Water. How much do we REALLY need to shed pounds?
onewithwings
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I found this article. It's worth the read: http://www.shapeupshop.com/weightloss/water-weight-loss.html
This is what I found the best information in there:
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
And this:
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
Just My Two Cents...
~OWW~
This is what I found the best information in there:
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
And this:
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
Just My Two Cents...
~OWW~
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Totally agree. Last year before I reset my counter I lost slmost 20 lbs snd the only thing I had changed was wster intake
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You see my diary's. So you have a good idea of my water intake. I do notice the difference when I do not drink the full 9-10 glasses.
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this is one area I struggle with. Its winter here & although I do manage 6 glasses everyday but thats a very concious effort on my part.so 8 glasses is really pushing it for me
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It's not just 8 glasses of water. You add another 8 oz of water for every 25lbs you're overweight. I'm 75 lbs over weight so my daily intake it 11-12 glasses.
You really do learn to enjoy it. Try flavored waters or sparkling waters. I have those on occasion for something different. My favorite is "Talking Rain". It doesn't have artificial sweetners. Only the "essence" of the flavor.
~OWW~0 -
I've cut out all beverages except for water, so I've been drinking about 6-8 cups a day,and I thought that was great! I guess I need to step it up!0
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I drink over a gallon of water a day, more if I've really worked out. I used to drink Diet Dr Pepper by the case, but now drink green tea or water throughout the day. If I have the calories I'll have a glass (or two) of red wine after dinner. I use almond milk on my oatmeal. Shifting to clear liquids over pop and away from cow's milk has helped me enormously.0
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I was once told you should aim for an ounce of water for every pound - Holy Buckets! I wouldn't leave the bathroom. SO, I've been attempting to get about 75% of my body weight in ounces and I have to say that I actually crave water now. I can always tell when I'm under - back ache, headache, easily fatigued. Love me some water!0
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Great information. Thanks for posting. I'll be paying closer attention to my intake.0
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I've limited myself to one 8oz diet pepsi and the rest water. I do try to have a glass of Milk for calcium. I drink a ton of water when I work out, but it has to be cold!0
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I struggle with this one, I need flavor, so flavoring it with 0 cal. Mio, it still counts as water right? I also drink a lot of tea, which is not water. When I do drink plain water, it has to be ice cold and purified. I actually get indigestion from drinking my cities tap water. Everyone laughs when I tell them water gives me heart burn, but it's true and it sucks! Any suggestions, for me?0
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I struggle with this one, I need flavor, so flavoring it with 0 cal. Mio, it still counts as water right? I also drink a lot of tea, which is not water. When I do drink plain water, it has to be ice cold and purified. I actually get indigestion from drinking my cities tap water. Everyone laughs when I tell them water gives me heart burn, but it's true and it sucks! Any suggestions, for me?
Do you have a filter at home? I have filtered water through the fridge and I'll fill up several sports bottles (bpa free of course) before I go to bed as I too like my water ice cold but I prefer it without ice (I know - crazy eh?). I also purchased a Camelbak bottle that has the filter in it and I keep it in my truck. This way if I ever find I am stuck out and about without water I can easily fill it up through any tap as I totally gag if I have to drink city water. About a year ago I swore off buying bottled water so I've found some tricks here and there.
As for the flavoring.... I'm afraid I'm of no help as I love plain ole water.0 -
I think I drink about a GALLON a day. I just refill my water bottle whenever it's empty.0
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I struggle with this one, I need flavor, so flavoring it with 0 cal. Mio, it still counts as water right? I also drink a lot of tea, which is not water. When I do drink plain water, it has to be ice cold and purified. I actually get indigestion from drinking my cities tap water. Everyone laughs when I tell them water gives me heart burn, but it's true and it sucks! Any suggestions, for me?
Do you have a filter at home? I have filtered water through the fridge and I'll fill up several sports bottles (bpa free of course) before I go to bed as I too like my water ice cold but I prefer it without ice (I know - crazy eh?). I also purchased a Camelbak bottle that has the filter in it and I keep it in my truck. This way if I ever find I am stuck out and about without water I can easily fill it up through any tap as I totally gag if I have to drink city water. About a year ago I swore off buying bottled water so I've found some tricks here and there.
As for the flavoring.... I'm afraid I'm of no help as I love plain ole water.
The camelbak water bottle is the best thing ever.0 -
Lol my husband hates ice too, no matter what he's drinking if we out eating he requests no ice even. I have a water purifier pitcher I keep in the fridge. I've heard about the camelbak water bottle, but haven't got around to buy one yet. I have a couple water bottles, I take 2 to work, keep one in my works fridge and one with me. Usually one is full of crystal light and the other flavored with MIO. I'm slowly starting to get used to the boring taste of plain water, haven't used as much flavorings lately.0
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Flavored and/or enhanced water is a great idea for those who don't "like" plain water (I love it - but I know so many who hate it or are just SO BORED by it).
I love, love, love Sobe 0 Calorie Life Water. There are different flavors, each with different vitamins, minerals, etc. I have different kinds for different days - someties with electrolytes, sometimes with vitamin c, sometimes with B vitamins, sometimes with antioxidants, etc. Such a great way to get some added nutrients into the system, plus the water that we all need anyway.0 -
I think I get enough fluids in the day, I drink a cup of v8 fusion with breakfast, and 2 cups of green tea almost day, then
I try to drink 2 water bottles (mine holds 36 oz) a day, but I usually have those filled with crystal light, or flavored with MIO energy. I have cut out sweet tea and soda,completely! I just not much for plain boring water :-/0 -
I was once told you should aim for an ounce of water for every pound - Holy Buckets! I wouldn't leave the bathroom. SO, I've been attempting to get about 75% of my body weight in ounces and I have to say that I actually crave water now. I can always tell when I'm under - back ache, headache, easily fatigued. Love me some water!
