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    Water intake calculations

    For water the magic minimum number seems to be 64oz per day - some posts on the forums talk of increasing this by certain quantities to cover missed exercise sessions, amount of weight to be lost etc - I don't have a problem consuming the water but wondered how it should be calculated for the individual - thanks (the book is on order and should be here soon)
    Canibe
    Female 45 5'6''
    St Date 11th March 2006
    SW 272.5
    CW 252
    GW 155

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    Re: Water intake calculations

    Well, I don't really have an answer to your question. I do know that if I drink at least 100oz a day, I feel better and lose faster.
    What would we do without it?



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    • #3
      Re: Water intake calculations

      I go with a 96 to 120 oz (1 gallon) a day just beacause, but I've read in a few medical articles that a good way to stay hydrated is half your weight in ounces daily if you don't exercise. 75% of your weight if you exercise. For me that would be 85 ounces, but for someone over, say, 300 pounds, that's 150 ounces, which is alot, so i just say stick with as close to a gallon as you can and you'll be hydrated. This calculator is interesting:

      http://www.muscletech.com/CALCULATOR...lculator.shtml

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      • #4
        Re: Water intake calculations

        Dotsamantha, just tried that calculator link you had up. I am basically at the same weight as you are now. Today I exercised for 30 on indoor cycle so I put low. Came back as 129 ounces. Boy I feel like I am drowning right now with 90-100 oz. -Think I will stick with what I am doing and have some tea as my extras.

        Thanks for the link. It was interesting.
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        • #5
          Re: Water intake calculations

          Yeah, it does seem like a whole lot. I make my minimum 96 oz and go from there.

          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!
          My Journal Chat
          Start Date/Weight 6 March 06/186lb(84.5kg)
          Goals <140lb(63.6kg)Check!><130lb(59kg)><120lb(54.4kg)>
          5'3"(1.6m)/29/f
          I've lost 46 pounds since March '06...
          New Year, new goal!!


          If you read and listen to the book and its advice, you will succeed. Nothing worth having ever came easy.
          "A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand." -- Bertrand Russell

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          • #6
            Re: Water intake calculations

            That link was so cool!! Mine was 120 oz, and I am sure I get that. Water is so great!! Keeps you so healthy!!! Remember kids, drink your water!! LOL
            What would we do without it?



            Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

            Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

            SW 179
            CW 155
            GW 135
            5' 4"
            OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



            Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
            Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
            These are BAD for us!!!!

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            • #7
              Re: Water intake calculations

              Thanks for the link - mine reads 130oz so I'm going to have to up my intake - I have been thirsty all the time since I started drinking more water on the plan so I think my bodys saying 'Yes at last - lets have some more!!'
              Canibe
              Female 45 5'6''
              St Date 11th March 2006
              SW 272.5
              CW 252
              GW 155

              14 April





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