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Registered: 11-15-2006
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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:32am

I usually drink about 50-60 oz of water per day. I probably pee only a couple of times so I assume I'm retaining water. How do I keep this from happening? Is there an over the counter water pill I can take? Do I need to increase my water intake? Any and all suggestions are welcome!!!

Lisa

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:40am

Hi Lisa,

I'd suggest drinking more water than you currently are. You're probably not getting sufficient water for your body and so your body is hanging on to whatever you're sending in. Water is a natural diuretic. Try adding a few more glasses and see if that helps.
Annie

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Registered: 11-15-2006
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 11:58am

Thanks!! I was afraid someone would say that, but I will definitely try that starting today. I hate water. I put crystal light in every other bottle that I drink just so I can get it down. I guess it really wouldn't hurt if I put it in every bottle, that way I might can get more in.

Thanks!!

Lisa

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Registered: 08-16-2006
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 4:40pm

I'm like you and can't stand water either. I'm trying to drink more.

Rochelle

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Registered: 01-04-2007
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 5:12pm
Lisa--Not too long ago I read that everyday you should drink 1 ounce of water for every 2 pounds of your weight. I personally love water and drink 5+ liters a day. But if you don't like it Crystal light is a great way to get it down.
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Registered: 11-15-2006
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 5:17pm

ugh....I'm doing good today...I'm up to 60 oz already and I plan to drink another 20 oz when I get home. baby steps! :-)

Thanks for all of your suggestions!

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 7:45pm

Hi Lisa-

Yes, you should probably increase your intake a bit. Also, check your diet for hidden sodium which might make you hold on to all that water longer than you'd like. (Check packaging or a nutrition-logging website if you're not sure...) It does get easier, really!

Misha

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-16-2007 - 10:24am

Hi Lisa,

I agree with the other ladies, more water! Seems silly that you need more water to get rid of water retention but thats what my Dr told me LOL!

How about carbonated water? Here in Ontario we have a generic store brand called "Presidents Choice" which has a low sodium Club Soda/soda water. I often drink it with a splash of lemon or lime juice. Herbal teas are good too.

Good luck Sweety!
Eleasa

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Registered: 11-15-2006
Fri, 02-16-2007 - 11:02am
Thanks! I did get more in yesterday - 80 oz. I will take baby steps to get in more. I have been using Crystal Lite Peach tea and it's soooooo good!

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Registered: 02-19-2007
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 9:31am

50 to 60 oz of water is less than recommended. You need at least 64 oz to get that 8 cups of water a day. Also, since your body needs water, it isn't all going to go right through you, your organs are going to use it also, so drinking 64 oz of water doesn't necessarily mean you are going to pee 64 oz.

Here is the most important part to remember about retaining water: The more water you drink, the less you retain. The less water you drink, the more you retain. If you don't get enough water, your body will retain it until it can get replacement water, if that makes sense.

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Registered: 02-19-2007
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 1:06pm
lisa,
a good way to tell if you are drinking enough water is the color of your urine. If it is clear and not yellowish then you are getting enough water. I currently drink about 64oz a day and i have to go to the bathroom quite a bit. Also since you dont like the taste of water you can add lemon or lime juice to flavor it up as a break from crystal light. i have also found that carrying my nalgaline bottle around helps. Plus a good way to drink water faster is put a straw in your bottle and drink from that. you drink a lot more without knowing it when you drink from a straw. good luck!

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