I use an insulated mug that has all sorts of water facts printed on it, and it says, among other things, to drink half your body weight in ounces of water. I fill it with ice in the morning and keep refilling it throughout the day, and if I DON'T drink as much as I am used to and as I should, I can really feel the difference--I'm much more tired, more fuzzy headed, all of it.
I have also found that I don't use the bathroom any more often, actually NOT as often, as my co-workers. Your body uses water in so many ways--skin and hair especially--and staying well hydrated makes a huge difference that way. I am routinely taken for 15 years younger than I am, and I am sure that's one of the reasons!0 -
I struggle with this one, I need flavor, so flavoring it with 0 cal. Mio, it still counts as water right? I also drink a lot of tea, which is not water. When I do drink plain water, it has to be ice cold and purified. I actually get indigestion from drinking my cities tap water. Everyone laughs when I tell them water gives me heart burn, but it's true and it sucks! Any suggestions, for me?
During the days I worked as a Diet Center counselor, I used to advise my clients to take a lemon or a lime and cut it into eight wedges or slices, and set them in a saucer in the fridge or on the counter. Every time they got a glass of water, they were supposed to drop in (squeeze in, if they liked the flavor, and I do) a piece of fruit, and when their fruit was all gone they knew they'd had their required water for the day. That helps a lot with the flavor issue and adds no calories to speak of.
I have a filter on my kitchen sink and just keep water bottles filled and chilled at all times. In the summer, I fill a bottle 1/3 of the way and then lay it on its side in the freezer, so it has an ice wedge running the length of it, and when I am getting ready to go hiking or biking I grab one and fill it the rest of the way. The ice keeps it cold during my exercise.0 -
One way I've found to keep my water intake way up there is to carry around a 32oz sport bottle. I start drinking it as soon as I wake up in the morning. I keep drinking until it's gone...usually around 10am. I refill and usually finish that one off with my lunch. I refill again, and by the time I finish my workout in the afternoon, that one is gone. I drink three minimum, but I usually end up refilling again after my workout and drink another whole bottle by bedtime. Yes, I pee alot, but it's worth it because I feel so much better when I'm getting plenty of water. Oh yeah, and, BONUS, I really notice a difference in my skin....it's sooo much healthier.0
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Be careful with OVER hydrating. It's true that water helps the liver flush the stored fat out of your system. However, if you drink TOO much water, you will lose electrolytes. This happened to me once. I had flushed my system too much and ended up passing out at work. Getting carted off in an ambulance in front of your coworkers in NOT a fun!
My suggestion (IMHO) just stick to the 8 glasses PLUS 8 oz per 25 lbs over weight.
~OWW~0 -
Be careful with OVER hydrating. It's true that water helps the liver flush the stored fat out of your system. However, if you drink TOO much water, you will lose electrolytes. This happened to me once. I had flushed my system too much and ended up passing out at work. Getting carted off in an ambulance in front of your coworkers in NOT a fun!
My suggestion (IMHO) just stick to the 8 glasses PLUS 8 oz per 25 lbs over weight.
~OWW~
That is very true, My grandma got herself over hydrated once and had passed out in our kitchen, ambulance had to get her and she had to get a stomach pump and everything. It was scary, I didn't know you could over hydrate yourself before that day.0 -
I generally plan my water intake much like I plan my meals. It's measured the day before.0
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I agree, I do this with a 22oz bottle. It goes everywhere I do, it's funny cause I will get looks when I walk into a resturant too (I barely eat out lol) it's just a habit. I have noticed that my complexion is so nice and smooth and I swear it looks like I have foundation on....ha! lovin it 0
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absolutely agree! If i don't drink at least 64oz of water a day my weight loss stagnates, sometimes even gaining a lb or two back! When i drink a lot of water however i see major losses and i'm not nearly as hungry. My skin is also more clear when i drink a lot of water, and the dark circles around my eyes lighten up 0
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I drink 8-10 glasses a day but with acid reflux, I get sick if I drink too much.0
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Another note on the water intake...if you drink any caffeine, this includes Green Tea and pop, you need to drink an extra glass of water to compensate for each glass of caffeine ingested. Caffeine dehydrates your body of water and actually causes fatigue contrary to popular believe.0
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One way I've found to keep my water intake way up there is to carry around a 32oz sport bottle. I start drinking it as soon as I wake up in the morning. I keep drinking until it's gone...usually around 10am. I refill and usually finish that one off with my lunch. I refill again, and by the time I finish my workout in the afternoon, that one is gone. I drink three minimum, but I usually end up refilling again after my workout and drink another whole bottle by bedtime. Yes, I pee alot, but it's worth it because I feel so much better when I'm getting plenty of water. Oh yeah, and, BONUS, I really notice a difference in my skin....it's sooo much healthier.
i do the exact same thing and i swear i go number one at least 15 times a day! It is soooo irritating. I love water and the way i feel drinking water, but i hate cutting into all of my daily activities cause i pee so much.0 -
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Drink water until your urine is clear, at that point, you're hydrated.0
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I like water, so I tend to drink a lot of it, but I really don't think that drinking moar water = more weight loss. You need a little liquid to be regular and have nice skin, but weight loss should really just come down to calories.
I used to believe that drinking water would make you lose weight, but that just seems a little ho-science-esque to me.0
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