Water? Really?

water is important there is no arguing that. exactly how much you need to stay healthy depends on how big you are, and who your asking. but for weight loss, it wont halt you all that much if you dont drink enough

it doesnt necessarily have to be pure water your drinking either, there is water in everything that you would be drinking, even cola or beer

So I went to the Dr yesterday and asked why I was so stalled? She asked how much water I was drinking. I dont drink water. Hate it, but I do get liquids of about 24 oz a day. She says if I drink at least 8 glasses of WATER a day, the weight will fall off. Is this true? I know I am always dehydrated, but 8 glasses? Wow.

if your always dehydrated then upping the amount you drink will definitely benefit you. I can't say it will make the weight fall off, but you being well hydrated should make you feel better in general.

That being said, have you considered things like:
- Crystal Light
- Mio
- Tea (there are tons of flavors, I have a Vanilla Caramel Black tea in my pantry...yummy)
- adding fruit to your water ( you can even take frozen fruits and use them as ice cubes...as they melt the water should start to taste like the fruit)

Honestly, I drink at least 4 liters of water a day (typically flavored with crystal light) and other things on top of that. I discovered that before I started drink so much water, I was often thinking I was hungry when I really was just thirsty. So I guess in that sense drinking more water really did help me lose weight (although it wasn't the only thing, but it did play a role).

It's actually very likely that upping your water intake over time will help the weight come off for two reasons:

1. When your body is no longer dehydrated, it'll take notice and stop retaining all the water it can get.
2. Staying hydrated helps ward off cravings and helps you feel fuller on less calories. People often mistake thirst for hunger, so if you drink enought water, you may notice less "hunger".

I drink more than a gallon a day. Your 24 oz intake is dangerous.

The best guideline I can give for just starting out drinking more water is start with 1/3-1/2 you body weight in ounces of water just to get comfortable increasing your water intake. At first your scale weight may bother you but after about a week it evens out.

Just converted 24 fluid oz - that's 710ml... did you type that right? Less than 3/4 of a litre per day? That's very low - no wonder you're dehydrated!

Personally I've always been a pure water drinker, but it doesn't necessarily need to be pure water if you don't like it - try tea, sparkling water, flavoured water, or even 0cal soft drinks, but you should be getting at least a few litres a day (so at least 70 oz per day)

Try building it up slowly if it seems too much at first. I use the mfp water counter to make sure I'm getting enough (although I track a 400-500ml glass as a 'cup' as I don't use the cup system). I drink at least 3.2 litres per day (108 oz). Try keeping a glass/bottle of water near you generally throughout the day and keep sipping, or down a glass/bottle every few hours if that's easier. You'll probably feel fuller and generally more lively.

So I went to the Dr yesterday and asked why I was so stalled? She asked how much water I was drinking. I dont drink water. Hate it, but I do get liquids of about 24 oz a day. She says if I drink at least 8 glasses of WATER a day, the weight will fall off. Is this true? I know I am always dehydrated, but 8 glasses? Wow.

LoL no your doctor is wrong man.... what a silly question. You went to a professional and they told you what to do, you don't like the answer so now your asking people on the internet? Hilarious!

I know I am always dehydrated, but 8 glasses? Wow.

lol. at least you know.

24oz a day is so little. damn.

on gym days i'm at least a gallon/day.

try to get in the habit of taking a water bottle with you everywhere. i dont leave the house without mine and i find that i am constantly drinking from it without even thinking about it.

So I went to the Dr yesterday and asked why I was so stalled? She asked how much water I was drinking. I dont drink water. Hate it, but I do get liquids of about 24 oz a day. She says if I drink at least 8 glasses of WATER a day, the weight will fall off. Is this true? I know I am always dehydrated, but 8 glasses? Wow.

8 glasses is nothing. I drink around a gallon a day and don't even notice. Not sure how much it has to do with weight loss but water intake is important to overall health.

Your doctor is an idiot, and that WebMD article is stupid.

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So I went to the Dr yesterday and asked why I was so stalled? She asked how much water I was drinking. I dont drink water. Hate it, but I do get liquids of about 24 oz a day. She says if I drink at least 8 glasses of WATER a day, the weight will fall off. Is this true? I know I am always dehydrated, but 8 glasses? Wow.

Yes, I've noticed when dehydrated I tend to feel very bloated and stop losing weight (or even put on a couple of pounds) because your body needs water to get the waste and toxins out of your body and if there's not enough water, your body would hold onto the old water for vital functions. 24oz of water is nothing, please drink more.

If you hate the taste of water like I do, try flavored water or just make fruit fused water

I think I just got dumber reading this thread

Ahh...a generation raised on Coca Cola and McDonalds.
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how can anyone hate water it literally tastes like nothing

I can see why people don't like water. Frankly, I don't understand why everyone else doesn't understand! Its flavorless! Ugh! I can only drink it plain with meals and while exercising. Otherwise, I have to add something to it

The only thing I'd day to the OP is, if your dehydrated, drink more water (not soda) but water! Add fruit or something else if you need to. Listen to your body is good advice.