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Also, if you drink a lot of water (much more than usual) the day before, your body will usually flush more than you ingested as it tries to balance levels out. You could have eaten something that acted as a diuretic. I average around 225Lbs, but depending on how active I am on a given day, what I've eaten, and what I drink…

If you look under the "tools" tab there is a BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculator. It gives a general caloric use per 24 hours based on BMI (Body Mass Index). 2000 calories sounds pretty high for 8.5 hours of sleep, but if your watch calculates calorie use by heart rate, maybe you had some exciting dreams! :)

I'm not a medical/health professional, but I doubt "over hydrating" will help you lose weight, and you run the risk of rinsing too many electrolytes out of your body, which can cause a condition known as hyper-hydration, also referred to as water-poisoning (this can be fatal. This condition can occur very easily if you are…

That's great! Most people can't run a 10 minute mile, especially their first time out.

Thanks, I needed a laugh!

Mandi, Although they look unusual, if you are just starting out running/jogging, consider getting a pair of "five toe" or "barefoot" shoes. I know a lot of people are intimidated by the fact the shoes have no cushioning or arch support, but the thing to remember is these shoes force your feet to tell you when something is…