Drinking Water actually works. Who knew?

Jambabob · 01-30-2011, 10:03 PM

I started drinking 64 oz's of waste while at work starting last Monday. I came home on Monday down 1lb, Tuesday down 2, Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 Friday 0. The only thing I did different was drink more water. By the way, I hate water, but if it works... My wife bought me this great water jug at Target that holds 54oz's and has a cooling element that you freeze every night. I put 1 32oz bottle in before I go to work and another 1 in before lunch. And throw in a few lemon wedges.

Sugarfree99 · 01-30-2011, 10:08 PM

I would die without my water, i luv my water

Cheers, klink, klink!

LCWizard · 01-30-2011, 10:36 PM

Lemon water is great! Helping me get over this nasty cold.

Michiko · 01-30-2011, 10:43 PM

The same thing happened to me when I started drinking more water.

Luv2Knit · 01-30-2011, 11:24 PM

I need to do this, am really bad about drinking water - seems like I'm not very thirsty. I do like to add lemon also.

Jambabob · 01-31-2011, 12:07 AM

I do whatever it takes to get that clear stuff down. Whether I force myself or trick myself or bribe myself, I get it down!!! Then I'm a pound down the next day. It's worth it.

flatferenghi · 01-31-2011, 03:32 AM

although i like water very much, i love it more in the hot weather. i try to get in 2 litres (or liters) a day, but I often barely make 1 liter. It does nothing to assuage MY appetite. I do it because i am supposed to do it. But, I will keep u in mind and strive to drink more. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

EdnaLegume · 01-31-2011, 04:05 AM

hmm... 64 oz's of waste while at work? try water it's better for you!

Butternut · 01-31-2011, 04:26 AM

I love lemon water too. I carry a big insulated mug that holds over fifty ounces. It stays icy for over twenty-four hours. It is always attached to my hand! LOL People laugh about my big blue mug! It's huge!

Star73 · 01-31-2011, 04:34 AM

awesome! I need a new water jug and that one looks great!

) Drinking water makes you feel better too!

199 · 01-31-2011, 07:17 AM

I was ignorant To fact that water makes you lose weight. Am I reading this right?

travelingmama · 01-31-2011, 07:20 AM

Another thing I just forgot about and over the weekend realized I needed more water to support this WOE. Now hot water during the day (seriously, it's -20F here) and a glass of cold water next to the computer so I'm set for however I feel. Goal for this week will be no less than 2 litres of water each day. Plain, simple, clean, clear water.

janetsbreeze · 01-31-2011, 07:42 AM

That is a great water jug - I will have to keep my eyes peeled for one the next time I am at Target.

Lucky4 · 01-31-2011, 07:50 AM

Okay--but does that mean pure water or any liquid? I'm freezing now--water is the last thing I really want but like you said, I think it's one of the keys to weight loss. Advice on diet sodas or tea/coffee please. Will they work?

JONAH'S GRANNY · 01-31-2011, 08:06 AM

Yes it does work and I always feel so much better too.

wanna-dance · 01-31-2011, 08:09 AM

Could someone explain why drinking more water is so helpful to drop weight? I have heard this so much, but I don't really understand the mechanism.

SouthernCJ · 01-31-2011, 08:31 AM

**Trots off to fill water bottle**

trans4mation2005 · 01-31-2011, 08:35 AM

Water fills the stomach some? and dehydration can be misinterpreted as hunger pangs?
2 answers I have heard.. it just works

stardustshadow · 01-31-2011, 08:38 AM

WOW great losses.

MagieDen · 01-31-2011, 09:28 AM

~Awesome~

ddailey320 · 01-31-2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky4

Okay--but does that mean pure water or any liquid? I'm freezing now--water is the last thing I really want but like you said, I think it's one of the keys to weight loss. Advice on diet sodas or tea/coffee please. Will they work?

I too am an avid water drinker (100+oz a day) and although I make a point of getting most of my water drank in its purest form, I do typically include 12-20oz of herbal tea into that number. I only use a little davinci's to sweeten it, nothing else.

dasiey · 01-31-2011, 09:37 AM

i guess I should drink some water.
But i love my hot tea

Bronwyn · 01-31-2011, 09:44 AM

I drink about 2 liters a day but I put individual Crystal Lite packets in each. My favorite is the Orange because it tastes a lot like orange juice.

JenniIndiana · 01-31-2011, 09:54 AM

I fill up 5 liter bottles a day, i always have one on me, and I challenge myself to drink at least 4 a day. I used to never drink water, and only drink diet coke. However, now that I am drinking so much water, since stopping coke, I never got a headache or even miss/crave it.

I have been told water helps you lose weight because it helps your body run more effciently (sp?) Also it helps flush out toxins and maybe some fat? I dunno about you, but I am all for being healthy, and flushing out toxins, thats enough to make me drink it.

alex57 · 01-31-2011, 10:03 AM

Years ago a doctor my husband and I were going to for weight loss, which incidentlly was low carb, told us to be sure to drink plenty of water. He told us that your body's organs need fluid to function. If you don't take in enough it will hold on to what it has. So to release fluid you must replenish what it has.

