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OmahaBlueDog

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81. If you've ever been to Weight Watchers, the firs step is 6 glasses of water per day
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 07:43 PM
Dec 2012

This will probably be my 2013 project.

How I lost 70 lbs. in one year. [View all] Philosoraptor Dec 2012 OP
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #1
About 6 average size glasses Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #4
I love water and drink alot of it. But sadly am still fat. The way I see it you finally southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #56
I think it has to happen in your brain Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #120
So very true. I am glad your able to get over the hill. Am 65 and I'm still waiting to get southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #122
K/R (nt) NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2
Congratulations RedCappedBandit Dec 2012 #3
I do crave some junk, and I can eat it now, but rarely. Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #5
You got it right. Eat healthily and you can actually enjoy rare treats as treats. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2012 #44
I agree Skittles Dec 2012 #16
I LOVE me some spuds Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #19
yes Skittles Dec 2012 #24
I do excercise Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #28
People can eat what they want. RedCappedBandit Dec 2012 #43
I agree Skittles Dec 2012 #75
Can water intake be in the form of iced/hot tea. I drink a lot of both, daily. Just plain water, SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #6
Apparently tea or coffee or juice don't count as water Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #9
Well...darn! SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #11
The rule that my doc gave me was that less than woodsprite Dec 2012 #14
I use sugarless creamer and find that alone does the trick as far as sweetening Skittles Dec 2012 #20
I use non dairy creamer too Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #23
nothing better than that first cup, am I right? Skittles Dec 2012 #25
No coffee, no workie. Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #29
I love ice cream and have discovered sugar-free ice cream. RebelOne Dec 2012 #77
I eat ice cream nearly every day oldbanjo Dec 2012 #84
Try a little salt in your coffee, oldbanjo Dec 2012 #83
That's actually not true. tridim Dec 2012 #61
Caffeine is a mild diuretic, as I understand it. TahitiNut Dec 2012 #12
True Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #13
how much water do you drink daily on average? Skittles Dec 2012 #15
4 tumbler size glasses Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #17
Peeing is just the body taking an "inside shower." TahitiNut Dec 2012 #65
I never believed it until now. Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #68
I drink only celestial seasonings decaf teas, using splenda for a sweetner. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #31
My mother is 82 & obese & she HATES water Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #33
What about trying to get her to drink flavored soda water? Maybe start with Truvia to sweeten FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #48
I'm 67 and have never drank water I oldbanjo Dec 2012 #85
I found that when I made myself drink a lot of water a day, I ended up LOVING it! gateley Dec 2012 #111
I drink a lot of ginger tea and other marlakay Dec 2012 #55
If it's unsweetened, and if you also drink plain water obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #34
Diet soda is a sick joke Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #35
REgular soda is better for you obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #40
Stevia (NOT Truvia or the other commercial one "based on" stevia) gateley Dec 2012 #112
i use purevia shanti Dec 2012 #113
PureVia is Pepsi's version of Coca Cola/Cargils TruVia. gateley Dec 2012 #125
Congratulations. It's really astounding how well it works.. hope others can profit from what you've Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #7
congratulations. i have noticed as i aged that if i didn't keep hydrated my joints would get HiPointDem Dec 2012 #8
& water is mostly free. Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #10
Yes!!!! dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #98
Congratulations! Babel_17 Dec 2012 #18
I eat more fruits and veggies Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #21
what do you eat ? JI7 Dec 2012 #22
Oatmeal in the morning, or yogurt Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #26
Yea! leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #27
Excellent advice Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #30
I drink water during the day. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #32
I never gained weight, never drank water or cokes oldbanjo Dec 2012 #87
