Water Intake

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After awhile you'll get used to it and feel " naked " without the water

bottle with you. I take one of those 20 oz water bottles with me all

day and refill it about five times during the day. ly I don't

drink 120 oz of water a day, realistically more like 90.

Stasia

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If I get in my goal water intake for the day, I still spend most of my time

going to the bathroom or looking for one! lol

Rita

Water intake

How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after realising

that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

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sandraazza wrote:

> How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

> Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after realising

> that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

> difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

I just make sure that I always have a glass with me And I only drink 1

8oz cup per hour since that's what my kidney doc says is best. So.. I just

drink my cup each hour when I'm awake.. and when I get up in the night I

drink my cup. Your bladder should adjust and your trips to the bathroom will

decrease

Serenity

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personally I bought one 1liter bottle and my goal is to drink 3.5 of those

bottles, at first I went to the bathroom a lot as I got used to drinking that

much water I didn't go as much... and with that being said, I gotta go to the

potty now!

Water intake

How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after realising

that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

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AND I find that as soon as I leave the bathroom I have to go right back! lol

You are NOT alone .

RIta

Water intake

How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after realising

that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

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Sometimes I feel liek it goes out almsot as fast (if nto faster

than!) it goes in!

Jill

> How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

> Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after

realising

> that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

> difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

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zackly!

Re: Water intake

Sometimes I feel liek it goes out almsot as fast (if nto faster

than!) it goes in!

Jill

> How did you ladies go with drinking 120 oz of water?

> Ive been drinking the right amount the last few days(after

realising

> that I wasnt drinking the full amount) and have found it a little

> difficult. Im permanently walking to the bathroom...

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nancydewolf wrote:

> To answer your coffee question... most of what I've heard is that if it

> is caffeinated it does not count as a water and that you have to

> actually add water to make up for the diuretic effect of the caffeine.

> Not that I let that bother me... I don't count my diet cokes as water

> but I also don't add water because of them (I don't do coffee and rarely

> do tea). I've heard you can count juice, milk and other non-caffeinated

> drinks as part of your water intake.

thankyou for the info nancy! so i wont count the coffee in my

water intake then, but i also dont count milk or vegetable juice, so

perhaps it will come out even...LOL

:*carolyn.

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In a message dated 3/13/2007 2:36:16 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time, lethe.loupe@... writes:

An 8 oz serving of low-fat chocolate milk just happens to have theexact appropriate mix of simple carbs and protein to feed those hungrymuscles.

Great information. Love hearing about the chocolate milk. I usually drink a couple glasses of skim milk with 2 tbsp. of chocolate ovaltine everyday.

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That's been the 'party line' for ages, but the researchers have

recently done an about face. I've read it several places, but here's

a quote from the Jan/Feb issue of Women's Health magazine, pg 82:

Quote:

Contrary to popular belief, caffeine doesn't dehydrate you, according

to a 2005 study in the _International Journal of Sport Nutrition and

Exercise Metabolism_. " A cup of black coffee before a workout can

boost energy levels and increase calorie burn, " says Molly ,

R.D., founder of Creative Nutrition Solutions in Vestal, New York.

Unquote

Oh, and even more good news that had me rejoicing even more (since I

don't like coffee)... Forget the pricey sports drinks or trying to

figure out the ideal ratios of carbs, proteins and fats to refuel your

muscles in that critical half hour or so after a hard resistance

workout, when they're desperate for fuel to start repair work.

An 8 oz serving of low-fat chocolate milk just happens to have the

exact appropriate mix of simple carbs and protein to feed those hungry

muscles. Even more happily, it's only about 160 calories, which isn't

too bad for an apres workout snack. A lot of " protein bars " have up

to 300 (eek!).

And some people think there is no God.... ;-)

Tess

On 3/11/07, Festival City Concrete <pvisser@...> wrote:

> nancydewolf wrote:

> > To answer your coffee question... most of what I've heard is that if it

> > is caffeinated it does not count as a water and that you have to

> > actually add water to make up for the diuretic effect of the caffeine.

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I knew someone would have more info than me, I love this group! Thanks for the update Tess!!

