Drink More Water, Lose More Weight? YES!

LiftAllThePizzas

What do you consider Water? is coffee water? is tea water? is beer water? is soda water? how about the water in fruits? how do we log that? I need to know because I do not carry around a gallon of water.

none of those things are water. Our bodies don't know how to separate water from other things in your digestive system so you have to drink the water pure. That's why everyone was so fat back in the days when they drank dilute alcohol when no safe drinking water was available.

So, the tea in my tuna brownies doesn't count?

Reported for using the term "tuna brownies".

Srsly. That may be the most offensive thing I've read on this entire site.

Railr0aderTony

What do you consider Water? is coffee water? is tea water? is beer water? is soda water? how about the water in fruits? how do we log that? I need to know because I do not carry around a gallon of water.

none of those things are water. Our bodies don't know how to separate water from other things in your digestive system so you have to drink the water pure. That's why everyone was so fat back in the days when they drank dilute alcohol when no safe drinking water was available.

OMG how did i miss this connection? I guess I will never lose any weight.

Otterluv

What do you consider Water? is coffee water? is tea water? is beer water? is soda water? how about the water in fruits? how do we log that? I need to know because I do not carry around a gallon of water.

none of those things are water. Our bodies don't know how to separate water from other things in your digestive system so you have to drink the water pure. That's why everyone was so fat back in the days when they drank dilute alcohol when no safe drinking water was available.

So, the tea in my tuna brownies doesn't count?

Reported for using the term "tuna brownies".

Srsly. That may be the most offensive I've read on this entire site.

It was gross, really gross. I was hoping that if I ignored it, it would disappear. But then ya'll kept quoting it and there it was again.

Oh, wait.....hmph

FearAnLoathingJ

Vodka counts right? It's clear like water

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Caramelnut73

64 oz is a gallon of water

eblakes93

What do you consider Water? is coffee water? is tea water? is beer water? is soda water? how about the water in fruits? how do we log that? I need to know because I do not carry around a gallon of water.

none of those things are water. Our bodies don't know how to separate water from other things in your digestive system so you have to drink the water pure. That's why everyone was so fat back in the days when they drank dilute alcohol when no safe drinking water was available.

OMG how did i miss this connection? I guess I will never lose any weight.

I am going to pee my pants. Maybe I drank too much water?

chandanista

64 oz is a gallon of water

8 cups of water = a gallon of water

Dunno why people are suggesting a gallon of water a day is dangerous....it's generally accepted that humans should consume 8 cups of water a day. I know I have a much easier time sticking to my calories in a day when I drink my water goal.

puppyluvxo

Sheesh, this is the first post I've ever read, and really, if people disagree with the original post/recommendation, I don't think that's a reason for the poster (gallon water-drinker) to blast people to the wall and be so rude and essentially calling them pubescent.

Let's have some prospective here that just because you think drinking a gallon of water a day is akin to the coming of the next messiah, not everyone will agree with you, and when you write a public post you need to consider that. For instance, I eat tons of fish, and people constantly say I shouldn't and to be aware of mercury levels. And my response is, You know what? You're right. I understand where you're coming from. Let's keep our eye on the ball here, folks. And that is, we're all on here to get healthy and there are many different ways to do that.

Okay, off to have a glass of merlot. I mean...water.

LiftAllThePizzas

What do you consider Water? is coffee water? is tea water? is beer water? is soda water? how about the water in fruits? how do we log that? I need to know because I do not carry around a gallon of water.

none of those things are water. Our bodies don't know how to separate water from other things in your digestive system so you have to drink the water pure. That's why everyone was so fat back in the days when they drank dilute alcohol when no safe drinking water was available.

So, the tea in my tuna brownies doesn't count?

Reported for using the term "tuna brownies".

Srsly. That may be the most offensive I've read on this entire site.

It was gross, really gross. I was hoping that if I ignored it, it would disappear. But then ya'll kept quoting it and there it was again.

Oh, wait.....hmph

Oh no! I said it! I said it again! Ahhh AHHHH!

LiftAllThePizzas

64 oz is a gallon of water

8 cups of water = a gallon of water

Dunno why people are suggesting a gallon of water a day is dangerous....it's generally accepted that humans should consume 8 cups of water a day. I know I have a much easier time sticking to my calories in a day when I drink my water goal.

No.

One gallon = 128 oz.

Mother_Superior

Edit because the guy above got there before me.

AllTehBeers

I've been drinking close to two gallons of liquids a day (mostly water) for years.

I'm still fat.

What do I do now?

Cadori

64 oz is a gallon of water

8 cups of water = a gallon of water

Dunno why people are suggesting a gallon of water a day is dangerous....it's generally accepted that humans should consume 8 cups of water a day. I know I have a much easier time sticking to my calories in a day when I drink my water goal.

