Water Intake: The Final Debate
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Drinking water makes me lose weight because the more I need to pee the more times I have to climb the stairs. It's easy really!0
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Am I a 'bad girl' if I'm adding a known diuretic-lemon juice- to each bottle of water? I jus figured, the more sodium an toxins I can pee out- the better.. I typically add 2-4tbsp lemon juice to 3c water
nawww...i think he is focusing on quanity...a little *natural* flavoring isnt going to hurt0 -
Since it's the "final debate," does that mean no one will ever discuss it again?
I just read a military nutrition study where none of the subjects had a total fluid intake over 1 gallon/day, with water in food etc included in that, and none were dehydrated. p57 of http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf&AD=ADA2486070 -
Love the post. Don't love the drinking water when I'm teaching though...wayyyy to long to wait for a pee break and I can't leave the little treasures alone in a classroom!!! Drink masses after work and on my days off though.0
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I brew a pitcher of iced tea using 2 large Luzianne teabags and 2 large green teabags. I add 1/2 cup Splenda and 1/2 cup lemon juice. I could omit the Splenda. Can this be substituted for the water?0
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Since it's the "final debate," does that mean no one will ever discuss it again?
I just read a military nutrition study where none of the subjects had a total fluid intake over 1 gallon/day, with water in food etc included in that, and none were dehydrated. p57 of http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf&AD=ADA248607
It's kind of funny because I actually feel sick and get headaches if I drink a lot of water.0 -
This was very entertaining to read (if u have a sense of humor). Good one.0
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Am I a 'bad girl' if I'm adding a known diuretic-lemon juice- to each bottle of water? I jus figured, the more sodium an toxins I can pee out- the better.. I typically add 2-4tbsp lemon juice to 3c water
nawww...i think he is focusing on quanity...a little *natural* flavoring isnt going to hurt
Darn it. I jus wanted to be a 'bad girl' once.. ho hum.. :sad: :laugh:0 -
I agree and drink almost the same amount in fluids. Water vegetable juice (unsalted), fruit juices, and use water in foods i prepare and consume...duh...who ever heard of soup without water?0
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Well I guess he's pulling another one of those "say incorrect crap, pretend it's 100% fact, tell people that anyone who disagrees is just whining, and run away from the topic real fast" deals that he likes so much. As annoying as it is, I just feel really bad for the people who actually read it and think what he says is accurate. Please people, do actual research yourself.0
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Am I a 'bad girl' if I'm adding a known diuretic-lemon juice- to each bottle of water? I jus figured, the more sodium an toxins I can pee out- the better.. I typically add 2-4tbsp lemon juice to 3c water
nawww...i think he is focusing on quanity...a little *natural* flavoring isnt going to hurt
Darn it. I jus wanted to be a 'bad girl' once.. ho hum.. :sad: :laugh:
throw a shot of vodka in there...then we can talk about initiating you into the bad girl club..lol0 -
I brew a pitcher of iced tea using 2 large Luzianne teabags and 2 large green teabags. I add 1/2 cup Splenda and 1/2 cup lemon juice. I could omit the Splenda. Can this be substituted for the water?
I think you could only substitute that for water if you actually put water in it. Just tea bags, Splenda and lemon juice would probably not be very thirst-quenching. :laugh:0 -
Since it's the "final debate," does that mean no one will ever discuss it again?
I just read a military nutrition study where none of the subjects had a total fluid intake over 1 gallon/day, with water in food etc included in that, and none were dehydrated. p57 of http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf&AD=ADA248607
The mind wobbles.0 -
I love you!!!0
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19 glasses of water here a day!! My goal is to drink half of my weight in water!0
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teheheheheeh love that!0
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Well I guess he's pulling another one of those "say incorrect crap, pretend it's 100% fact, tell people that anyone who disagrees is just whining, and run away from the topic real fast" deals that he likes so much. As annoying as it is, I just feel really bad for the people who actually read it and think what he says is accurate. Please people, do actual research yourself.
But rest assured, no one thinks your post came-off as a dire reflection of your own crippling insecurities, whatsoever.
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I am an advocate for drinking as much water as you possibly, and safely, can. Period.
As a giant-meathead, who spends 2 hours per day shortening my neck and training in martial arts, I like water... a lot. I drink 1 1/2 gallons, per day, every day.
"But Gorilla... what about Water Intoxication and Hyponatremia??" Notice I quantified my statement with the word "safely."
It never ceases to amaze the number of people that get bent-out-shape over the "water intake issue." For me, the answer is simple. Drink more. Lots and lots more. Drink as much as you can, then have another glass. Whatever amount that turns out to be, is the correct amount... mostly because what your body doesn't need, it will simply pee-out... and take a lot of waste with it.
For some unknown reason it is now in-vogue to denounce the "Eight 8 Once Glasses of Water Per Day" guideline, and replace same with the inane notion that one should "simply drink fluids when they are thirsty." ... Yes... Because clearly "thirst" and "hunger" are excellent mechanisms for regulating what your body needs. I mean, c'mon, it's not like you need a website and calculator to determine how much food you should.. be... eating... oh.. hmm... Well, you should just eat food when... you're... hungry... because... um... uh oh.
(Oh no he didn't! ... Oh yes... I did.)
Your body needs water. Lots of it. Here's some examples... follow the bouncing hydrogen atom:
Without water, your bloated, dehydrated corpse will begin to smell within about 3 days.
Second only to oxygen, water (which is 1 part oxygen btw), is the most critical requirement for human life. Without water, you'll experience a severe case of deadness within about 48 to 72 hours. But, by all means, make sure you "slow down" on that next glass of water. While you're at it, you might want to hold your breath because you're probably getting waaaay too much air.
Your body is mostly water.
65% of the finger you're using to click the "Report this Post" button is water. So, I still win.
Your brain is mostly water.
As you attempt to argue with me, in vain, know that 70% of the organ you're desperately trying to utilize in an effort to concoct a "witty retort," is water. Irony can be so ironic sometimes.
People that are way more awesome than you, drink lots and lots of water.
Soldiers, bodybuilders, special forces operatives, Olympic athletes, boxers, MMA fighters, Ironman triathletes, et al all calculate and consume tremendous amounts of water. Think about that as you feverishly type away with your thumbs on your bedazzled iPhone in an effort to "teach me a lesson."
Happy Saturday.
Drinking too much water messed up my electrolytes and sent me to the doctor. His advice? There is such a thing as too much water.
I stick to 8-10 glasses and it works just fine.0 -
Drinking too much water messed up my electrolytes and sent me to the doctor. His advice? There is such a thing as too much water.
I stick to 8-10 glasses and it works just fine.
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Best post since I've been here, hands down. Also, your writing style is awesome!
That's because he's also an awesome lawyer! Oh, but, Gorilla, I gotta disagree with part of your dissertation -- NOBODY is more awesome than me! Well, except, maybe, YOU! Love your posts!0
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