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Is not Drinking Enough Water Hindering my Weigh loss ?

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  • dennymau
    dennymau Posts: 118 Member
    [clear is good!
    I am for 3 litres a day. I find now that if I don't get at least 2 litres I feel very dehydrated - my body is so happy with all the fluids!

    It is a good test to know if you're getting enough water by the colour of your pee *giggles*. If it looks like lemonade then you're doing well, but if it's much darker you need more!

    what if it's clear?
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  • motomommy1
    motomommy1 Posts: 1 Member
    If it's clear then you are probably doing really well with the water drinking.

    And for those who are not getting enough water in...
    One of the greatest tips I have ever read was by Bill Phillips in his eating for Life Cookbook, he said, "I don't sip water throughout the day, I chug water." Every snack and meal, he chugs 16 oz. of water.

    I have been following this "rule" of chugging water from my blender bottle every snack and meal and I am getting anywhere from 60oz. to 100+oz. of water a day not including the bonus sips I take of the decaf teas I drink in between meals through the day...
  • Straitlover1965
    Straitlover1965 Posts: 39 Member
    If it's clear then you are probably doing really well with the water drinking.

    Absolutely clear urine can also be a sign of your kidneys shutting down.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    If you don't drink enough water your mind can confuse thirst for hunger and in turn you will eat more.
    It's also needed to keep everything in check body-wise, so you are only doing yourself harm by not drinking enough.
  • mattschwartz01
    mattschwartz01 Posts: 566 Member
    I have a hard time drinking my Water everyday , I pretty much maybe drink one glass a day. I have been having problems losing weight , I log on, count my calories, work out .....Does anyone think or know if not drinking enough water is making me plateau and not lose anything ? I will say that I bought 2 of the 1.5 L jugs of water and having been drinking and refilling everyday this week to see if it makes a difference

    This is entirely possible because water is an essential part in the chemical equation for the metabolizing of stored cellulite. I think the extra water will help but without looking at your food intake and exercise, I'm not sure I have any other pointers.
  • mahlakita
    mahlakita Posts: 2
    Yes it is! Being even a little bit dehydrated lowers your metabolism.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    If you don't drink enough water your mind can confuse thirst for hunger and in turn you will eat more.
    It's also needed to keep everything in check body-wise, so you are only doing yourself harm by not drinking enough.

    The most sensible answer yet. The color of your pee is also affected by vitamins.
  • whitecapwendy
    whitecapwendy Posts: 287 Member
    I am for 3 litres a day. I find now that if I don't get at least 2 litres I feel very dehydrated - my body is so happy with all the fluids!

    It is a good test to know if you're getting enough water by the colour of your pee *giggles*. If it looks like lemonade then you're doing well, but if it's much darker you need more!

    what if it's clear?

    perfect.
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