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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    RalfLott wrote: »
    LauraCoth wrote: »
    auntstephie321 wrote: »
    LauraCoth wrote: »
    Does coffee count as liquid? I always thought it was too diuretic to count towards fluid intake.

    It does count but because of the diuretic effect it's not the same as water

    Thank you. I regard it as a sort of food, given that I use a healhy dollop of 18% cream in it.

    That seems perfectly fair!

    Now I'm curious.... what's the highest fat % you can get in cream - any idea?

    I've found a 56%. It doesn't pour - I need to squeeze it out. Sooo good.
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    I've found a 56%. It doesn't pour - I need to squeeze it out. Sooo good.

    OMG. Where did you find such a thing?? Straight from the top of a milk can on a Guernsey farm?

    Sounds like warm butter.... mmmmmm!
  • Majcolorado
    Majcolorado Posts: 138 Member
    It's better to look at urine frequency and output rather than water input. Input needs will vary based on activity level, temperature, etc., and output is a consistent and reliable hydration indicator - and much more reliable than thirst.

    If you're peeing pale yellow to clear every two and a half to three hours, you're well hydrated. More frequently and you are getting too much water, less frequently and you are getting too little.

    This applies equally to sitting in an office all day or doing an eight hour endurance event.
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    trish55011 wrote: »
    Hey guys wanted to throw another update out here. Have cut H2o consumption down to about 80 oz water per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. I start my day at around 4:30 am and don't usually go to bed till 11pm or so. 80oz has me at a good spot. Not running to the potty every 15-20 minutes, my kidneys have stopped hurting, and I'm not thirsty. Also have the electrolyte consumption in check.

    That's great news!
    It definitely was doing a number on you.
  • MyriiStorm
    MyriiStorm Posts: 609 Member
    Hooray! Glad you're feeling better. :)
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,439 Member
    So glad you're feeling better!
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
    trish55011 wrote: »
    Hey guys wanted to throw another update out here. Have cut H2o consumption down to about 80 oz water per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. I start my day at around 4:30 am and don't usually go to bed till 11pm or so. 80oz has me at a good spot. Not running to the potty every 15-20 minutes, my kidneys have stopped hurting, and I'm not thirsty. Also have the electrolyte consumption in check.

    @trish55011 I'm wondering sincerely if I need to cut my water back or increase my sodium. I'm not running hard keto anymore, but too much sodium around the same time as MCT oil (3 times daily at this point) seems to tell my body to loosen my stool, so absolutely not fun. I was wondering if you're still doing better at that level. I seem to be perpetually dehydrated (tests, dry lips, etc.), but I can't figure out more electrolytes without creating a dumping situation...
  • grafixfrh
    grafixfrh Posts: 46 Member
    To be honest drinking 1 gallon of water a day is not a bad thing, but make sure to also supplement your sodium intake as well as your kidneys will be flushing sodium out in droves on low-carb which can cause some kidney pain without replacement. I agree with the other posters idea to get blood work and find out if you have any deficiencies in any electrolytes. Anyone beginning in this lifestyle should at least get a good idea what we are deficient in to make the journey easier.

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