Drinking Water
shandybrown
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We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss.I have recently started a Facebook Page to challenge people to drink more water. One of the things I am finding is people have a hard time getting ANY water let alone the 100 ounces of the challenge. I am looking for ideas to help those who struggle find ways to get more water down. I always carry water in my car and to work. I post to the facebook page every day - this encourages me because I don't want to have to post that I did not succeed. What are some tips that help you drink enough water every day that I can share with the people who have accepted the challenge?
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I use a "water your body" app on my iPhone, it's customized for your weight and activity level and several other factors. It encourages me to get to 100% everyday.
God bless,
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I don't drink anything but water ( ok I will have a cup of coffee in the am but otherwise water ). I use Mio or pure lemon juice for flavoring. I generally drink 4- 20 oz bottles a day for 80oz total.0
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We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss
Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.0 -
We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss
Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.
A : My post was asking for sugesstions of ways to help make drinking water easier.
B: Blanket generalizations seldom apply to real life.
C: I would love to know your resources for the medical/scientific statements you have made.0 -
I don't drink anything but water ( ok I will have a cup of coffee in the am but otherwise water ). I use Mio or pure lemon juice for flavoring. I generally drink 4- 20 oz bottles a day for 80oz total.
I didn't think about flavoring the water. That is a great idea. Thanks!0 -
I use a "water your body" app on my iPhone, it's customized for your weight and activity level and several other factors. It encourages me to get to 100% everyday.
God bless,
Karen
Using an app is a great idea. One with reminders would be very useful. Thanks!0 -
I LOVE adding lemon to my water!! I pretty much drink one bottle of lemon water ( I put half a lemon in the first bottle) and after I may have plain water or just a touch of lemon.0
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I find using water to make my coffee helps me drink more water.0
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We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss
Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.
A : My post was asking for sugesstions of ways to help make drinking water easier.
B: Blanket generalizations seldom apply to real life.
C: I would love to know your resources for the medical/scientific statements you have made.
Actually drinking water does help you lose weight.. you get thirsty several times a day.. as long as you're drinking water... you're not drinking calories that are only gonna make it more difficult to lose weight.
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If people drank no water they'd likely be dead. Eat more fruits and vegetables, there is a ton of water in the recommended nine servings. Have a drink with you at all times, carry a sports bottle and take a glass to bed.0
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I went and bought a really fun refillable water bottle and was using those crystal light packets for flavor. I would just refill it at work and try new flavors throughout the day.
'd it! I'm now just drinking plain water though, but I had to start out with those crytal light packets to build the routine.
Hope that hepls!0 -
If people drank no water they'd likely be dead. Eat more fruits and vegetables, there is a ton of water in the recommended nine servings. Have a drink with you at all times, carry a sports bottle and take a glass to bed.
Like I said, you need fluids, not necessarily water. Lots of people never touch a glass of straight water and they are not dead. Water only aids weight loss because you can sometimes fool yourself out of being hungry by guzzling water.0 -
people are just being lazy. just drink the water.0
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I'll only drink flavored water of some kind. I really hate the taste of my tap water, and the filtered, etc doesn't taste any better. Next time I go shopping, I plan to get the lemon and the lime juice to flavor my water instead of the drink mixes. I want to get off the aspartame. I stopped drinking sodas about 10 days ago, now to wean myself off of these.
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I'm also getting more water from the fresh fruits I am now eating/drinking (Smoothies/juice with no sugars of any kind added)0 -
my dentist has put a blanket on my drinking lemon water because of the acid....now I BARELY drink it0
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my dentist has put a blanket on my drinking lemon water because of the acid....now I BARELY drink it
Mine said the same, although she said with a straw it's okay. This may sound weird, but I love the taste of celery water - just put a pitcher of water in the fridge with a few stalks of celery.0 -
I think this water thing is overrated. I drink at least 3 liters of water a day (I love cold tap water) and I am still overweight
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people are just being lazy. just drink the water.
