Drinking water.

You're right, I knew that about the coffee - I only mentioned it as another reason why I drink so much water.

I wanted to share something with those who take diuretics.

Both Roger and I do and we were discussing water drinking this morning.

I found that the first three days of drinking 48+ ounces of water, I broke speed records getting to the bathroom. Then, it leveled off completely. There was no . I think that the body adjusts to the water and eliminates it better.

I see that i"m not retaining water as much either.

I go up to 11x a day without a diueretic lol...I'm healthy as a fit horse so no clue why. Dad says we have excellent filtering kidneys

I drink probably half the recommended water too..it's weird.

Kat

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The Institute of medicine has said that coffee will fulfill your water needs. The diuretic will make you urinate sooner, but overall you will recieve the same benefits as drinking water.
http://www.cnhins.com/fitness/cnhins...194234746.html
Johns Hopkins says that coffee counts as well.
http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts....ers_647-1.html
According to this article coffee is OK as well
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:...nk&cd=11&gl=us

Gimme 2 pots a day minimum....

Asking about the weight issue, I have Lost 25 pounds in 3 months. And my goal is 50-60 more pounds this year!! Went from 240 plus down to 215 pounds.. Water is the key I beleive as I eat Chocolates and fruit as well as BEEF and cheeses as I want..

I got hooked on ice water when I was pregnant, and still drink it constantly. I'll put a 1/2 bottle in the freezer,then fill it up all day as I go... keeps it cold & yummy. I've also got the kids drinking a lot of water, best thing for them in this summer heat!

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Sometimes my snacking is really displaced thirst...I think.

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