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sandboxfitness wrote: »
People give advice on apple cider vinegar, cleanses, starvation mode, etc. On an open forum, there will be people who don't engage and MAY take that advice as gospel because they are unknowledgeable on the subject. Having other viewpoints gives that same lurker more information. At least that way they can make a more informed decision. Right?TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
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They don’t need more information then the one I give them; that’s why I made this thread they everyone is hijacking. trust me. If I don’t know about a topic; I’ll gladly say so. I don’t know everything and I hate bro science so I’ll never spew *kitten* at no one
I keep reading the bolded sentence and I WANT it to make me laugh because it's too stupid NOT to laugh at but nope!
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Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses.
I can't find what the definition of a glass is. But a US gallon, just like a US fluid ounce is specific to the US. In metric, one US gallon is approximately 3.8 litres.6 -
Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses.
I can't find what the definition of a glass is. But a US gallon, just like a US fluid ounce is specific to the US. In metric, one US gallon is approximately 3.8 litres.
I actually did Google 128 ounces and it says 25.6 glasses! 25 glasses of water? Now I am not an expert in nutrition and fitness like a lotta people out here but isn't 25 glasses of water too much?6 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »
People give advice on apple cider vinegar, cleanses, starvation mode, etc. On an open forum, there will be people who don't engage and MAY take that advice as gospel because they are unknowledgeable on the subject. Having other viewpoints gives that same lurker more information. At least that way they can make a more informed decision. Right?TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
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They don’t need more information then the one I give them; that’s why I made this thread they everyone is hijacking. trust me. If I don’t know about a topic; I’ll gladly say so. I don’t know everything and I hate bro science so I’ll never spew *kitten* at no one
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha.
You're basically only spewing "bro science" at this point.
I agree with the arrogance comment. This is a public forum, it's not "your thread", you can't tell people to "stay out of it". People are trying to engage in discussion, clarify things, question assumptions, add context - these are all perfectly valid.
If, as you said above, you really are only reading the first sentence of comments and ignoring the rest because you've decided (without reading it) that it's irrelevant, how is anyone supposed to take your advice seriously?
I really hope any newcomers on this thread see the overwhelming number of disagrees you have received and read all the questions and push back before blindly following your "advice".16 -
@Frompumpkin2cinderellaFrompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses.
I can't find what the definition of a glass is. But a US gallon, just like a US fluid ounce is specific to the US. In metric, one US gallon is approximately 3.8 litres.
I actually did Google 128 ounces and it says 25.6 glasses! 25 glasses of water? Now I am not an expert in nutrition and fitness like a lotta people out here but isn't 25 glasses of water too much?
Please ignore the advice about everyone needing the same amount of water - it's absolute nonsense.
Yes for some people it will be too much, it may also be too little for some, on some days, in different climates, doing different amounts of exercise etc. etc.
Just think of a 200lb person in a hot climate only getting their hydration from water, versus a 100lb person in a temperate clmate who also eats and drinks other foods and beverages that contribute to their hydration levels.
Hope you can see it's really bad advice that everyone needs the same random amount of water?12 -
@Frompumpkin2cinderellaFrompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses.
I can't find what the definition of a glass is. But a US gallon, just like a US fluid ounce is specific to the US. In metric, one US gallon is approximately 3.8 litres.
I actually did Google 128 ounces and it says 25.6 glasses! 25 glasses of water? Now I am not an expert in nutrition and fitness like a lotta people out here but isn't 25 glasses of water too much?
Please ignore the advice about everyone needing the same amount of water - it's absolute nonsense.
Yes for some people it will be too much, it may also be too little for some, on some days, in different climates, doing different amounts of exercise etc. etc.
Just think of a 200lb person in a hot climate only getting their hydration from water, versus a 100lb person in a temperate clmate who also eats and drinks other foods and beverages that contribute to their hydration levels.
Hope you can see it's really bad advice that everyone needs the same random amount of water?
Yes I absolutely understand what you are saying but in OP's defense I did mention that I live in a very warm climate and May is brutal but I have heard of water intoxication and do feel 25 glasses is way too much5 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »abigailetches wrote: »I understand that you're not a nutrition coach. But, appreciate any advice. The ellliptical is not new to me. I was hoping to change the quality and quantity of sleep, but no change. I'm frustrated with the scale. It's not a great source of motivation. I have taken measurements and they have decreased. But, I was really hoping that I would see a decrease on the scale.
Now that you're tracking, you'll get a better idea of your intake, and that will provide more material for insight. Eat all the way up to your goal calories (including a reasonable chunk of exercise calories) and see how things go in the next week or two, maybe start your own thread here for follow-up questions.
If your measurements are smaller, but the scale is stalled, the water retention hypothesis may have more likelihood. If it is stress-related water retention, it will leave eventually, perhaps suddenly. But if that is what the cause is, it can also be a sign that you've been putting your body under too much cumulative stress (health condition(s), big calorie reduction, exercise load, maybe other factors in your life besides). (I asked about your sleep because sleep changes - like disruptions or insomnia - can be another sign of too much cumulative stress.)
