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Tjs8819
Tjs8819 Posts: 33 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Does water really help with weight loss... I honestly don't really like drinking water but have started drinking some since I've cut down on sugary drinks. I prob have 24oz of water a day and that's all I drink...is that terrible? Honestly there has been days when I don't drink anything because I'm not thirsty.

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    Staying hydrated helps prevent water retention. You don't have to drink a specific amount of water--the old eight glasses of water thing is not accurate. Drink to your thirst and remember that you get water from a lot of different foods (think of the juices in fruits for example) and beverages.

    Have you tried any of the little flavor packets for water? Those can be pretty good. I don't use them often but do like the little Crystal Lite lemonade packets sometimes.
  • spiffychick85
    spiffychick85 Posts: 311 Member
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    I hate the taste of most bottled water!!! I force myself to drink it everyday lol. My urine is typically pale yellow day to day without forcing myself to drink it. Honestly 32-48oz is freakishly plenty for me. This has not hindered my weight loss in any way :)
  • elisejtaylor3121
    elisejtaylor3121 Posts: 1 Member
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    I am not a big water drinker either (only drank it when I brushed my teeth!) , but I totally love soda water. I really have developed a craving for it, Give it a go.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
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    If you are not dehydrated there is no need to do anything special. Water intake is overhyped when it comes to weight loss.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,627 Member
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    as long as youre properly hydrated, its not an issue. its not that it heps wth weight loss, per say, but that sometimes the feelings of thirst can feel like hunger.

    i drink 100+ ounces of water a day between coffee, plain water, and water mixed with drink mixes ( i like the tea with lemon powders). thats a LOT but im always thirsty and always have a drink (no medical conditions just always thirsty always have been lol)

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