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StacyRenee77
StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How much do you drink in a day, and has it helped with weight loss?

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  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    it varies, but usually at least 12 cups. That is all I drink though.
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    Thank you! Were you ever addicted to pop?
  • breeshabebe
    breeshabebe Posts: 580
    I drink when I am thirsty, chewing gum (I like to make bubbles with water and bite it to squish the water out) and when I have a yummy Crystal light liquid thing. About 75% of a gallon everyday.
  • Travelbug1955
    Travelbug1955 Posts: 61 Member
    I drink about 8-10 cups a day. I drink unsweet tea with lemon and water mostly. I gave up soda last August and now they taste horrible to me. I try to only drink beverages with no salt or caffeine.
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    I drink about 64 oz of water a day at least, more if I'm running or it's hot out. I also have a diet soda or two depending on if I need the caffeine (I don't drink coffee, and yeah, i know it's bad for me blah blah blah whatever).
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    They say lemon water is excellent for weight loss, any truth to that?
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    I drink between 10-12 cups of water per day (in addition to any tea or soda(soda has sodium in it so i don't count it) I rarely drink anything besides water and tea and the odd double espresso

    The main benefit i see is keeping my body from retaining water (due to a high sodium day for instance) and adding false weight (If you haven't been drinking a larger quantity of water and then begin doing so you'll notice some pretty big losses the first week or 2

    I think the main benefit of lemon in the water is making it easier for people to drink
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    I drink between 10-14 cups/day and one glass of milk on my cereal at breakfast.

    Yes I do think it has helped with my loss and maintenance of my goal. More than that, the benefits to the rest of your body are amazing. My knees ache less (and I am sure the weight loss helped too) but my overall energy level and feeling of well-being is elevated too.

    I was never hooked on soft drinks but would have a few each month. I don't avoid them now but if water is a choice, that's the one I choose. Best of luck with your getting more fit, you can do it! MFP is full of one success story after another.
  • kellybailey18400
    kellybailey18400 Posts: 5 Member
    Water is the best...drink as much of it as you can! I try to drink about 10-16 glasses per day...I'm hoping with warmer weather coming soon that I can drink more
  • AV1978az
    AV1978az Posts: 25 Member
    I drink between 14-20 cups of water a day. It makes a huge difference
  • Josalinn
    Josalinn Posts: 1,066 Member
    They say lemon water is excellent for weight loss, any truth to that?

    I don't know about weight loss, but I do know too much is horrible for your teeth.

    I'm *trying* to drink 128 ounces a day, so 16 cups? Its very hard, but is good, helps me feel full. And a bit sloshy
  • PawPrints89
    PawPrints89 Posts: 16 Member
    I don't log my water. It's too hard to keep track of! I have been drinking a lot of water. It makes my skin better and I feel better not being dehydrated. I love the liquid water additives! They really help. I can have different flavors all without calories. You can find them with the powdered drink mixes. I like them better than the powder because they dissolve faster and they are just easier. Plus you can carry them with you pretty easy!
  • ABsolute85
    ABsolute85 Posts: 156
    I try to, but I often forget to log my water...I usually have 6 - 8 glasses a day...not counting the water I drink during workouts...
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    I drink 3-4 litres of water a day.

    As to the second part has it helped with weight loss, it helps but very little.

    What helps with weight loss is calories in vs calories out. Eat at a deficit and you will lose weight.

    Water just helps keep me under my calorie goal, vs. soda and juices.

    I flavour mine with what ever fruit I have in the house, atm pineapple water, so tasty.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I drink between 14-20 cups of water a day. It makes a huge difference
    This is me, just depends on the day.

    The days where I have less I can totally feel it and it's a nasty sluggish feeling!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I drink 10-12 cups a day on average (that's just water, technically I get more fluids with coffee, tea, etc).

    Lemon water will not help you lose weight. That's an old wive's tale.

    Losing weight is about eating at a calorie deficit. There are no tricks, only that.

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