You've been losing 2 pounds a week so far, and want to lose 1 pound a week. Half a pound a week might be a better idea, honestly, depending on your health condition, but for sure 2 pounds is aggressive for someone as petite as you are.
Have you asked your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian? With a health condition in the picture, that might be a useful thing.
This is not my advice thread. I'm not a nutritional coach. I don't feel very comfortable giving advice on this thread because of those two things. But I do wish you well, and wish you success in reaching your goals in a healthful way.
how you giving someone advice knowing nothing about her nutrition or exercise ?
please don’t copy and paste the same replies you posted in other threads here
I did no such thing.
The person to whom I was replying described her exercise routine and weight loss rate in an earlier post on this thread, asked for followup on what I said (also on this thread), and I answered.
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sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses. I'm not dumb just not very educated as I happen to be mentally ill.
128 ounces I believe
Or 160floz if you’re in the UK. But I think the question suggests fluid ounces are not what she uses where she lives.
For reference 1 imperial gallon is equal to 4.5 litres.
Which is incidentally far more than most people living in temperate climates require (unless they work in an iron foundry or other super hot workplace!) 😉7 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »
So are you here to just give YOUR advice or actual teach? Because there's actually a difference. I mean when someone tells you they heard that drinking apple cider vinegar accelerates weight loss, are you just going to accept it or ask why? Looking at an answer from the receivers point of view can do wonders for your own progress in fitness and health when you take into consideration their concerns. You're on an open forum so the OP's aren't the only ones reading the advice. You'll have lurkers too who don't engage in conversation, so to clarify actually puts you in better standing. By not answering a question, advice becomes suspicious to some.sandboxfitness wrote: »
I have. 35+ years in the business with over 700 clients. I'll just say that if you have advice and it gets scrutinized, give the reason why you give it. In fact, I've also learned things here from others being on here for over 10 years. I'm good at what I do, but I'm also willing to learn from others if what they are touting has legit scientific back up to it. I don't know it all. There are likely some who are much better in knowledge in certain areas of fitness and health than myself. Remember if you ain't learning, you ain't growing.sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
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The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
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I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss
) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
I don’t really care what you agree with. this is not a debate table; this is a thread I made to answer questions based on what I learned from 15 years; 6 bodybuilding shows I coached myself through, 30+ clients.. can I get certifications? I sure can, but 99% of these certifications any kid can take and claim they know something.. like the “old guy” who keeps wanting my attention
I thought you weren't replying to me again?
I was referring to actual qualifications like registered dieticians not any certification any kid can take and call themselves a nutrition coach.
I'm not sure what you mean by a debate table - but it is a discussion thread, anyone can give their view.
You seem to think everyone should view you as some sort of qualified expert - when that seems to be far from the case.
I honestly don’t know who is who.. so I reply when I feel like it; I only read the first sentence; I didn’t read none of what you typed.. it’s irrelevant to me
Not sure why you said you weren't replying further to me then if you don't know who is who.
Only reading the first sentence of other people's posts, especially ones you are replying to, seems very poor way to engage to me.
Discussions- you listen to what others are saying,not just spout your own ill informed advice.
In modern jargon - it's not all about you.
And like my previous comment, that applies to everything.10 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »
Actually there's no scientific studies that support that. The gallon of water thing is a broscience gym fallacy.sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today
but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
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I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
If I, as a small woman drink 1 gallon of water (nearly 4l!), plus eat fruit and veggies next to it, maybe have a soup then I'll be flushing electrolytes out like crazy. Seriously, this advice should not be followed and can be dangerous.15 -
I read the whole thread with glee then converted a gallon to litres (in the UK we like to dabble in ml, fl oz, pints etc as we feel)
4 AND A HALF LITRES OF WATER?!
I reckon I drink 2-3 litres and I already pee about once an hour.
I wouldn't have time in the day to pee any more!
General advice here is 2 litres.8 -
I want to point out that there are 'US gallons' (3.78 l) and 'UK gallons' (4.54 l) for those reading who are confused! It's something I didn't know myself, until I read this thread
(But both are high numbers, I agree)6 -
I want to point out that there are 'US gallons' (3.78 l) and 'UK gallons' (4.54 l) for those reading who are confused! It's something I didn't know myself, until I read this thread
(But both are high numbers, I agree)
Oh, and that as well. I didn't know it either. I just typed 1 gallon to liter into google. Thus TO also needs to realize that this is a very international forum, and what he writes might very well be misunderstood by some. Imagine our UK members suddenly start drinking 4.5l of water each day!4 -
I want to point out that there are 'US gallons' (3.78 l) and 'UK gallons' (4.54 l) for those reading who are confused! It's something I didn't know myself, until I read this thread
(But both are high numbers, I agree)
I'm actually neither a brit nor American(I'm Indian) so gallon ounce pint etc I don't understand. But we do follow British units and for me I like to keep it simple in the form of glasses and I've read a lot of advice from our celebrity dietitians here and they say that 8-12 glasses or if you are very active then 3-4 litres is acceptable. But I've never heard 25 glasses. Forget the load on my kidneys, I just won't leave the bathroom 😂5 -
Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »I'm not American so I don't understand gallon,ounces,miles etc. so could you tell me how much is 1 gallon in glasses. I'm not dumb just not very educated as I happen to be mentally ill.
