Dr Ken Berry says drink when your thirsty. A gallon a day is excessive. It depletes electrolytes and puts alot of work on your kidneys. I find if I drink too much my blood pressure soars, my kidneys can’t keep up. Be cautious. I’ll take Dr Berrys advice. I am a seasoned RN too I do have knowledge of the body. Good luck
**IMPORTANT** To avoid water intoxication, do not to drink more than 48 ounces, or six cups, per hour. Too much water or other fluids, such as sports drinks, can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.
I know that she uses electrolytes because she talks about it all the time because it’s super important! There is nothing wrong with drinking a gallon of water a day. I do it most days,but I make sure that I’m done by 7 PM,otherwise you’ll be up all night. I think one of the most important things is have that water with you when you go to bed and first thing in the morning when you sit up take at least 20 gulps of water. We’ve been fasting all night our brains need water to function. I read this somewhere and I tried it because people were saying they couldn’t get it down in a day. Its because they take 3or4 “sips”. NIX the straw when your home or take The lid off and drink you’ll find you’ll be “drinking” a lot more than sucking it through that straw. Straws are for convenience when you’re out. It may sound silly but I’m telling you it makes a difference and you will find it much easier to get your water down. And for sure you won’t be snacking because you feel full, not full as in bloated your just not hungry.
**IMPORTANT** To avoid water intoxication, do not to drink more than 48 ounces, or six cups, per hour. Too much water or other fluids, such as sports drinks, can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.
I feel so much better when I drink around a gallon of water. I do drink a lot of coffee and cold brew. If I start feeling off it's usually because I'm not drinking enough water. If I'm not eating low carb and no sugar I also feel horrible.
I do drink close to a gallon a day. My husband and I use 32 oz. glasses and I drink at least 3 or more of them. I agree with you on all the benefits. We've done this for years and I get up once or twice in the night. Good video!!
I'm on day 31 of the 75Hard challenge, so i've been drinking a gallon of water for 31 straight days! The first week was tough but after that it's been a good routine. I make sure i'm done drinking by 7pm so I don't have to get up to pee. One thing i've noticed is my skin is very hydrated and I don't need lotion like I did before. Love your channel and your journey!
Mayra, you're such a light...You don't have to dim it ever or feel like you have to apologize for the healthy things you do. Getting back on track, you're a big help! God Bless you all 🙏🏼💖
I've lost over 100lbs and was almost 400lbs. Focusing on my body/health has changed my entire life in such a powerful way and I'm so grateful for the journey. I can relate to this so much and this is definitely not silly! It's educational and I'm grateful for you sharing this video 🙏🏾
@@viky_is_here I lost a total of about 50 (I got mad fat around Covid) pounds, from 240 to about 190. Not as high a number as some of the other people here, but I got to about 8-10% body fat, so I’m about as lean as I’d want to get. At the time I was losing, I was in a course, so I’d pack my iPad and study on the treadmill for about 2 hours per day. I’m fairly fit, so I could walk about 2.5 to 3 mph with a 15 to 20 degree incline, but it’s important to keep your heart rate below about 130. Sometimes I would use my elliptical I had at home (I have a tray set on the wall so that I can watch the iPad with craning my neck downward awkwardly). Sometimes I would shadow box or kick the bag (I was nursing a bicep tear at the time, so no punches), but I don’t think the Muay Thai stuff really aided my fat loss much). I would eat one meal per day (I don’t like multiple day fasting since I don’t sleep well). Usually I would have a large flank steak of about 2 lbs from Costco seared medium rare in 2-3 tbsp of butter with just some salt or seasoned salt for seasoning. If I got too hungry earlier in the day, I’d have 6-10 scrambled eggs, again with salt and cooked in about 1-2 tbsp of butter. I didn’t eat vegetables much at the time, but I do now.
I was already trying to drink at least 4-5 (16.9oz) bottles of water a day but there is no way I could drink 128 oz. Truth be told, depending on your weight, you only need so much water daily. If I remember right it is at least .5 oz for every pound so for me, I would need to drink at least 96 oz (6 bottles), since I am currently at 192lbs after losing 65lbs so far this year, with 56lbs more to lose to get to my goal weight.
