John E wrote:
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I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, snip




One reason to keep yourself well-supplied with water (or other liquids)
is that, for some of us, it is very easy to mistake thirst for hunger.

April.

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"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than
things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax. (Pratchett 1988)

John E wrote:
snip

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, snip




One reason to keep yourself well-supplied with water (or other liquids)
is that, for some of us, it is very easy to mistake thirst for hunger.

April.

--
"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than
things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax. (Pratchett 1988)

Why MUST I drink lots of water on low carb?
 

Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Or is it a necessity so you won't develop kidney problems
because that organ HATES ketone concentration.

Your help is appreciated,

J.

This is from the Atkins website. hope it helps.

On any eating regimen, a minimum of 64 ounces, or eight 8-ounce glasses, of
water per day is the usual recommendation. Many people, particularly women,
suffer from inadequate hydration, so it is important to be diligent about
drinking water throughout the day. Water consumption will also help flush
toxins from your body and combat such problems as constipation and bad
breath. Note that coffee, tea and diet sodas do not apply to the daily
minimum.

I couldn't find how the water was related to ketosis, but I have heard that
you must drink alot of water because you may develop kidney problems as you
mentioned b4.

hugs,

Tonya
www.lowcarbcrew.com







"John E" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Or is it a necessity so you won't develop kidney problems
because that organ HATES ketone concentration.

Your help is appreciated,

J.

This is from the Atkins website. hope it helps.

On any eating regimen, a minimum of 64 ounces, or eight 8-ounce glasses, of
water per day is the usual recommendation. Many people, particularly women,
suffer from inadequate hydration, so it is important to be diligent about
drinking water throughout the day. Water consumption will also help flush
toxins from your body and combat such problems as constipation and bad
breath. Note that coffee, tea and diet sodas do not apply to the daily
minimum.

I couldn't find how the water was related to ketosis, but I have heard that
you must drink alot of water because you may develop kidney problems as you
mentioned b4.

hugs,

Tonya
www.lowcarbcrew.com







"John E" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Or is it a necessity so you won't develop kidney problems
because that organ HATES ketone concentration.

Your help is appreciated,

J.

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?
Drinking plenty of water is always important. Particularly on a diet,
because people who don't drink enough water often end up eating more food so
that their body gets water from the food.

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Yes

Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Well, if you are dehydrated you won't have as much energy... so I suppose

Constipation is a common side effect of low-carb, and that can be helped by
making sure you are getting enough water.

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?
Drinking plenty of water is always important. Particularly on a diet,
because people who don't drink enough water often end up eating more food so
that their body gets water from the food.

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Yes

Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Well, if you are dehydrated you won't have as much energy... so I suppose

Constipation is a common side effect of low-carb, and that can be helped by
making sure you are getting enough water.

In article ,
"Tonya" wrote:


"John E" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

This is from the Atkins website. hope it helps.

On any eating regimen, a minimum of 64 ounces, or eight 8-ounce glasses, of
water per day is the usual recommendation. Many people, particularly women,
suffer from inadequate hydration, so it is important to be diligent about
drinking water throughout the day. Water consumption will also help flush
toxins from your body and combat such problems as constipation and bad
breath. Note that coffee, tea and diet sodas do not apply to the daily
minimum.

I couldn't find how the water was related to ketosis, but I have heard that
you must drink alot of water because you may develop kidney problems as you
mentioned b4.

According to the Eades (Eadeses?) in Protein Power, a low-carb diet has
a natural diuretic effect. If you don't drink enough of it, you could
end up dehydrated.

Some also say that water is an important component of the "fat-burning"
process. Either way, drink your water! :)

Stan

You don't have to drink anywhere near as much water as most people think you
do. The idea that you don't get thirsty until you are dangerously
dehydrated is a myth that has been perpetrated by the people making a lot of
money selling bottled tap water.

Read this medical journal article "The Water Myth" for some scientific fact.
http://ajpregu.physiology.org/cgi/co...t/00365.2002v1

I have been low carbing for 5 years and never drink more than a few glasses
of liquid a day, including coffee. My kidneys are fine as are just about any
other blood chemistry you might want to measure (and which my doctors have
measured over the years.) I am below my goal weight after losing almost 30
lbs.

If you can't drink a lot of water (which I can't due to a damaged urinary
tract) drink as much water as you feel comfortable drinking.


-- Jenny - Low Carbing for 5 years. Below goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes,
hba1c 5.7 .
Cut the carbs to respond to my email address!

Jenny's new site: What they Don't Tell You About Diabetes
http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u/

Jenny's Low Carb Diet Facts & Figures
http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/

Looking for help controlling your blood sugar?
Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm


"John E" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Or is it a necessity so you won't develop kidney problems
because that organ HATES ketone concentration.

Your help is appreciated,

J.

You don't have to drink anywhere near as much water as most people think you
do. The idea that you don't get thirsty until you are dangerously
dehydrated is a myth that has been perpetrated by the people making a lot of
money selling bottled tap water.

Read this medical journal article "The Water Myth" for some scientific fact.
http://ajpregu.physiology.org/cgi/co...t/00365.2002v1

I have been low carbing for 5 years and never drink more than a few glasses
of liquid a day, including coffee. My kidneys are fine as are just about any
other blood chemistry you might want to measure (and which my doctors have
measured over the years.) I am below my goal weight after losing almost 30
lbs.

If you can't drink a lot of water (which I can't due to a damaged urinary
tract) drink as much water as you feel comfortable drinking.


-- Jenny - Low Carbing for 5 years. Below goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes,
hba1c 5.7 .
Cut the carbs to respond to my email address!

Jenny's new site: What they Don't Tell You About Diabetes
http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u/

Jenny's Low Carb Diet Facts & Figures
http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/

Looking for help controlling your blood sugar?
Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm


"John E" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,

I heard on TV that you must remain VERY hydrated, i.e. drink
lots and lots of water when you are in Ketosis. They guy
gave no reason.

Can somoene please explain the detailed reason behind it?

Does being-hydrated help you lose weight faster?
Does it give you energy so you won't give up?
Or is it a necessity so you won't develop kidney problems
because that organ HATES ketone concentration.

Your help is appreciated,

J.