i've heard this debated a lot. in fact, we were talking about it at work this morning. at one point in my life i heard, for the amount of water that you need, take your body weight (pounds) and divide it by 2. that's how many ounces you need a day. when it comes to getting it from food or actually drinking water, im not sure it matters. but obviously you cant get all 64oz of water from eating fruits and veggies.
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I tried it several times, and it really worked! But, I don't do it because it works too well, and I'l liable to look up and realize I never ate my lunch, and it's time to go home.
I save that trick for times I'm very hungry, but there's nothing to eat for a while.
I read in some women's magazine that drinking a glass of luke warm water in one gulp (or, at least very fast) causes a sudden expansion in your stomach, that tricks your brain into thinking you've eaten.Originally Posted by Mrrple
Just drink as much as you can, but don't drink it too fast! People do better the more water they drink :] Your body loves it.
I tried it several times, and it really worked! But, I don't do it because it works too well, and I'l liable to look up and realize I never ate my lunch, and it's time to go home.
I save that trick for times I'm very hungry, but there's nothing to eat for a while.
Drinking 2-3 litres of water per day like some people say they do is totally unnecessary unless you're very active. The human body was designed to function on far less than that.
But if you want to bump up the profits of bottled water companies, go ahead
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But if you want to bump up the profits of bottled water companies, go ahead
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I've noticed that as well. I used to drink soda frequently, and they say it has the opposite effect that water has:it actually causes dehydration. I'm not sure about the other liquids though.Originally Posted by LovelyPerv
When I drink plain WATER, I instantly have to pee, and will pee a few more times during the next hour. But, if I drink some other beverage like juice, soda, kool-aid, lemonade, etc...it doesn't have that same effect.
Why is that? I really don't feel like it could be hydrating me very much, if it's triggering my body to instantly lose an equal amount of water, or more.
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If you're hungry, EAT. eat carrots or a salad or cottage cheese or cucumber slices with hummus. Something. Drinking water isn't a very good diet tactic.
This is actually incorrect, and drinking water won't make your hunger go away. When you're hungry, your body needs fuel (likely that your glucose levels are low). When you're thirsty, your blood volume is low and your sodium levels are high. Drinking water corrects that. Water does not affect your blood sugar, and therefore won't make that feeling of hunger go away. It'll make your stomach feel like there's something in it, but that doesn't last very long and then you're starving and you stuff your face full of chips.Originally Posted by LovelyPerv
Another little tidbit I read:
Since most of us have grown up with a large beverage at mealtimes, and there's so much water in our food (cereal, applesauce, etc...) that many times, we may FEEL hungry - but we're actually thirsty.
If you're hungry, EAT. eat carrots or a salad or cottage cheese or cucumber slices with hummus. Something. Drinking water isn't a very good diet tactic.
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Probably because many sodas contain caffeine. Drink a caffeine-free diet beverage and you should be fine.Originally Posted by rainforests1
I've noticed that as well. I used to drink soda frequently, and they say it has the opposite effect that water has:it actually causes dehydration. I'm not sure about the other liquids though.
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That is what many dietitians and nutritionists say. That's why it's good to drink water to see if you are mistaking hunger cues for thirst ones and then wait 15 or 20 minutes. If at that time, you are still feeling hungry, you should eat, as it is true hunger.
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Right now I'm eating an apple. Why? I had a big bowl of fried brocoli a few hours ago...but was hungry again a half hour later. Hmmm... I shouldn't be hungry after that...So, I drank some cold water, and a glass of soymilk. Nope...still hungry... So, I'm eating an apple...and seriously eyeing my package of tortillas... Burittos!!!!!!
I meant getting one's wires crossed in their brain...and BEING THIRSTY triggering sensations of being hungry instead.Originally Posted by Dirty Martini
This is actually incorrect, and drinking water won't make your hunger go away. When you're hungry, your body needs fuel (likely that your glucose levels are low). When you're thirsty, your blood volume is low and your sodium levels are high. Drinking water corrects that. Water does not affect your blood sugar, and therefore won't make that feeling of hunger go away. It'll make your stomach feel like there's something in it, but that doesn't last very long and then you're starving and you stuff your face full of chips.
If you're hungry, EAT. eat carrots or a salad or cottage cheese or cucumber slices with hummus. Something. Drinking water isn't a very good diet tactic.
Right now I'm eating an apple. Why? I had a big bowl of fried brocoli a few hours ago...but was hungry again a half hour later. Hmmm... I shouldn't be hungry after that...So, I drank some cold water, and a glass of soymilk. Nope...still hungry... So, I'm eating an apple...and seriously eyeing my package of tortillas... Burittos!!!!!!
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