Successful weight loss without 8 glasses of water???

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  • NAcetoLang
    NAcetoLang Posts: 517 Member
    There are a gazillion technical documents on proper hydration - I am sure of it. I am too lazy to look them all up- so much easier for me to just have a glass. ;)

    Here's my experience- 30 days ago, I was forcing the 8 glasses down, and some days, it was only 4 or 5 glasses. I saw all these folks drinking tons of the stuff- and got curious. Will it really make me feel great- or just spend a lot of time on the pot? So I upped my intake to 16 glasses, just to see if I could (and because someone posted a challenge- I'm a sucker for a healthy challenge). ..............AND I peed (sorry, but that's the truth of it). I felt full and water logged. :frown: Day two- I peed some more, but not as much. I did decide that 16 or 17 glasses was a bit much for me right now, but I am at around 10 a day, and my skin looks great, I recover much more quickly from physical activity, and I feel terrific! (I still pee a lot- but it's worth it :tongue: )

    If you choose to build up your water consumption- do it just as with everything else- baby steps - listen to your body. If you drink 4 glasses a day and feel full.. bump to 4.5 or 5 for a few days, then bump it a little again, after you feel comfortable. IF you decide that you want to stretch your limits a little, and see what all of the fuss is about.

    Good luck! I am not sure if water will make or break your success, as I am not an expert - but I do wish you success! :happy:
  • Hudderstub
    Hudderstub Posts: 11 Member
    I always drink coffee, and a few different types of tea without milk. Getting water from the office cooler has made it easier to add a few cups in and I notice that the days when I drink more water are more likely to be followed by weighs losses.
  • markhudson1968
    markhudson1968 Posts: 13
    Hi

    I did try drinking water but just never really get around to it and being honest never really have..even though I know I should.

    I set myself a goal to lose 3 and half stone in 4 month and did it..WITHOUT drinking water on a regular basis so it CAN be done.

    Everyones bodies work differently and so what works for one may not work for another - I can only speak for myself.

    I am no expert at all and realise that you should drink plenty but it can be done without !!

    Good luck in your journey
  • smithy85
    smithy85 Posts: 104 Member
    If you have ACID reflux, COFFEE< SODA AND JUICES WILL IRRATATE IT< WATER WILL HELP!!!
  • pedraz
    pedraz Posts: 173
    I hate water....makes me gag silly I know, but then I discovered MIO and now I drink one cup of coffee a day then nothing but water I pee like crazy and it seems the more I drink then thirstier I get! I haven't noticed a big weight lost difference but I'm still drinking it.

    what's MIO?
  • thisisjl
    thisisjl Posts: 1,074 Member
    I lost 45 pounds 3 1/2 years ago I drank some water but not a lot, probably drank more Dt. Soda than water as a general rule and I have kept the weight off. I'm now working on loosing another 60# and I'm drinking maybe 4-6 cups of water a day just because I'm trying to be healthier not just loose the weight.

    I agree Soda, coffee, etc will just aggravate your Acid Reflux!
  • pattyann1112
    pattyann1112 Posts: 24
    Thanks for all the helpful info. I really do watch what I drink and eat because of the items that can trigger the acid reflux. I only have one cup of coffee per day, first thing in the morning. And if I have diet soda, I generally go for a clear one such as Sierra Mist over the cola products. I take a store brand of Pepcid Complete everyday at night to keep it all under control. It does a pretty good job, but like I mentioned, there are times I can still get the heartburn. There's no doubt, that weight loss will help that situation. Several years ago, I lost some weight with WW and got to the point where I didn't take anything at all for the A.R.

    I'm going to continue to try to gradually get more water in just because it's good for me.

    And for the poster who asked...Mio is a water enhancer much like Crystal Light but it's sold in a small liquid bottle, so you can add as few or as many drops as you wish. I like mine on the weak side, because if you add too much, it does have an after taste.

    Thanks everyone!
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    My partner has lost 33lbs and has never touched a glass of plain water, he can't stand it. He drinks diet soda, tea, coffee, squash.

    Personally I prefer water , but not everyone's the same :-)
  • Jexebel
    Jexebel Posts: 67
    I have no idea how much water I drink. I don't keep track. But I'm pretty certain it's under the supposed 8 glasses or whatevs. But I'm never dehydrated. I drink when I'm thirsty, I drink when working out. And I don't drink many other beverages besides coffee/tea. And I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables so I suppose water comes from there too.

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