Okay a bit about me. I lost 120lbs last year in total 60lbs with Atkins and 60lbs with meat/egg. Then in Oct I regained 8lbs and pretty much have held steady there for the whole time going up and down the same 2-3lbs. Now I realize that my consistant treating myself to cocoa treats and extra (a lot extra) salad dressing certainly wasn't helping the situation. However even when I wasn't treating myself I was still seeing the same 2-3lbs up and downs.

Then I discover a substance commonly known as water. I had heard a bit about it before and did make some pathic attempts to drink it but could never really follow through for a variety of reasons (all self absorbed) however 3 days ago I decided to force myself to really try hard to drink 8 glasses a day on top of any other liquid I consume.

On March 21 I was at 273lbs and today I am at 265lbs. This is an all time low for me.

So if any of you are facing unexpected water shortages in your community it may be due to me, hehe.

Bottoms up!!!

"Then I discover a substance commonly known as water."

That was fookin' hilarious. I just about drenched my monitor with MY water.

Thanks for the laugh!

I too am trying to choke down water as well and discover the same phenomenon as yourself.

I've relegated myself to setting the timer every hour and then drinking 8 ounces.

If I don't do that, then I completely forget and drink NOTHING all day! Blah!

I even work out, a LOT and still don't get thirsty. Poo.

Anyway, I'm feelin' ya.

I hope to soon lose those stinkin' recurring 3 pounds for good.

Julia

I wish more people would 'get' this!!!

Water IS one of the main keys to weight loss. I drink about 3 litres a day, every day, if I don't drink enough, I don't lose weight.

Here's how I think about it when on numerous trips to the bathroom....I am flushing the fat OUT of my body, in fact, the more water I drink the better because the more fat I am flushing away!

Good for you that you finally found out how to flush that fat!

loved your video journal

huh? Not sure what you mean.

i totally agree! since i increased my water intake to between 80 to 100 ozs(i work outside all day) my weight loss is a steady 2-3 lbs a week...i`ve read somewhere here that if your urine has color to it you need more water,urine should be clear.. i have to pee so much i can barely get my zipper down in time...lol

LOL!

lol...Falling out of my chair as a I read that...that is SO me right now as I'm trying to get back on track with drinking my water. Nothing like doing the "pee pee" dance to the office restroom...only to find it's closed for cleaning and having to make a mad dash to the 2nd floor restrooms. I'm surprised I haven't taken anyone out in the process. I swear I've been that close to not getting the zipper down in time it's scary. lol! Thanks for the laugh!!

i figured that there had to be other people like me,BTW i`m down another 3 lbs this week!!! this water thing has had to help!!

Awesome! CONGRATS!! KUTGW! Keep chugging that H20!!

Too funny.







Too true too, lol.

Need to up my water intake for sure, that is still my weakness.

Definitely! Water and exercise will boost your losses. My job invlolves travel to Mexico City so I also venture out on the weekends for a 7-10 mile walk. I noticed that on weeks that I did not walk my loss was about 2-3 lbs., however on weeks that I did walk I would lose up to 10 lbs! I also recently quit smoking so I am more or less doing it to condition my heart/lungs before I begin running. Good luck to all.

So since I have written the original post I still struggle to drink the water. Even with seeing the great results it still is not as easy as pie. For me I am starting to really notice for some reason I find the texture of water odd in my mouth. I can drink a lake worth of crystal lite or coffee(even black, no sweetener) but I almost have to gag the first 4 cups down. After that I can manage to get my allotment in but sometimes I end up waiting all day until bedtime to drink as I am dreading the feeling of the water. I get flashbacks to having to take cod liver oil as a child because I feel the exact same way. Anyhow then I have an uncomfortable sleep because I am too tired to get out of bed in the middle of the night to use the washroom so I toss and turn all night. Very stupid of me, but just my mindset.