Water.......works?

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  • SheilaN1976
    SheilaN1976 Posts: 266 Member
    ive been drinking minimum of 64 oz daily since i started here at MFP on September 11th, I have a straw cup that holds 24 oz, i drink one first thing in the morning...second one is with lunch and third one is with dinner..i am constantly making bathroom trips, it is rather maddening! Its been 8 days and its not letting up one bit as of yet.
  • mindphluxxx
    mindphluxxx Posts: 67
    I've only just started drinking water properly again and I completely agree with the many trips to the loo!!!

    I'm trying to swap some of my caffeine-filled drinks (I love coffee and diet coke/pepsi) with water instead, so although I'm not quite up to 8 glasses a day, I'm increasing a little every day and hopefully will be reaching the target of 8 glasses sometime within the next couple of weeks.

    I've found always having a bottle of water in my handbag is helping- If you're out and about and thirsty, it's easier to have some of that than to go into a shop and buy something else!
  • ksb221
    ksb221 Posts: 9 Member
    Awesome info. Thank you for finally quantifying a sample time line for acclimating to the increased water consumption. I have been very frustrated trying to get through these last few pounds to my goal, so decided I should jump on the water bandwagon. I usually drink 8 glasses of water a month.... for the last week I have been drinking 8 glasses a day..... and I have put on 4 pounds! UGH..... and going to the restroom at least hourly. Everyone says it takes time to get used to it, but I thought that meant a few days or a week - and I was ready to go back to my dehydrated days. Thank you for saying it might take a couple of months.... I will try to stick with it. I have not noticed any differences in my skin or appetite after my first week in waterworld, but I guess I need to be patient.... not one of my strengths these days. Thanks again for a timeline that makes me feel like all may not be lost....

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