Question:
Does low water intake affect weight loss.
OK guys and gals help me out. I plateau for long periods of time, like 3 weeks. Needless to say this drives me nuts. I get my protein in everyday and stay at around 600-800 calories. Here is my downfall---WATER! I know I don't drink near enough. I probably only drink 30 oz or less a day. Are the water requirements for the prevention of Kidney stones and good kidney function or is it directly related to promoting weight loss??? I read a lot of past posts and see advice about upping caloric and water intakes but just needed a little clarification. RNY 6-23-03. — Kelly P. (posted on September 18, 2003)
September 18, 2003
Are you exercising? You definitely need to up the water. I don't exactly
know what it does, but everytime I see a question about plateaus, there's
an answer about upping water, exercise and protein. You really need to get
at least 64 oz daily. If not plain water, then sugar free caffeine free non
carbonated beverages. My surgeon says that water is the first priority,
then food. I get about 80-100 oz in daily, but I'm also 11 months post op
so it's much easier at this point. Good luck.
— Yolanda J.
September 18, 2003
Water is important for weight loss but even more important for your health.
My surgeon told me that we can get in serious trouble with kidney disease
(not just stones)if we don't get enough fluid. Also, not getting enough
fluids will cause constipation. You do know that Crystal Light, SF Country
Time Lemonade, SF Tang and protein supplements all count toward your fluid
consumption, don't you. In fact, anything you drink that isn't carbonated
counts.
— Patty_Butler
September 18, 2003
I don't know how water affects weight loss. Maybe someone else can answer
that. But, my feeling is that it doesn't really matter if it affects the
weight loss or not. It is absolutely critical to your health. You must
have enough water to flush out the toxins your body is producing while it's
losing weight. Unless you want to risk kidney problems and toxemia
problems, DRINK YOUR WATER!
— Vespa R.
September 18, 2003
Drinking water is directly related to both good, steady weight loss and
proper kidney function. I also had a hard time in the beginning getting in
all the water then I had my routine blood work done - the results showed
that my kidneys were dehydrated. That scared me and I now make a HUGH
effort to drink at least 64 ozs a day. It's not easy especailly now that
the weather has gotten cooler but I do it. I celebrated my 2 year
anniversity in August and have maintained a 115 pound weight loss. The
water helps. Drink it!
— Lynne R.
September 18, 2003
For me the amount of water I drink directly correlates to the amount of
water I drink. Even if it were just for the kidneys you should do it. My
kidney stones were worse than labor and childbirth.
— Carol S.
September 18, 2003
It is my understanding that water is needed to help "melt" the
fat in your cells. Not enough water will slow your weight loss. Drink up!
— amanda G.
September 18, 2003
Water plays a key role in metabolizing fat. When you aren't getting enough
water, your liver has to help the kidneys, sacrificing its job of
metabolizing fat, which equals a slower weight loss.
— TMF
September 18, 2003
I also have a lot of trouble drinking water. I try to drink other things to
make up for it. Some stuff that works for me: Diet Snapple (Apple flavor is
DA BOMB, but the cranberry-raspberry is no slouch, either!), SF Tang, lemon
or lime-ade made with splenda, green tea, decaf tea with a squirt of
english toffee SF syrup in it, water with a splash of apple or cranberry
juice in it. I also try to eat my fruits fresh so that they contain lots of
water. I don't know that everybody requires 64 oz a day . . . I can count
the number of times I have hit that on one hand. But I do try to do the
best I can. Some days it is hard. I try to make a protein drink
(AdvantEdge) one of my snacks. At least that is an extra 16 oz (11 oz drink
plus the ice)!
— ctyst
September 19, 2003
Your body has to have adequate water intake in order to rid your body of
the burned fat. My nutritionist told me that once your body burns the fat,
"you pee it out". I have trouble getting all of my water unless
I take it with me. In other words, I ALWAYS have a bottle of water with
me. At home, in the car, at my desk at work. I take water with me
everywhere I go. You have to make it a habit and if you sip on water all
day long, you'll find that you can drink the amount you need. I believe
your plateau will be history.
— aferrendelli
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