I kind of ignore that for awhile, but then one week decided to put it to the test. Drank lots of water and dropped 7#. This was after lc-ing for awhile. He also was against taking water pills, saying it was far better to drink enough water to keep things moving.

scandalouslyglam · 01-31-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambabob

I started drinking 64 oz's of waste while at work starting last Monday. I came home on Monday down 1lb, Tuesday down 2, Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 Friday 0. The only thing I did different was drink more water. By the way, I hate water, but if it works... My wife bought me this great water jug at Target that holds 54oz's and has a cooling element that you freeze every night. I put 1 32oz bottle in before I go to work and another 1 in before lunch. And throw in a few lemon wedges.

Yes, yes it does!! BTW, Your wife seems VERY, VERY Supportive!! I read anoth thread where she makes you Chinese Chicken Salad...You are a lucky guy!!

edens · 01-31-2011, 11:54 AM

I NEED one of those bottles! I'm so bad about it. I try, but I know I do NOT drink 64oz a day. Just last night I got some of those crystal lite packets and I'm having some now, yay! It's the apple flavor. Before, I didn't really care about juice, but I think I miss it a little. Usually we have the peach tea flavor in a pitcher in the fridge, but I was craving juice. I also got the white grape flavor but I think I watered that one down too much last night. lol

So do you think that drinking water with the crystal lite is as effective as plain water? I hope so!

wannabethin57 · 01-31-2011, 12:05 PM

Drinking as we speak!

Cheers!

JayceeMN · 01-31-2011, 12:26 PM

I just went and filled my first water bottle since starting induction 2 weeks ago---thanks for the inspiration!

spirilis · 01-31-2011, 12:27 PM

ditto, I've been slacking on my water intake the past week or so, let's see if getting the water consumption back up helps!

01-31-2011, 03:32 AM	#7
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,813 Gallery: flatferenghi	good for you Jambabob!!! although i like water very much, i love it more in the hot weather. i try to get in 2 litres (or liters) a day, but I often barely make 1 liter. It does nothing to assuage MY appetite. I do it because i am supposed to do it. But, I will keep u in mind and strive to drink more. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

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01-30-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
Sugarfree99 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 427 Gallery: Sugarfree99 Stats: 236/186.2/149 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 09/26/12	I would die without my water, i luv my water Cheers, klink, klink!

01-30-2011, 10:36 PM	#3
LCWizard Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,314 Gallery: LCWizard Stats: Never Give Up! WOE: No Sugar Added	Lemon water is great! Helping me get over this nasty cold.

01-30-2011, 10:43 PM	#4
Michiko Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Bernardino National Forest, California Posts: 139 Gallery: Michiko Stats: Size 24-26/Size 16/Size 8-10 WOE: Primal Blueprint and Caloric Staggering Start Date: October 31st 2011	The same thing happened to me when I started drinking more water.

01-30-2011, 11:24 PM	#5
Luv2Knit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 759 Gallery: Luv2Knit Stats: 245/215.2/145 WOE: hcg	I need to do this, am really bad about drinking water - seems like I'm not very thirsty. I do like to add lemon also.

01-31-2011, 12:07 AM	#6
Jambabob Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 640 Gallery: Jambabob WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 1st 2004	I do whatever it takes to get that clear stuff down. Whether I force myself or trick myself or bribe myself, I get it down!!! Then I'm a pound down the next day. It's worth it.

01-31-2011, 04:05 AM	#8
EdnaLegume Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 72 Gallery: EdnaLegume	hmm... 64 oz's of waste while at work? try water it's better for you!

01-31-2011, 04:26 AM	#9
Butternut Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,545 Gallery: Butternut Stats: FAT WOE: No Flour, No Sugar Start Date: I have been very bad....	I love lemon water too. I carry a big insulated mug that holds over fifty ounces. It stays icy for over twenty-four hours. It is always attached to my hand! LOL People laugh about my big blue mug! It's huge!

01-31-2011, 04:34 AM	#10
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	awesome! I need a new water jug and that one looks great! ) Drinking water makes you feel better too!

01-31-2011, 07:17 AM	#11
199 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 47 Gallery: 199 WOE: Atkins	I was ignorant To fact that water makes you lose weight. Am I reading this right?

01-31-2011, 07:20 AM	#12
travelingmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wherever my job takes me. Posts: 955 Gallery: travelingmama Stats: 6 ft tall, 49 years old, 265/255/180 WOE: LC	Another thing I just forgot about and over the weekend realized I needed more water to support this WOE. Now hot water during the day (seriously, it's -20F here) and a glass of cold water next to the computer so I'm set for however I feel. Goal for this week will be no less than 2 litres of water each day. Plain, simple, clean, clear water.

