Sat, May-07-05, 09:39
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Plan: Carnivore
Stats: 212/179/160
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Rural Maine
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Hi there! This is my first time posting in this forum (Maintenance), and had something to say here.
First, several new (controlled) studies have been done at top research institutions that debunk the myth that you need X ounces of water per day. They also found that caffeine does not make you dehydrated, despite what most folks say that coffee and cola don't count toward your X ounces of water per day.
That said, I now speak from my own experience. I've lost 40 pounds and, with a bit of bouncing up and down again, have maintained for years. Sure, I'd still like to get down another 10 pounds or so, but I still consider myself in maintenance.
A couple weeks ago (ok, so I'm in an "up" bounce right now), I decided to up the water to at least 80 ounces per day. I did this religiously for 2 full weeks.
Guess what. I've never felt so lousy! I was bloated and my belly was achy all the time. That, and I was constantly thirsty! I'm one of those people who get thirstier the more I drink.
I stopped all the water and went back to my normal coffee in the morning, green tea with lemon a couple times during the day, and a few glasses of this or that, and I feel much better. Within a day my belly wasn't as bloated.
Having done "the LC thing" for about 6 years now, I can honestly say the one thing that I've learned is that each of us is different, and we react differently to everything. You just have to find what works for YOU, and then stick with it.
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