Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

[charks1]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Thanks Jimmie...

I'll join in also...1/2 my weight is 75 oz...my water bottle is 20 so should be quite easy....I have 1 question though....does this come with a bladder control pill????

[UrbanShaman]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Before you consume more than 8-12 8oz glasses per day, I recommend you read up on hypoatraemia, otherwise known as water intoxification. Google it or read the articles posted here:
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication
http://blogs.webmd.com/all-ears/2007...wii-water.html

188oz would be 23.5 eight ounce glasses of water. Are you sure you want to commit to drinking that much? Why? Do you think your body will somehow benefit by drinking double or triple the recommended amount?

Thanks but I'll take a pass at this challenge.

Your own citations state that the above mentioned condition is rare and usually only occurs when a large amount of water is consumed in a very short period of time OR if extremely strenuous exercise is taking place, such as a marathon. They all agree on that. I don't intend to drink my water all in one sitting so I think I will be okay. I already drink 4 32 oz bottles of water a day with no ill effect and much beneft so you can rest assured that I will be observant as I monitor the effect of the added water. Perhaps my body will not need more and then I will adjust accordingly. Thank you for your concern however. It did give me pause and allowed me to think about this challenge.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

i'm glad to see so many accepting the invite to try this challenge! a challenge it will be and much harder for some of you. most are well under a gallon a day, a few are a gallon +.

we all know the importance water as it was discussed in the book. this is going to aid your weight loss, help clean the toxins and flush your system and help with your digestion and help with not feeling hungry. so many benefits. remember, it's going to help if you get or stay active.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

CHALLENGERS

4myslef4mykids 100
charks1 75
Dropzofjupiter29 147
elbisivni 78.5
FatBottomGirl 88
fowlergirl 64
Gatorgal 72
jimmie 48 64
Ladychan 62
Puddles 88.5
Pumpkin74 140
Sarah*Peace 159
UrbanShaman 188


i don't want anyone to worry about water intoxication for the reasons stated by UrbanShaman. yes, there is such a thing as what aelt had mentioned (thank you for pointing this out and for stating your concern) but i believe the amounts you have stated are doable and well within the parameters.
to ease everyone's mind, i'll cap the highest amount at 188 oz. since Urban was so kind to state that he already consumes 128 oz. throughout the day.

[HellOnWheels]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

My CW (282) means I'd be shooting for 141oz per day, yes?
Well, since I don't plan to run any marathons until I can jog without risking two black eyes -- -- I'm pretty sure I'm not at risk for hypoatraemia.

Okay Tim... if you're in, so am I.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

CHALLENGERS

4myslef4mykids 100
charks1 75
Dropzofjupiter29 147
elbisivni 78.5
FatBottomGirl 88
fowlergirl 64
Gatorgal 72
HellOnWheels 141
jimmie 48 64
Ladychan 62
Puddles 88.5
Pumpkin74 140
Sarah*Peace 159
UrbanShaman 188

[Angel-Eyes]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

SURE! Count me In!!!

Weight: 160 lbs.

So put me down for 80 oz./day!

I already went and bought a Container that holds up to (I think) 96 oz., and have been filling it up hoping to drink it all by the end of the day...so far I'm unable to, but then maybe it's because I'm not 'really' trying!

This should be fun!

[new orleans finest]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

o.k 150oz for me i hope i don't drown lol. I can do it its Mardi Gras here lots of walking so I'll be thirsty.

[08isgr8]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Alright Jimmie - I'm in!!

I drink water constantly - so I should really get a great benefit from this!

I need to drink 105 oz. everyday and it works best to keep it beside me all day while I work. Yeah - I have to get up a pee every half hour - but I just think of it as peeing my pounds away!!

Starting weight 223
Current weight 210
Goal weight 125


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[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

fantastic!!! it's great to take a break from taxes to come in here and see a few more peeps taking on the challenge.

did i mention that there is another water challenge in the Challenges forum? it's very capable leader is fowlergirl and the goal of that challenge is just 64 oz every day of the month. some of you may want to check that out!


CHALLENGERS

08isgr8 105
4myslef4mykids 100
Angel-Eyes 80
charks1 75
Dropzofjupiter29 147
elbisivni 78.5
FatBottomGirl 88
fowlergirl 64
Gatorgal 72
HellOnWheels 141
jimmie 48 64
Ladychan 62
new orleans finest 150
Puddles 88.5
Pumpkin74 140
Sarah*Peace 159
UrbanShaman 188

[FatBottomGirl]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Hello All:

Okay for 2/1 I drank 140 oz's of water
Today (2/2) so far I have drank 100 oz's and counting

[FatBottomGirl]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Oops - sorry I just realized the challenge didn't officially start till Feb. 11th - getting ahead of myself there I guess! I suppose I am just excited to be able to commit to a challenge that I can win

[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Oops - sorry I just realized the challenge didn't officially start till Feb. 11th - getting ahead of myself there I guess! I suppose I am just excited to be able to commit to a challenge that I can win

when this happens, and it does every challenge, i call it practice.
keep practicing and posting if you like. i'm sure the encouragement will help others.

[DebC]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

Count me in 1/2 of 170 will be 85 oz.

Debbie

[jimmie 48]

Re: Semi Annual Drink Up! Water Challenge #2

CHALLENGERS

08isgr8 105
4myslef4mykids 100
Angel-Eyes 80
charks1 75
DebC 85
Dropzofjupiter29 147
elbisivni 78.5
FatBottomGirl 88
fowlergirl 84
Gatorgal 72
HellOnWheels 141
jimmie 48 64
Ladychan 62
new orleans finest 150
Puddles 88.5
Pumpkin74 140
Sarah*Peace 159
UrbanShaman 188