Wednesday 1 February 2012

Drinking Water

It's Wednesday, so a weight-loss post.  I'm still hesitant to do a weigh-in - afraid that there will be no progress.  They say it is much easier to maintain weight than to lose it.

Years ago, a friend wanted to lose weight and she was always overly pre-occupied with the amount of water she drank.  She thought that the more water you drank the more you weighed.  This is probably true: if you drink 2 litres of water and then weigh yourself, you would likely weigh more - about a small container of milk more.

glass of water

Fast forward to now and we know that water is good for you and that you should actually drink more rather than less.  I've always been a person who doesn't drink much of any liquid - small bladder.  But I do get dizzy and light-headed a lot which people say is due to dehydration.

water functions
Picture from: www.mangosteen-natural-remedies.com

So, I'm trying to drink more water.  It's supposed to help with weight loss if you drink a glass or even two before each meal by making you feel full before you even start to eat. 

8 comments:

  1. I've heard that drinking water helps to raise your metabolism.

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    1. That's exactly what I need! Hope its true.

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  2. I've tried drinking plenty of water during a meal and I think I over did it because it only made me feel sick? :/

    Narda I sent an email yesterday replying to your question. I sent it to pinkcalico.com@gmail.com but that can't be right?? Can you please send me your email address. It's a long email so I didn't want to post it in a comment. Thanks :)

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  3. I always try to drink more water and I always seem to fall out of the habit. It is so good for your health, too.

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    Eldarose from http://RE-inventedstyle.blogspot.com

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  4. Way to go, drink lots of water for it is soooooo goood for you. I too get dizzy from dehydration and taking my antihistamines for allergies and colds.

    Salvi and I go through a couple of 2 litre bottles each day.

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    1. They gave us water vasos @ work complete with a straw, so I'm trying to drink at least one (along with a weak tea)

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  5. Way to go, drink lots of water for it is soooooo goood for you. I too get dizzy from dehydration and taking my antihistamines for allergies and colds.

    Salvi and I go through a couple of 2 litre bottles each day.
    drinking water containers

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