Water Pills (Dieuretic?)

hhnkhl
hhnkhl Posts: 231 Member
edited December 2015 in Health and Weight Loss
I don't really plan on using this a lot at all since I can work out and sweat it off.
However, I have a tournament tomorrow so I was thinking if I could use this just for today.
The reviews I heard about pills are half and half. So I don't know what to go with.
What do you guys think?
Is it ok to use it if it's only used once?
I want to get rid of the water weight.

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    It's better to drink extra water and add in mint or cucumber. Cut back on sodium today as well.
  • hhnkhl
    hhnkhl Posts: 231 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    It's better to drink extra water and add in mint or cucumber. Cut back on sodium today as well.

    Ah thanks. I'll go do some grocery shopping.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    A tournament? Why would you need to lose water for a tournament? A bikini contest, okay I get. What kind of tournament?

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  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    A tournament? Why would you need to lose water for a tournament? A bikini contest, okay I get. What kind of tournament?

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    Agreed. A diuretic will dehydrate, and being dehydrated for a tournament will not be good.
  • pollypocket1021
    pollypocket1021 Posts: 533 Member
    If you take a diuretic you don't need you can end up lightheaded or with a headache. Not much of a competitive advantage.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Do you feel like you are particularly bloated?
  • tns56364
    tns56364 Posts: 43 Member
    If it's for a wrestling tournament I understand that you want to cut water weight. My son is a wrestler and he drinks a ton of water to cut water weight. Sounds weird but it works great for him. He also cuts by extra sweating.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    edited December 2015
    I drink 112oz. of water a day. That to me, is the most natural diuretic.
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Um, is this for a sporting tournament? You do know diuretics are on the banned substances list, right?
  • brb2008
    brb2008 Posts: 406 Member
    I only take them when I feel bloated on my period. Other than that I trust my body is holding onto water it needs for whatever reason. It knows more than I do! I don't want to deprive my body of fluids it's needing. I just try to drink plenty of water each day!
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    If you're losing water,
    a - it's temporary & will come back as soon as you start drinking normally again
    b - it could be unhealthy (losing electrolytes, getting dizzy, blood clotting more easily)
    c - it could lead to poor performance

    BTW, folks, if you look at the OP's profile it claims to be a 30yo male, so don't go by the picture.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    MKEgal wrote: »
    BTW, folks, if you look at the OP's profile it claims to be a 30yo male, so don't go by the picture.
    Eh, I've seen dudes dress up and look that good. SF has lots of them.

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  • Nanogg55
    Nanogg55 Posts: 275 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    It's better to drink extra water and add in mint or cucumber. Cut back on sodium today as well.

    Just curious-what does the mint/cucumber do?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Nanogg55 wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    It's better to drink extra water and add in mint or cucumber. Cut back on sodium today as well.

    Just curious-what does the mint/cucumber do?

    Cucumber is a natural diuretic. Mint inhibits inflammation in the digestive system. Together they can help you feel less bloated naturally. Some people use ginger or lemon for similar reasons.
  • thubten1
    thubten1 Posts: 29 Member
    Eileen_S wrote: »
    I drink 112oz. of water a day. That to me, is the most natural diuretic.

    That is a lot of water.Beware of hyponatremia(low sodium)
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    thubten1 wrote: »
    Eileen_S wrote: »
    I drink 112oz. of water a day. That to me, is the most natural diuretic.

    That is a lot of water.Beware of hyponatremia(low sodium)

    That is less than four quarts over a 24 hour span. The odds of hyponatremia from that are slightly lower than winning the Powerball, Mega Millions, getting struck by lightning and bit by a shark within a 24 hour period.
  • Nanogg55
    Nanogg55 Posts: 275 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    Nanogg55 wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    It's better to drink extra water and add in mint or cucumber. Cut back on sodium today as well.

    Just curious-what does the mint/cucumber do?

    Cucumber is a natural diuretic. Mint inhibits inflammation in the digestive system. Together they can help you feel less bloated naturally. Some people use ginger or lemon for similar reasons.

    Thx, think I might try that. Been having some bloat issues lately.
  • gregpstone
    gregpstone Posts: 23 Member
    I take half of the lowest dose of Triamterene every day for Meniere's Disease. Even this very low dose has resulted in a huge increase in muscle cramps after activity. I certainly wouldn't take a diuretic if I didn't have to.

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