A gallon is just a bit under 4 liters. Hopefully this helps. In the US there really isn't a standard size "glass".3 -
Sidetracking a bit here.I want to point out that there are 'US gallons' (3.78 l) and 'UK gallons' (4.54 l) for those reading who are confused! It's something I didn't know myself, until I read this thread
(But both are high numbers, I agree)
Yup it’s a thing. It’s because we use a different pint.
On both sides of the pond 1 gal = 8 pints BUT...
In the UK a pint is 20fl oz, whereas I believe as US pint is 16 fl oz (a fluid pound I guess?).2 -
1 gallon of water a day as a general rule is broscience my man.sandboxfitness wrote: »
People give advice on apple cider vinegar, cleanses, starvation mode, etc. On an open forum, there will be people who don't engage and MAY take that advice as gospel because they are unknowledgeable on the subject. Having other viewpoints gives that same lurker more information. At least that way they can make a more informed decision. Right?TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
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They don’t need more information then the one I give them; that’s why I made this thread they everyone is hijacking. trust me. If I don’t know about a topic; I’ll gladly say so. I don’t know everything and I hate bro science so I’ll never spew *kitten* at no one
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Sidetracking a bit here.I want to point out that there are 'US gallons' (3.78 l) and 'UK gallons' (4.54 l) for those reading who are confused! It's something I didn't know myself, until I read this thread
(But both are high numbers, I agree)
Yup it’s a thing. It’s because we use a different pint.
On both sides of the pond 1 gal = 8 pints BUT...
In the UK a pint is 20fl oz, whereas I believe as US pint is 16 fl oz (a fluid pound I guess?).
Don't you wan to join the metric crowd? It's super easy, and we're friendly
To be honest, I'd not even know what the size of a glass is. My glasses range from 150ml to 400ml, with the biggest being my everyday tea glass.3 -
1 gallon of water a day as a general rule is broscience my man.sandboxfitness wrote: »
People give advice on apple cider vinegar, cleanses, starvation mode, etc. On an open forum, there will be people who don't engage and MAY take that advice as gospel because they are unknowledgeable on the subject. Having other viewpoints gives that same lurker more information. At least that way they can make a more informed decision. Right?TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
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They don’t need more information then the one I give them; that’s why I made this thread they everyone is hijacking. trust me. If I don’t know about a topic; I’ll gladly say so. I don’t know everything and I hate bro science so I’ll never spew *kitten* at no one
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Is a gallon of water a day "broscience"? Yes. Absolutely. Is it applicable to everyone? Of course not. Is it bad advice? Uhhh.... if it gives someone a target to shoot for, maybe not. If it crowd out calorie containing beverages? Yes, imho. I go back to the differences in psychology between people. Some people dont like "rules". They buck them every chance they get. Then there are others that love structure. It's an interesting idea.
**edit** In my line of work, I see a lot of urine. No, I'm not in the adult fetish industry. Well, maybe. Some ladies, and gents, like a man in scrubs. Anyways, many of my patients are chronically dehydrated. Many work in the heat in outside jobs and sweat constantly. I get loads of guys who get "bear caught" during the summer months and require i.v. hydration. I tell almost all of them in my clinic to try and get atleast 1 gallon of water a day or more, especially if they sweat a lot.8 -
It's funny when I watch some people in the gym carrying around a gallon jug of water and they make 3 or more visits to the bathroom while they are there (I'm in the gym 3-4 hours working at a time). I get the bros doing it, but when I watch teens and average people doing it, I snicker everytime. Granted, some people need it, but in reality it's done because they likely read it online or listened or watched a gym bro.psychod787 wrote: »
1 gallon of water a day as a general rule is broscience my man.sandboxfitness wrote: »
People give advice on apple cider vinegar, cleanses, starvation mode, etc. On an open forum, there will be people who don't engage and MAY take that advice as gospel because they are unknowledgeable on the subject. Having other viewpoints gives that same lurker more information. At least that way they can make a more informed decision. Right?TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
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They don’t need more information then the one I give them; that’s why I made this thread they everyone is hijacking. trust me. If I don’t know about a topic; I’ll gladly say so. I don’t know everything and I hate bro science so I’ll never spew *kitten* at no one
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Is a gallon of water a day "broscience"? Yes. Absolutely. Is it applicable to everyone? Of course not. Is it bad advice? Uhhh.... if it gives someone a target to shoot for, maybe not. If it crowd out calorie containing beverages? Yes, imho. I go back to the differences in psychology between people. Some people dont like "rules". They buck them every chance they get. Then there are others that love structure. It's an interesting idea.
Don't get me started on cable crossovers for amateur starters.
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