Re: water intake

That's been the 'party line' for ages, but the researchers haverecently done an about face. I've read it several places, but here'sa quote from the Jan/Feb issue of Women's Health magazine, pg 82:Quote:Contrary to popular belief, caffeine doesn't dehydrate you, accordingto a 2005 study in the _International Journal of Sport Nutrition andExercise Metabolism_. " A cup of black coffee before a workout canboost energy levels and increase calorie burn," says Molly ,R.D., founder of Creative Nutrition Solutions in Vestal, New York.UnquoteOh, and even more good news that had me rejoicing even more (since Idon't like coffee)... Forget the pricey sports drinks or trying tofigure out the ideal ratios of carbs, proteins and fats to refuel yourmuscles in that critical half hour or so after a hard resistanceworkout, when they're desperate for fuel to start repair work.An 8 oz serving of low-fat chocolate milk just happens to have theexact appropriate mix of simple carbs and protein to feed those hungrymuscles. Even more happily, it's only about 160 calories, which isn'ttoo bad for an apres workout snack. A lot of "protein bars" have upto 300 (eek!).And some people think there is no God.... ;-)TessOn 3/11/07, Festival City Concrete <pvisserorc (DOT) ca> wrote:> nancydewolf wrote:> > To answer your coffee question... most of what I've heard is that if it> > is caffeinated it does not count as a water and that you have to> > actually add water to make up for the diuretic effect of the caffeine.

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> i have that issue here but havent read it yet (story of my life)

> so, then, i can count the water that i use to make coffee into the

> count of my daily intake?

That sounds like a plan to me. I'll tell you something, though, that

might help. (Might also be TMI, but I'm prone to do that. <G>)

Instead of trying to keep track of ounces of water consumed, I just

glance into the potty after I go. If it's still water-clear, or

almost so, I know I'm properly hydrated. We're all such individuals,

I figure it's better to go by my own body's clues than to rely on a

" one size fits all " recommendation. It's never true on a clothing

tag, anyhow.

Of course, if you take vitamins that stain your wee or you use one of

those blue things in the tank, this won't help at all. LOL

Those coffee drinks sound delicious, but I'm afraid if I ever tried

one, I'd be hooked. Other than milk and a weekly glass of juice or

smoothy, I try not to drink my calories-- for me, it's just not worth

it, satisfaction wise. Dif'rent strokes for dif'rent folks, and all

that!

Tess

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nancydewolf wrote:

> That's been the 'party line' for ages, but the researchers have

> recently done an about face. I've read it several places, but here's

> a quote from the Jan/Feb issue of Women's Health magazine, pg 82:

i have that issue here but havent read it yet (story of my life)

so, then, i can count the water that i use to make coffee into the

count of my daily intake?

i use 1 and 1/3 cups of water and add a powdered mix for cappaccino

(60 cals) or latte (70 cals) or french vanilla cafe (83 cals). i

usually have one or two of those a day, although i admit that i

drank all 3 today as it was a light calorie day (just not very

hungry at all today, must be because i had a rest day from working

out yesterday).

:*carolyn.

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I didn't quote the article so I can't answer...

if you get around to reading the article though, let us know the answer! :-)

Re: water intake

nancydewolf wrote:> That's been the 'party line' for ages, but the researchers have> recently done an about face. I've read it several places, but here's> a quote from the Jan/Feb issue of Women's Health magazine, pg 82:i have that issue here but havent read it yet (story of my life)so, then, i can count the water that i use to make coffee into the count of my daily intake?i use 1 and 1/3 cups of water and add a powdered mix for cappaccino (60 cals) or latte (70 cals) or french vanilla cafe (83 cals). i usually have one or two of those a day, although i admit that i drank all 3 today as it was a light calorie day (just not very hungry at all today, must be because i had a rest day from working out yesterday).:*carolyn.

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Lethe Loupe wrote:

> Of course, if you take vitamins that stain your wee or you use one of

> those blue things in the tank, this won't help at all. LOL

i was just about to reply and say that i take vitamins every day,

and then you said it...LOL

i cant use a blue thing in the tank because the dogs drink out of

the bowl (yuck)

> I try not to drink my calories-- for me, it's just not worth

> it, satisfaction wise.

i dont find 60 cals for a cappaccino to be a big deal. i also

drink light hot chocolate at times and it is only 40 cals.

the french vanilla cafe stuff at 83 cals is pushing it though, i do

not have those very often and prefer the lower calorie cappaccino

anyway.

