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Both true. I never really took in account people's sizes, etc. But that makes total sense. You hear "8 cups a day" but sometimes don't really think more into it, I never did.

I'm with you!

I've never heard of it.

I had a nay sayer on a post about why do you drink a gallon of water in a day. They asked me if their answer was good enough for me. Some people on here, they amaze me.

Anything to help! lol

Thought it had something to do with that.

I've always heard body builders dehydrate..and I figured that many muscles needed more water anyway.

Makes total sense for you. 62 miles, that's awesome!

I can understand and believe that.

I have to pee about twice between each glass...having a desk job and having to let the other secretary know I need to go so she can cover for me, gosh...I bet they wonder if I have a bladder infection lol

That's very true about getting hydrated from food.

You tell me. If you're thirsty, you're thirsty. I guess I mean those that aim to drink that much ahead of time.

I try to pace myself...a glass every hour to two hours maybe. After a run when it's warm, I drink a glass or two within 30 minutes.

Goodness!!

Each person is different, that is for sure. I guess 8 is an estimate for people to hover around.

I figured it was because with so many muscles they require more water...that when they're in competition they dehydrate so their muscles will pop.

Well like you said, you're bigger than me and that might contribute to it. I guess since I can barely get 64 ounces in it just seems like a TON of water. Like I'd be drowning.

hahaha I thought body builders because that's who I'm used to seeing with jugs of water.

Agreed. As long as my urine is clear and I'm not thirsty, I'm good. Trying to hit a gallon a day when not thirsty and urine is clear, I just couldn't do it.

I like to keep my urine light or clear. If my urine is clear and I still feel like I have cotton mouth, I sip water. I don't want to have too much.

I can see that being a possibility. But for those that aren't much bigger than me drinking that much. I try to drink a glass of water every hour or every two hours. I just couldn't do it. Unless it was hot and I was working a lot outside.

I don't trust the machines..some have been pretty accurate and some have not. It's measuring your heart rate, it should be more accurate than the elliptical.

I'm not doing these but from what I've read of other's experiences, you might not be consuming enough calories to be biking 60 miles a week. I'd check into that to be "safe"! Good luck.

hahaha some people have no sense of being embarrassed by the things they do.

Do you drink the recommended amount of water? If you drink soft drinks, juices, etc...try limiting those or eliminating them. Switch up your workout routine, totally change it up. Also, try new foods/recipes. You might need to just change some things up to wake your body back up.

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I read it as she lost 16 lbs before starting Insanity but hasn't lost any since starting it 3 weeks ago. I could be wrong.

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Do you mean you stay within your calorie range? If you're under the minimum, that can cause problems with weight loss or your metabolism.