Nov 2018 Hydration Challenge

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TLHwls2017
TLHwls2017 Posts: 46 Member
edited October 2018 in Challenges
quick read (scientific but manageable) on why proper hydration may lead to greater weight loss

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4901052/

Rules:
45 oz pure water minimum daily
90 oz fluids minimum daily
128 oz maximum fluids daily
Consult your physician before joining
Research ALL possible complications prior to joining, join at your own pace, discontinue at first sign of discomfort
Drink at a reasonable rate, enjoy the many benefits if proper hydration, add enhancers/electrolytes as needed
Record starting/ending weight and body fat
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  • StudioMaid
    StudioMaid Posts: 84 Member
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    I found you but how do I friend you?
  • littlegibbs62
    littlegibbs62 Posts: 756 Member
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    Ha! I found you. Who knew a search would get such results!

    Ok, my starting % BF is from my Tanita scale and it's diff from one day to the next and diff morning to afternoon.
    I will take it based on my scale reading this morning at 4am when I get up to take thyroid and pee. :)

    Start 152.4lbs
    BF 34% (Tanita)
  • StudioMaid
    StudioMaid Posts: 84 Member
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    I drink at the most 70.2 oz a day.
  • mrsjohnson313
    mrsjohnson313 Posts: 2 Member
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    Found it. 2 crazy questions... 1. Is infused water pure water? 2. How do I figure my BF?
  • TLHwls2017
    TLHwls2017 Posts: 46 Member
    edited October 2018
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    Yes infused water even lightly enhanced waters count towards pure water but not teas, etc.
    Some fancy scales give you BF, I opened one in Walmart to check 😂😂😂
  • mrsjohnson313
    mrsjohnson313 Posts: 2 Member
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    Had a blonde moment
    Start 177
    BF 32.4
  • TLHwls2017
    TLHwls2017 Posts: 46 Member
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    StudioMaid wrote: »
    I drink at the most 70.2 oz a day.

    Time to kick it up a notch 🔥
    But only if you want to 😂
  • TLHwls2017
    TLHwls2017 Posts: 46 Member
    edited October 2018
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    If anyone can share the link to the challenge please do so, I can't until I get in front of a real computer. Limited access on the mobile platform
    Thanks!!!!
  • littlegibbs62
    littlegibbs62 Posts: 756 Member
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    Think this is it?
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/42787004#Comment_42787004
  • JeepLouise
    JeepLouise Posts: 15 Member
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    I'm in!
  • MargoCL_72
    MargoCL_72 Posts: 9 Member
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    Found the group, do I friend you to join the challenge?
  • sherrig3
    sherrig3 Posts: 315 Member
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    Ok, I am in. CW:218.6 and BF TBD as soon as I can find out where to get it done.
  • clsumrall1
    clsumrall1 Posts: 491 Member
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    I’m in I’m gonna discuss with the Bariatric team on Friday if I’m far enough out post op but thus article makes a lot of sense.
    CW 212 BF 27%
  • TLHwls2017
    TLHwls2017 Posts: 46 Member
    edited October 2018
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    When no one tells you simply drinking more water burns fat...
  • littlegibbs62
    littlegibbs62 Posts: 756 Member
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    Woooohooooo! Had 85oz of plain water yesterday and 40oz of decaff coffee (am ashamed to admit that...maybe THAT's why my tum is messed up? *blush* ).
  • MargoCL_72
    MargoCL_72 Posts: 9 Member
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    CW 198.8 BF 49.4%
    Water Challenge officially starts for me today - I only got 80oz of water yesterday
  • Silentpeace80
    Silentpeace80 Posts: 1 Member
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    Start 240
  • StudioMaid
    StudioMaid Posts: 84 Member
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    I am ready for the challenge.
  • orngnerdz
    orngnerdz Posts: 583 Member
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    Why is there a max amount of fluid?
  • JeepLouise
    JeepLouise Posts: 15 Member
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    Water challenge day 1 for me. CW 177.6, no clue on BF.

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