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too much water - 12/19/2007 4:49:04 PM
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pc2761
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After reading several artices on how good water is for the body I started drinking more water. I weigh 250..I usually drink about 120oz of water. I have been doing this for the past 2 weeks. My routine is mon/chest tri tues/back bi/wed shoulder/abs thurs off...friday little of everything...sat chest......i have gained weight and im certain its water weight. If they say to drinking alot of water will aid in weight loss(im trying to cut) is there a such thing as drinking too much. I was told once you start drinking an abundance of water, the body will release retained water..however doesnt seem to be working for me...cardio is out for another couple weeks due to other issues.....should i pursue taking some type of water pill??
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RE: too much water - 12/19/2007 5:09:03 PM
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Kouch
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arent water pills bad for you? but keep drinkin water, it keeps you hydrated especially if your usin any fat burners. and any kreatine users should drink plenty of h2o also.
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RE: too much water - 12/19/2007 6:06:04 PM
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radbane
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i'm not a pro or anything but..no. don't take water pills. these pills just have a temporary effect and are mostly used by pros and the like to achieve a "drier" look. it will work.you will expel water...just water. but as soon as you start taking in water again, which you need to survive in God's green earth, you'll be back to your normal weight.
My suggestion is... diet dude.. have a lower sodium intake,because sodium,as you know causes water retention. that is, if you are certain that it is just water weight. other than that, watch your calorie intake daily. what type of diet are you in by the way?
and finally, cardio is really,really important. what are your reasons for not doing cardio? do you have leg or knee injury? losing fat and water is number one, in your diet,and number two,in your cardio.
peace and good luck bro!
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RE: too much water - 12/19/2007 6:56:01 PM
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pc2761
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quote:
ORIGINAL: radbane
i'm not a pro or anything but..no. don't take water pills. these pills just have a temporary effect and are mostly used by pros and the like to achieve a "drier" look. it will work.you will expel water...just water. but as soon as you start taking in water again, which you need to survive in God's green earth, you'll be back to your normal weight.
My suggestion is... diet dude.. have a lower sodium intake,because sodium,as you know causes water retention. that is, if you are certain that it is just water weight. other than that, watch your calorie intake daily. what type of diet are you in by the way?
and finally, cardio is really,really important. what are your reasons for not doing cardio? do you have leg or knee injury? losing fat and water is number one, in your diet,and number two,in your cardio.
peace and good luck bro!
diet consist of oatmeal for breakfast. at 730...1030 turkey sandwich and hanful of peanuts. 130 chicken breast brocoli, cottage cheese. 430 turkey sandwich/or chicken with veggie...workout at 630....post workout is two scoops of whey with banana...then final meal around 930 is chicken breast and veggie....diet isnt the best but im still experimenting..not doing cardio because 1..severe infalmation in my heels(plantar faciatitis) 2, for some reason when i do cardio i get severe lower back pain to the point of i can barely do 5minutes on the elliptical machine... i will be attending the police academy in 3/08 which will obviously involve running. last 2-3 weeks been doing more core exercises like deads, bentover rows, sldl trying to strengthen my lower back before trying to run on a routine basis. i attended the police academy for a dpt back in 02, and didnt have any problems.. Im hoping the pain is from not doing many core workouts, and gaining 30lbs since then...strength has definitely went up however so has bodyfat which the scale at the gym says is 35%...so academy starts 3/3/08, so i have about 10 weeks to drop this weight and figure this out..
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RE: too much water - 12/19/2007 10:36:23 PM
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nachos000
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What about doing swimming or seated cycling for your cardio? These are very low impact but will still get your heartrate up...
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RE: too much water - 12/20/2007 5:59:23 AM
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pc2761
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ORIGINAL: nachos000
What about doing swimming or seated cycling for your cardio? These are very low impact but will still get your heartrate up...
I dont have access to a pool. As far as cycling that is what im limited too for now. I guess I've got it planted in my head that if im not running outside or on a treadmill then i dont consider it true cardio.. however next couple weeks im going to give the cycle a shot and see how it goes.
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RE: too much water - 12/20/2007 1:57:12 PM
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nachos000
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Whatever gets your heartrate up to the required range is fine!
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RE: too much water - 12/21/2007 5:23:05 AM
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radbane
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ORIGINAL: nachos000
Whatever gets your heartrate up to the required range is fine!
that's right! you just have to maintain a certain heart rate when you walk or do a pace walk so you can burn calories. believe me, i don't run. what i do is i walk at a certain speed in the treadmill in the gym but at the highest incline. it doesn't hurt the back,knees,nor the ankle bro.
as far as your diet goes, not being a pro or anything, but i'd say you're doing quite alright. :) you're even stricter than i am.
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before:
age: 25
height: 5'9 1/2
weight: 215 lbs
bench: 270 lbs
squat: 380 lbs
current:
age: turning 26
height: 5'9 1/2
weight: 201 lbs.
bench: same
squats: 400 lbs.
currently finished: Nano vapor, lost 10% more body fat
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