You say lazy, I say informed. From Mayo Clinic website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day." That's about 1.9 liters, which isn't that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Although the "8 by 8" rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be reframed as: "Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," because all fluids count toward the daily total.0 -
Quit being a baby, man up, and drink your water. I can't stand grown adults who complain that they hate water. PFTTTTTT0
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I have reusable sports bottles in 4 different colours. I try to empty all of these each day ( 1 before work, 1 during work, 1 after work, and 1 in the evening). Each bottle is 20 ounces so I aim for 80 ounces a day). The one I crave the most is the one right after my shower, so I make sure to take it upstairs with me and put it in the bathroom for when I hop out.0
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liquid is liquid. If your pee is light yellow, you are doing just fine hydrating yourself.0
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We all know drinking enough water is a big part of successful weight loss
Myth, unless you are filling yourself up with water to stave off hunger. Water doesn't "flush" out fat or any of the other wonderful things people attribute to it. Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated but drinking 100 ounces of water a day is excessive, puts a strain on your kidneys and can flush essential minerals out of your body.
How much water you need really depends on how much you weigh, your activity level, and your environment.
I'm sure during summer band I consume quite over 100 ounces of water and I figure at 270+ pounds, and 100+ degrees it was quite needed.0 -
Yeah....not sure how helpful this is gonna be...but....I have as much trouble as the next person even remembering to drink water, you know? So what I do, since the recommended is 8 glasses a day of 8 ounces, and I just happen to have 8 ounce glasses at home, I just go into the kitchen and force myself to drink water.
In the morning, as soon as I get up, I go into the kitchen and chug down 2 glasses of water, then before lunchtime, I force myself to drink two more glasses, then in the afternoon the same thing, and at night, before dinner time, i do the same thing, another two.
I find that if I put it "on schedule" so to speak, it's easier. (I know...it's ridiculous, it's water, for cheesus sake, hahaha)
I've actually find that it's been getting easier to drink water lately, like I'm thirstier or something.... or maybe I'm just recognizing that I'm thirsty, now that I've been forcing myself to drink water "on schedule".
I've been peeing like crazy, though, so make sure to have a bathroom nearby if you're gonna chug down water on schedule, like I've been doing.0 -
Once you begin drinking water, you begin to have a thirst for water. I am just a bit leary about the added flavorings (that's just me personally) because of the added chemicals, dyes and so forth. I saw an article to add a cinnamon stick and sliced apple. Natural way to flavor your water and it is supposed to boast your metabolism.0
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I use the machine that carbonates tap water. It tastes better and is more refreshing. I always have it in my frig. Love it.0
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I am willing to try that one. Sounds delicious! Thanks.Once you begin drinking water, you begin to have a thirst for water. I am just a bit leary about the added flavorings (that's just me personally) because of the added chemicals, dyes and so forth. I saw an article to add a cinnamon stick and sliced apple. Natural way to flavor your water and it is supposed to boast your metabolism.0 -
Get over yourself.Quit being a baby, man up, and drink your water. I can't stand grown adults who complain that they hate water. PFTTTTTT
I for one have NEVER liked the taste of water. So glad you do. I am assuming you NEVER miss your water allotment each day. I mean, you must LOVE the taste of water to be so dismissive of the MANY people who do not.
Whatever.0 -
Best Incentive ever - My Urologist told me that if you drink plenty of water, your chance of Kidney stones decreases.
Don't drink enough, you become dehydrated and stones form.0 -
I have a machine called "Soda Stream" and it makes my tap water sparkly. I don't add anything except the bubbles and can drink it non stop. It's great and zero cals.0
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Drinking water is the hardest thing for me. I don't get thirsty easy and I prefer to drink anything else 1st. I don't drink a lot of soda, but I will drink milk, silk or juice first. I can not drink tap water either, just can't do it. I bought one of the big brita filters that has the spigot on it for the fridge. I have a little white board I keep on the fridge and mark off every 8 oz. I don't shoot for a specific number, just try to get it in. I keep a small 4oz glass next to fridge and try to drink one every time I go in the kitchen. I will drink a lot when I workout. I found some recipes that are for fruit infused water http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water.
Here is an interesting article on the water debate http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/wonders-of-water0
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