Thanks for sharing. yends21012 Dec 2012 #36
"The more [water] you drink, the more you lose"--as a doc once Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #37
Good advice, good experience. Note however that the "established wisdom" on quantity of water is Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2012 #38
What about carbonated water? annabanana Dec 2012 #53
Good question! JNelson6563 Dec 2012 #62
Really cuts down on lugging those annabanana Dec 2012 #74
I love, love, love my soda stream Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #94
I love mine. Brigid Dec 2012 #114
Water is good. Carbonation probably not a problem, helps digestion: Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2012 #66
The average person gets 16% of their calories from what they drink every day Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #39
That's awesome! Phentex Dec 2012 #41
Another excellent point you make that I would like to extend is about empty foods Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2012 #42
Water helps with appetite suppression too. MgtPA Dec 2012 #45
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to try them. Prometheus Bound Dec 2012 #46
I think I know what my New Years rsolution going to be. loyalkydem Dec 2012 #47
Big CONGRATULATIONS on that!!!...... meti57b Dec 2012 #49
I like a couple three brewskies too Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #52
Gave me back hope GETTINGTIRED Dec 2012 #50
OMGosh.....congratulations. a kennedy Dec 2012 #51
Congrats! Another low/reduced carb success story. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #54
Congrats! mid-160's is the ideal weight for human males of average height. tridim Dec 2012 #57
Well, is rye bread OK? And thanks for sharing that. nt raccoon Dec 2012 #58
Yes, I love Beefsteak rye. Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #59
Low or reduced carb is the only thing that really Greybnk48 Dec 2012 #60
My diet changed when I befriended a dietitian. ileus Dec 2012 #63
Bravo! congratulations! JNelson6563 Dec 2012 #64
Excellent! Viva_La_Revolution Dec 2012 #67
"No more potatoes, no more white rice, white bread, no carbonated drinks" Lex Dec 2012 #69
I've lost 13 lbs in the last 3 months due to just getting off my fat butt... cynatnite Dec 2012 #70
So happy for you! Thanks for telling us about your success, it's the best way to go. freshwest Dec 2012 #71
Congrats.... AnneD Dec 2012 #72
Keep up the good work! Quantess Dec 2012 #73
A 70-pound load off your bones IS earth-shattering news; congratulations! panAmerican Dec 2012 #76
I lost 35 lbs in two years fairly easily. ieoeja Dec 2012 #78
Fantastic!! babylonsister Dec 2012 #79
That is fantastic! CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #80
If you've ever been to Weight Watchers, the firs step is 6 glasses of water per day OmahaBlueDog Dec 2012 #81
Thank you so much for posting this. renie408 Dec 2012 #82
I know I feel 100% better when I drink lots of water. BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #86
Water.....never drink the stuff..... macacawitz Dec 2012 #88
I'm following your lead. I just need to drink more water. nt valerief Dec 2012 #89
Hummus DollarBillHines Dec 2012 #90
Amazing! Congratulations! And thanks for the tips. I'll try more water. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #91
Congrats! Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #92
inspiring... ProdigalJunkMail Dec 2012 #93
That is great news and a great story underpants Dec 2012 #95
You've just inspired me Marrah_G Dec 2012 #96
re:How I lost 70 lbs. in one year. allan01 Dec 2012 #97
Congrats to you! mzmolly Dec 2012 #99
Congratulations on your accomplishment! But just a litte input.... Lisa0825 Dec 2012 #100
When exercise is not an option, it's really more challenging... Good for YOU MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #101
Congrats! I think you're spot on about the water. OnionPatch Dec 2012 #102
Good job! abelenkpe Dec 2012 #103
This is a great story to share with those of us trying to live more healthy lives... midnight Dec 2012 #104
I think junk food is a major health epidemic Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #119
I agree... midnight Dec 2012 #124
Congrats to you! Sissyk Dec 2012 #105
I lost 30 pds since October 1st B Calm Dec 2012 #106
Who is this "they" who says 90% of Americans are dehydrated? CitizenK9 Dec 2012 #107
"They" was the emergency room nurse... Philosoraptor Dec 2012 #118
Congratulations!!! Beacool Dec 2012 #108
Good job... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #109
I cut ALL starches from my diet and lost 60 lbs. in less than 6 months. Mel Content Dec 2012 #110
Congratulations! crim son Dec 2012 #115
I swore off cookies at 15 and now hate them. ErikJ Dec 2012 #116
thanks, this is a very inspiring thread sally5050 Dec 2012 #117
I've lost 60 pounds in 8 months without any fanatical purism or total elimination Silent3 Dec 2012 #121
Good for you, P-Rap! Bake Dec 2012 #123
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