No.

One gallon = 128 oz.

Science :grumble:

chandanista

AAAAwwww heck.

My bad I misread the measuring thingy on my fridge.

You are right, 128 ounces is a gallon.

Otterluv

I've been drinking close to two gallons of liquids a day (mostly water) for years.

I'm still fat.

What do I do now?

Duh, drink MORE water. SRSLY.

r8nbow

I am all in favour of drinking more water - I hardly touch the stuff. I am not a doctor but I believe that everyone is different. The goal or 8-10 glasses seems reasonable to me and one I feel capable of achieving. I did not put this weight on overnight and it is not going to come off overnight. It is all about lifestyle changes and the ones you keep are those that you implement over time. I lost 40 pounds a year ago but it was not a healthy weight loss and it came back. Now I am being sensible and not stressing about it. I intend to be the tortoise not the hare and if I get to the point where I drink 10 glasses of water a day that for me would be a success.
We are all on our own journeys and we need to remember that and share information but we do NOT need to be on the soapbox. What is right for you may not be right for me and vice versa. The main thing is we are all trying to get healthy and for that we are all to be commended.

puppyluvxo

WISH I had thought of this.

puppyluvxo

WISH I had thought of this. In response to "vodka." Brilliant.

scootinalong

64 oz is a gallon of water

8 cups of water = a gallon of water

Dunno why people are suggesting a gallon of water a day is dangerous....it's generally accepted that humans should consume 8 cups of water a day. I know I have a much easier time sticking to my calories in a day when I drink my water goal.

What??? 16 because there are 128 ounces in a gallon

Never mind, see this was addressed earlier

Achrya

Has it been mentioned that the magic 2 pounds the OP lost was probably due to retaining/sodium and wasn't actually fat?

wamydia

While there is certainly some (disputable) evidence that drinking water may aid weight loss, the last time I checked chugging massive quantities doesn't do much for you except put extra pressure on your kidneys. When you drink that much water at one time, your body doesn't get a chance to absorb it to do anything with it. You just pee it right out in order to maintain your body's natural water balance. The best way to drink water is to keep some water around and take sips whenever you feel thirsty. As long as you stay hydrated, your body is getting what it needs and can actually use. There's no need to drown yourself in water and create extra work for your kidneys just to hit some kind of quantity goal.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_loss_effects_of_water
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2014112/Drinking-water-bad-health-Benefits-myth.html
http://news.menshealth.com/overhydration-dangers/2012/06/09/

CoderGal

Has it been mentioned that the magic 2 pounds the OP lost was probably due to retaining/sodium and wasn't actually fat?

in for magic.

cmcollins001

While I will admit, water is good...for hydration and such...and the fact that water is zero calories will help with the calorie deficit needed for weight loss...I do have to add this gif...

...because...

...well...

WaterAllsDay

The more you pee the thinner youll be!

shantronathon

Has it been mentioned that the magic 2 pounds the OP lost was probably due to retaining/sodium and wasn't actually fat?

The magical 2 pounds probably was sodium retention. Yep.

WaterAllsDay

While I will admit, water is good...for hydration and such...and the fact that water is zero calories will help with the calorie deficit needed for weight loss...I do have to add this gif...

...because...

...well...

<3333 bunny!

Railr0aderTony

While there is certainly some (disputable) evidence that drinking water may aid weight loss, the last time I checked chugging massive quantities doesn't do much for you except put extra pressure on your kidneys. When you drink that much water at one time, your body doesn't get a chance to absorb it to do anything with it. You just pee it right out in order to maintain your body's natural water balance. The best way to drink water is to keep some water around and take sips whenever you feel thirsty. As long as you stay hydrated, your body is getting what it needs and can actually use. There's no need to drown yourself in water and create extra work for your kidneys just to hit some kind of quantity goal.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_loss_effects_of_water
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2014112/Drinking-water-bad-health-Benefits-myth.html
http://news.menshealth.com/overhydration-dangers/2012/06/09/

Stop confusing people with facts.

firstsip

Drinking water actually causes me to binge on water, and I go through several pairs of underwear a week. So it doesn't work for me. Everybody's different :flowerforyou:

sally_jeffswife

I got some great advice from a good fitness friend who said to drink a cup of water before every meal cuz it will help curb your appetite and you will eat less and I found when I do remember to do that it is true. And I am down weight on wks I up my water also. This is great advice. Sometimes is hard to do though on days you are busier or in the car or out and about not at home. I have found if I put my water in my 24oz travel coffee mug that it helps cuz if I don't look at it I tend to drink it really fast. And so I drink more of it that way. I like the Mango-Peach Mio or the Blackberry one. Or the Diet Snapple Green tea individual packets those are great or the 4c liquid water enhancer with tea and honey flavor.