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queenliz99 wrote: »Drinking water is good but drinking more water to out do the next guy is silly and unwarranted. It waters down sodium levels which is problematic. You get water from the things you drink and the foods you eat also.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/basics/definition/con-20031445
Right, if someone is a thirsty kind of person, or has health issues that require water consumption, that's understandable. But there is a pervasive attitude in weight loss circles just like that picture the OP posted of "OMG I have to drink as much water as humanly possible, the more the better!!!" And that's just not true. A glass of water because you're hungry is not what I mean. I've seen people brag that they have "built up" to drinking a gallon or more. Why, I have no idea.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »Drinking water is good but drinking more water to out do the next guy is silly and unwarranted. It waters down sodium levels which is problematic. You get water from the things you drink and the foods you eat also.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/basics/definition/con-20031445
Right, if someone is a thirsty kind of person, or has health issues that require water consumption, that's understandable. But there is a pervasive attitude in weight loss circles just like that picture the OP posted of "OMG I have to drink as much water as humanly possible, the more the better!!!" And that's just not true. A glass of water because you're hungry is not what I mean. I've seen people brag that they have "built up" to drinking a gallon or more. Why, I have no idea.
I understand your point on that, although I've never really seen people brag about it, just state it matter of factly like in the first page of this thread. I don't even drink an entire gallon of water in a day, and some days I feel like the water queen! But to each their own, right?0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.
And that's appropriate of you. I was addressing the pp non understanding of people wanting to drink water as a hunger deterrent and feeling the need to consume more water than herself. Helping her to understand how great it can be. No children are being encouraged at this point in time in any harmful behavior.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.
And that's appropriate of you. I was addressing the pp non understanding of people wanting to drink water as a hunger deterrent and feeling the need to consume more water than herself. Helping her to understand how great it can be. No children are being encouraged at this point in time in any harmful behavior.
You don't get to change my words. I never said any of that.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.
And that's appropriate of you. I was addressing the pp non understanding of people wanting to drink water as a hunger deterrent and feeling the need to consume more water than herself. Helping her to understand how great it can be. No children are being encouraged at this point in time in any harmful behavior.
But your "calm down" reply was to someone else.0 -
This is what I'm referring to. Who are you to say what is "above and beyond".candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
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MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
This is what I'm referring to. Who are you to say what is "above and beyond".candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
There are people in this very thread talking about pushing themselves to drink more water than they usually drink, beyond what they want. Review this thread!0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
This is what I'm referring to. Who are you to say what is "above and beyond".candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Um, well, if they normally drink 64 oz per day, and decide that since water is so great for weight loss that they're going to drink 128 oz, I don't think it's out of line to call that above and beyond what they normally drink.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
I was just pointing out that drinking water to win a contest with children involved is scary. You did not say how much water was ingested. That was irresponsible behavior by your camp leaders, seriously. And by the way, I am calm. If you were my child and I had heard that they had done this at camp I would have been furious at them. So I still stand by at what I said, that was dangerous.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
Also this, because you are saying you have no personal experience. and I was trying to explain how it helps others, myself included.0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.
And that's appropriate of you. I was addressing the pp non understanding of people wanting to drink water as a hunger deterrent and feeling the need to consume more water than herself. Helping her to understand how great it can be. No children are being encouraged at this point in time in any harmful behavior.
You don't get to change my words. I never said any of that.
but you didn't you say this?
"And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry."0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
Also this, because you are saying you have no personal experience. and I was trying to explain how it helps others, myself included.
OK, look. You are clearly jonesing to convince me I am wrong. About what? I said I do not understand people who force themselves to drink crazy amounts of water. If this is not you, why do you care? Me stating that water doesn't work for me when I am hungry is not a lack of personal experience. That is my personal experience and I went on to say that I understand drinking it for that purpose and again, that is not what I am referring to. I don't know if you just want to argue or if you're not reading everything I write or you just don't understand my words.0 -
alright ladies, I'm not sure if there is a protocol for backing down or what.... We can all agree that there is a point for every body that is too much water. Most people in this thread agree that drinking a lot of water throughout the day is the bomb. I was never trying to argue, just enlighten.0
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MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
It was like 8 4-6 oz cups, don't *kitten* yourself. You guys need to calm down, lol.
The point is that people can and have hurt themselves in water drinking contests. Children shouldn't be encouraged to engage in them.
Ok but we're discussing water consumption through out the day as part of a healthy routine. I only brought that up in jest as the pp was talking about people feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Well, when we're talking about drinking lots of water (beyond one's thirst triggers, to judge by several posts in this thread) and someone brings up setting a water drinking record, I don't think it's off-topic to discuss over-consumption of water and how it can be dangerous.
And that's appropriate of you. I was addressing the pp non understanding of people wanting to drink water as a hunger deterrent and feeling the need to consume more water than herself. Helping her to understand how great it can be. No children are being encouraged at this point in time in any harmful behavior.
You don't get to change my words. I never said any of that.
but you didn't you say this?
"And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry."
But what does that have to do with anything? I said I get it, but that it doesn't work for me. And I said that is not what I am talking about.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »candygibbons26 wrote: »It cleanses your body and detoxes it and also helps with hunger pangs you might think your hungry wen all
You need is water
I get plenty of water. My urine is a good color. I don't understand the obsession with forcing oneself to drink above and beyond what one normally drinks to "help with weight loss."
Because, like the previous poster said....when you're doing well on your CI but still feeling hungry, you can drink a lot of water instead of eating something that would put you over the goal. And it's healthy, hydrates you, helps with constipation (if that's an issue) and makes your skin soft! I don't "force" myself to drink extra water unless my lips start getting dry and cracked, which usually only happens on the weekends when I'm not at work with my water bottle sitting in front of me all day.
That comes from adequate hydration. There are no points for extra hydration. And I have never been one that is satisfied by a glass of water when I am hungry.
It's different for everyone, of course. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hunger craving and instead drank some water, making my hunger go away. Not every time, but it works
I get that part. I don't get the people who consistently try to drink more and more and more as if it's a badge of honor or accomplishes anything. I have no issues with people drinking what they're thirsty for.
When I was in girl scout camp one summer I broke the record of drinking the most cups of water during lunch one day! I was pretty proud about that, lol. And then I spent the rest of the afternoon peeing every 30 minutes, lol.
Anyway, I guess I have really never paid attention to these people you speak of that try and out do themselves and others. So, idk.
That's almost not funny. Drinking too much water is deadly.
How much is too much to the point it's dangerous? I drink A TON of water!0 -
I typically drink 64-80 ounces per day, more if I'm really active that day. I also monitor pee color. I've tried drinking half my body weight in ounces and I just don't feel well consuming that much water, and it's too hard when I'm at work. They seem to object to holding the meetings in the bathroom!0
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