01-31-2011, 09:28 AM	#20
MagieDen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,453 Gallery: MagieDen	~Awesome~

01-31-2011, 07:42 AM	#13
janetsbreeze Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,575 Gallery: janetsbreeze Stats: 197/186.6/130; 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 19, 2011	That is a great water jug - I will have to keep my eyes peeled for one the next time I am at Target.

01-31-2011, 07:50 AM	#14
Lucky4 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the place Posts: 2,656 Gallery: Lucky4 Stats: Size 20-22/-31.6 lbs /Size 8-10 Right under 5'8" WOE: Back to Protein Power (LCer for a long time) Start Date: Restart Feb 1, 2011	Okay--but does that mean pure water or any liquid? I'm freezing now--water is the last thing I really want but like you said, I think it's one of the keys to weight loss. Advice on diet sodas or tea/coffee please. Will they work?

01-31-2011, 08:06 AM	#15
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 8,069 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Way too much/115 lbs. WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Yes it does work and I always feel so much better too.

01-31-2011, 08:09 AM	#16
wanna-dance Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City -- Lower Eastside/Chinatown Posts: 28 Gallery: wanna-dance WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Could someone explain why drinking more water is so helpful to drop weight? I have heard this so much, but I don't really understand the mechanism.

01-31-2011, 08:31 AM	#17
SouthernCJ Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,859 Gallery: SouthernCJ Stats: 146/Pregnant!/129 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2009	Trots off to fill water bottle

01-31-2011, 08:35 AM	#18
trans4mation2005 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,475 Gallery: trans4mation2005 Stats: 361/242.6/172 WOE: low carb Start Date: 2/25/2005	Water fills the stomach some? and dehydration can be misinterpreted as hunger pangs? 2 answers I have heard.. it just works

01-31-2011, 08:38 AM	#19
stardustshadow Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 3,365 Gallery: stardustshadow Stats: 248.6/163/150 WOE: VLC/IF Start Date: July 5th 2010 (Atkins)	WOW great losses.

01-31-2011, 09:37 AM	#22
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	i guess I should drink some water. But i love my hot tea

01-31-2011, 09:44 AM	#23
Bronwyn Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,043 Gallery: Bronwyn Stats: (Restart 2/27/12) 238/219/150	I drink about 2 liters a day but I put individual Crystal Lite packets in each. My favorite is the Orange because it tastes a lot like orange juice.

01-31-2011, 09:54 AM	#24
JenniIndiana Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids Posts: 271 Gallery: JenniIndiana Stats: 240/213/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/2011	I fill up 5 liter bottles a day, i always have one on me, and I challenge myself to drink at least 4 a day. I used to never drink water, and only drink diet coke. However, now that I am drinking so much water, since stopping coke, I never got a headache or even miss/crave it. I have been told water helps you lose weight because it helps your body run more effciently (sp?) Also it helps flush out toxins and maybe some fat? I dunno about you, but I am all for being healthy, and flushing out toxins, thats enough to make me drink it.

01-31-2011, 10:03 AM	#25
alex57 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 276 Gallery: alex57	Years ago a doctor my husband and I were going to for weight loss, which incidentlly was low carb, told us to be sure to drink plenty of water. He told us that your body's organs need fluid to function. If you don't take in enough it will hold on to what it has. So to release fluid you must replenish what it has. I kind of ignore that for awhile, but then one week decided to put it to the test. Drank lots of water and dropped 7#. This was after lc-ing for awhile. He also was against taking water pills, saying it was far better to drink enough water to keep things moving.

01-31-2011, 11:54 AM	#27
edens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 597 Gallery: edens Stats: 255?(22/24/3x)/217.0(18/20/2x)/147(or 10/12/M-L) WOE: 1-1 thru 3-7 LC, 3-7 - current, JUDDD+LC Start Date: 1-1-11	I NEED one of those bottles! I'm so bad about it. I try, but I know I do NOT drink 64oz a day. Just last night I got some of those crystal lite packets and I'm having some now, yay! It's the apple flavor. Before, I didn't really care about juice, but I think I miss it a little. Usually we have the peach tea flavor in a pitcher in the fridge, but I was craving juice. I also got the white grape flavor but I think I watered that one down too much last night. lol So do you think that drinking water with the crystal lite is as effective as plain water? I hope so!

01-31-2011, 12:05 PM	#28
wannabethin57 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 356 Gallery: wannabethin57 WOE: hhcg Phase 2 Start Date: 2/11/13	Drinking as we speak! Cheers!

01-31-2011, 12:26 PM	#29
JayceeMN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,625 Gallery: JayceeMN Stats: 245/173.4/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan.5, 2004 restart FINALLY Jan 17, 2011	I just went and filled my first water bottle since starting induction 2 weeks ago---thanks for the inspiration!

01-31-2011, 12:27 PM	#30
spirilis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Market, MD Posts: 945 Gallery: spirilis Stats: 265/230/200; 5'11" WOE: N.Ketosis Start Date: Dec 2010	ditto, I've been slacking on my water intake the past week or so, let's see if getting the water consumption back up helps!