Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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What is the advantage of water?

kellibeenz
kellibeenz
Posts: 4
Joined: 2004/06/24
United States
2005/05/23, 08:44 PM
I would just like to know what is the advantage of drinking a gallon of water a day. Couldn't that build up water weight? Or would it be lost later in the day? I just want to know how much water to consume a day and what the benefits are. Also - is it true that water (if you drink about 32 ozs like i do before a meal) actually fills you up before a meal? These a probably really stupid questions, but I'm just trying to sort out myths and facts so I can benefit from my daily intake of water.

Thanks! All advice appreciated. :)
yadmit
yadmit
Posts: 4,670
Joined: 2003/10/05
Canada
2005/05/23, 09:09 PM
Water keeps you hydrated, cleans out your system, and yes, at times, can make you feel full. Plus, it will quench your thirst much better than many other beverages.

It's suggested eight, eight ounce glasses of water a day, minimum... most on FT consume much more than that.

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