on the package however if you aren't weighing and measuring everything your version of the serving size is typically always wrong. Good luck to you.

incisron

DeguelloTex wrote: »

You won't lose less fat.

Serving sizes, as serving sizes, are accurate. The food in the package may not match the serving size.

Thanks, Deguello.
Does that mean that the serving information might not be right for the food in the package?

malibu927

No, but it is better than other drinks. Plus you need it to survive.

Yes, they can be highly inaccurate. Weigh it out to make sure what you're eating is what it says.

DeguelloTex

incisron wrote: »

DeguelloTex wrote: »

You won't lose less fat.

Serving sizes, as serving sizes, are accurate. The food in the package may not match the serving size.

Thanks, Deguello.
Does that mean that the serving information might not be right for the food in the package?

Exactly. Typically, it's only an issue with single serving packages since people typically weigh stuff otherwise but often take the single serving size as gospel. It may say one serving is, say 100 grams, but what's actually in the package might be more than 100 grams.

AspenDan

DeguelloTex wrote: »

incisron wrote: »

DeguelloTex wrote: »

You won't lose less fat.

Serving sizes, as serving sizes, are accurate. The food in the package may not match the serving size.

Thanks, Deguello.
Does that mean that the serving information might not be right for the food in the package?

Exactly. Typically, it's only an issue with single serving packages since people typically weigh stuff otherwise but often take the single serving size as gospel. It may say one serving is, say 100 grams, but what's actually in the package might be more than 100 grams.

This..my Texas toast says 1 serving = 1slice = 39g = 110cals..but weighed a slice is typically over 55g..so if I didn't weigh it for every slice I'd be eating like 50% more than I thought.

incisron

Man didnt know that.

arditarose

incisron wrote: »

Man didnt know that.

It's okay. You learn. When I first started and had a decent amount of fat to lose, those things didn't make a huge difference whether I lost or not...but I was also logging as accurately as I could otherwise. Once you start getting toward a healthy weight range, those discrepancies can start adding up and stalling your progress a bit.

incisron

Thanks, every1

PinkPixiexox

You need to drink water - not necessarily for weight loss related reasons but to stay hydrated. It's vital.

I'd definitely suggest a food scale. I lost 25 lbs without a food scale so it's possible without but you have to very mindful and aware. I'm now at the last few pounds so I *have* to make sure I'm 100% with my logging, so for me - the scale is essential

MarcyKirkton

I do not weigh. I used measuring cups initially until I was sure I had estimates accurate. Water helps with feeling ok and often hunger pangs are actually thist pangs.

lorrpb

Read the servings and size info carefully. You might think the package is 1 serving but it's labelled as 1.5 or another nonsensical number. So if you eat the whole thing you're eating more cals than what is listed "per serving".

Venus_Red

If you can't believe the serving size/weight, why should you think you can believe the calories?

Kalikel

You need water to live, so Yes, you have to drink it. You don't need to drink more than you want to drink unless there is something physically/mentally wrong with you.

No, the serving sizes aren't accurate. They'll say there are 42 grams in the package, but there might be 46. If you want to know for sure how many grams you're eating, you'll need to weigh the food.

A food scale is absolutely not necessary, but it will get you the most accurate calorie estimate possible. It won't be exact. None of this is exact. But it will be better than trusting the labels. It really depends on how much work you want to do and whether or not you want to weigh every little bite of food you eat.

The weighing does get to feeling very obsessive to me, sometimes. I've had times where I stopped weighing because enough was enough with obsessive behavior, lol. I'm glad I did it, though.