Would Water Pills Help Me Lose Fat Cells Faster?
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PeachyPeanut89
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My Question is, if we lose water weight before fat weight would I benefit from taking water pills a couple hours before working out? I’ve found natural water pills that CVS sells and I’m considering buying them. I fully understand that the weight lost from the water pills is only temporary, I was just curious if it would help my body focus on burning more fat cells. Also I would like to know how safe this would be to do? I have a congenital heart condition and am limited; I can’t do strenuous work outs and need to rest frequently. I don’t want to take something that could harm my body even more. Thank you!
Here’s the water pills:
http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-Natural-Water-Pills?skuId=708523#productTabs-5
Here’s the water pills:
http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-Natural-Water-Pills?skuId=708523#productTabs-5
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I've never heard of those and I'm going to automatically assume it's a money grab, but that's just me.0
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No. Unless suggested or prescribed by your Dr, don't. The use of those can upset your electrolyte balance.0
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Why do you think that losing water weight before working out might make you lose weight faster?0
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I dunno but they might send you running to the bathroom...Just saying....Don't know from experience or anything...0
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I was under the impression that we lose water weight before we lose fat. So if taking these pills takes off the water weight I thought it would help my body focus on the fat cells rather than the water.0
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I probably wont buy them but I figured it was worth asking!0
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Considering you have a heart condition - I would not suggest getting advice from anyone else but your doctor. I take water pills but they are prescribed for my high blood pressure.
There is nothing to be ashamed about having to take frequent breaks especially with your heart condition. Would also suggest talking to your doctor or getting a referral to a qualified personal trainer / fitness instructor to set up an exercise program that would work for you. I've seen a good number of people at the pool doing water aerobics. They really seem to enjoy the workouts.
Finally, please don't try to rush the weight loss. Personally I get burnt every time I try to lose the weight in a hurry. You didn't get here overnight, you won't reach goal weight overnight.0 -
No, and in fact taking them before working out could dehydrate you. Do NOT take diuretics unless you have a bloody good reason to, they can be dangerous if you're not retaining fluid. They are NOT for use as some cockamayme weightloss attempt.0
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You could stand in the middle of the Sahara and become as desiccated as a piece of beef jerky but you'd still be fat. Unless you have a condition that causes you to retain ungodly amounts of fluid (like me), diuretics are not a smart thing to play with. Water retention doesn't get in the way of fat loss. Your body will know to "focus" on losing fat if you eat less. If you feel bloated, maybe try avoiding sodium-laden foods for awhile. I have to take water pills (prescribed by my MD for a heart condition). They help me get rid of the water that other people are able to shed naturally. However, they do not make the pounds drop off. Only eating at a deficit will do that. If I ate too much, I'd gain weight. I keep to my proper caloric intake, and the weight is coming off. I don't know what the over-the-counter water pills are, but they're probably a waste of money and time. But who knows? You have to do you own thing. Good luck to you, and stay dry!0
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Dehydrating yourself before a work out, while you have a heart condition doesn't sound worth it at all- even if you do drop 1 or 2 lbs, if you are as "dessicated as beef jerky." Tee-hee, that phrase made me laugh.0
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We never lose fat cells. They are with us forever! We can only shrink them!0
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Thanks for your humorous reply countscalories. Your statement "Water retention doesn't get in the way of fat loss" has strengthen my decision NOT to purchase these pills. I don't retain a huge amount of fluid but because of my heart condition I have low blood pressure. My heart doctor has even recommend I have more sodium in my diet to raise my blood pressure to normal levels which is making me retain more water than usual. I really appreciate your reply and wish you the best with your heart and health!0
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You deplete sugar stores (in liver and and bloodstream) when working out and then start working on fat breakdown. Your body doesn't do "water first then fat" - it doesn't work that way. Furthermore fat reduction doesn't happen just at a workout; your workout burns calories which you can then capitalize on by not "replenishing" all of them through food.
When energy out (from walking or working out or sleeping, doesn't matter) exceeds energy in (from food) you will lose weight.
As for using a diuretic before working out - absolutely NOT. I have no idea what your heart condition is (and am not a doc anyway) but dehydration can lead to arrhythmia in severe cases; in minor cases it can reduce the efficiency of your workout which is counterproductive to burning more calories.0 -
Fat cells are unlike muscle cells...you can NEVER lose fat cells. Your weight is determined by the rate at which you store energy from the food that you eat, and the rate at which you use that energy. Remember that as your body breaks down fat, the number of fat cells remains the same; each fat cell simply gets smaller. Taking water pills is senseless and should only be used under the advice of your doctor. (1) Eat a balanced diet - appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, fat and protein
(2) Do not eat excessively - for most people, a diet of 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day is sufficient to maintain a healthy weight
(3) Exercise regularly
It's pretty simple...eat 5-6 small meals a day, stay within your daily coloric intake, and exercise daily. It requires 3500 calories burned to lose one pound so if you eat 8500 calories in a week and you burn 12,000 calories exercising in that week theoretically you would lose one pound. But remember...you must eat clean, stay away from processed foods and get a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat in your daily meals.0 -
OP - just... wow.
kerrymaas - yes, you can lose fat cells, it just involves the use of surgical tools.0 -
There's no short cuts. Concentrate on working hard and eating at a deficit, and you'll lose weight.0
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Lol. Please tell me how you think that this will help you lose fat cells.0
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Lol. Please tell me how you think that this will help you lose fat cells.
Um I did twice? If only there was a forum where I could ask questions about topics that I'm unfamiliar with to people who may or may not know more about information in that subject area. Oh wait! There is and I'm on it right now! So your mockery comment is highly unnecessary thanks. And PS: Nice profile picture... Now if there is anyone else who finds this humorous because I'm not a dietitian, nutritionist, nurse, fitness trainer, et cetera leave. To rest thanks for the encouragement and information.0
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