:*carolyn.

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In a message dated 3/13/2007 8:58:38 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time, lethe.loupe@... writes:

Those coffee drinks sound delicious, but I'm afraid if I ever triedone, I'd be hooked. Other than milk and a weekly glass of juice orsmoothy,

Yeah, I know all about being "hooked" my DD started bringing me those Cappuccino's from the gas station and I was having them every evening (it was such a habit) now I have them twice a week, so I've cut back.

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I can drink a 16oz bottle of water in a few minutes. I can't guzzle it but I can get it down in no time.Water goes right through, just like on a band...almost.On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM, katratz2001 <katratz2001@...> wrote:

I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery on

feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs. That

is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing has

gone wrong.

thanks kathy

238/223/140

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>

> > I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my

surgery on

> > feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs.

That

> > is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing

has

> > gone wrong.

> >

> > thanks kathy

> > 238/223/140

> >

> >

> >Ok thanks I was kind of worried

>

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Hi Kathy,

Did you have the lap bad or the sleeve. I know for me, I don't drink a lot of water at one time. I had the sleeve and I just seem to take small sips all day long and I am sure I never drink that much water. Are you feeling ok? See what other people post on go from there.

Suzanne

In a message dated 02/16/09 08:51:31 Pacific Standard Time, katratz2001@... writes:

I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery on feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs. That is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing has gone wrong.thanks kathy238/223/140

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Hey Bipley,

I knew we could count on you for an answer. I just wanted you to know I am doing great. Thanks for your part in my success. You always know the right words to say. Take care,

Suzanne

In a message dated 02/16/09 10:22:13 Pacific Standard Time, Bipley@... writes:

I can drink a 16oz bottle of water in a few minutes. I can't guzzle it but I can get it down in no time.Water goes right through, just like on a band...almost.

On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM, katratz2001 <katratz2001 > wrote:

I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery on feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs. That is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing has gone wrong.thanks kathy238/223/140

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Kathy it takes me all day to get 32 oz down,

I was sleeved on 08-05-08

start-now-goal

298-209-145

Robyn in CO

64 more to goal!!

water intake

I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery on feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs. That is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing has gone wrong.thanks kathy238/223/140

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>

> Hi Kathy,

> Did you have the lap bad or the sleeve. I know for me, I don't

drink a lot of water at one time. I had the sleeve and I just seem

to take small sips all day long and I am sure I never drink that much

water. Are you feeling ok? See what other people post on go from

there.

>

> Suzanne

>

>

>

> In a message dated 02/16/09 08:51:31 Pacific Standard Time,

katratz2001@... writes:

> I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery

on

> feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs.

That

> is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing

has

> gone wrong.

>

> thanks kathy

> 238/223/140

>

I had the sleeve done.

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I'm with you.......when I left the hospital a month ago, Dr. A said I had to drink 64 ozs. per day which included 60-70 gms. protein. I keep a daily food/exercise diary but I'm tellin' you, I've reached that 64 oz. goal only a couple of times. Most of the time I'm lucky to get 40-50 down. I keep trying but it's difficult.

From: Robyn Boothe <roboothe@...>Subject: Re: water intake Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:05 PM

Kathy it takes me all day to get 32 oz down,

I was sleeved on 08-05-08

start-now-goal

298-209-145

Robyn in CO

64 more to goal!!

[Dr-Aceves-bandster s] water intake

I was wondering how much anyone is able to drink. I had my surgery on feb 7th. I can drink 2 16oz bottles of water in less then 2 hrs. That is a lot more then i could at 1st. Is that normal? I hope nothing has gone wrong.thanks kathy238/223/140

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I know it is listed on bees web site but I could not find it. How much water

should we per day?

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Hi ,

In addition to the electrolyte drink, you should just drink water according to

your thirst. There is no required amount that you *must* drink.

>

> I know it is listed on bees web site but I could not find it. How much water

should we per day?

>