I’m a big water drinker. I don’t do soda or any kind of sugary drinks, except for the very rare PSL or hot cocoa. And by rare, I mean like a couple times a year. I drink black coffee, spiced tea without sweetener, and water. Sometimes if I’m feeling icky I’ll add some electrolyte powder to it. But, here’s the thing. Like you, I’m a big snacker. I’m also a bariatric patient. The rule of thumb is to not drink anything for at least 30 minutes before and after eating. When I find myself slipping back into bad snacking habits, I definitely slack off on the water intake. But as soon as I make water intake a goal again, the urge to snack lessens quite a bit. I just keep drinking the water, and I tell myself every time I chug some that, “okay, you just drank a bunch of water, you *can’t* eat for at least half an hour.” So, I just keep drinking the water, and keep reminding myself that eating isn’t an option as long as I keep drinking. It’s a mind game, but it works.
Just a couple of sides notes ….. most drinks (not just water) count towards your daily fluid intake. What also counts is fluids from your food intake. The other thing to note is that it can actually be dangerous to drink too much water too quickly, as it overloads the kidneys. This amount can be different for different people depending on things like kidney function.
In most "advice" and informational videos ot says that most drinks can count towards water intake, but that is completely false. Anything other than water (including water with just plain electrolytes dissolved in it), is considered a FOOD. A food must be digested, and the water then separated out from the food that has to be broken-down and processed. That's why guzzling-down soda, coffee, tea, broth, a shake, juice, etc., will NOT relieve your thirst right away, because it must be DIGESTED as food first. Water with a pinch of salt would quench thirst. And I doubt it is common for people to die from rapidly drinking too much plain water. I'm sure it can happen, but it would not be a common thing to be concerned about within the realm of daily activities. An ordinary day, even with some exercise thrown in, would not trigger a person to quaff down so much water all at once as to cause a medical emergency because their body would signal them that they have reached their intake limit of liquid, including water.
@@pat4005 You are 100% wrong. A ‘food’ is considered anything that involves calories. That in no means proves nutrition. Heck you could pick up a dog turd, eat it and consume calories, but that doesn’t make it food. Coffee on the other hand (with no additives), has no calories and is a liquid. Your “information” is wrong. Many types of fluid other than water, contribute to daily fluid intake. If that wasn’t true then the majority of the western world would be dehydrated to almost the point of death because they don’t drink ‘water’ daily. You sound ridiculous. BTW …. The definition between food and ‘water’ or food and ‘fluid’ is the nutritional value. A fluid can have nutritional value, but still be considered as ‘water’ by the body, whereas not all liquids qualify. You are uneducated and trying to split hairs. Go do some research.
I think a good rule of thumb is to drink half your weight in ounces of water every day. I've been drinking half a gallon of water every day for 3 years.
So im not quite to a gallon per day yet, but consistently for 4 years i have been drinking around 90 ounces per day. I definitely feel a difference in a good way when i get in my 90 ounces compared to just 64 ounces. I have had a couple of days at 64 ounces and felt like crap. Yes water water water.
My doctor told me i was drinking too much water. I was washing the electrolytes from my body and ended up with leg cramps, Charlie horses. I started adding electrolytes, minerals to my water. Good quality salt.
I offered my daughter one of these large water bottles thinking I was giving her something healthy. As a D.O., her view is that too much water is hard on the kidneys and not good for us. Not the "social media popular" view but backed by what she's learned through medical school, science and anatomy. She says...drink when you're thirsty.....🤯
I agree with you, doctors don't always know everything especially when it comes to nutrition. If we only drink when we are thirsty it would not be enough.
She's right. A lot of dr says drinking too much h water just washes away your water soluble electrolytes, vitamins, and mineral. I only drink as much as I feel like drinking.
@@brendareed5050the Dr are wrong??? The ones that go to medical school for years upon years. You're going to listen to some quack youtuber over a specialist?. You and people like you are what's wrong with the world.
Thanks for making this 😊 I used to never drink water & it was part of the reason I was unhealthy and had brain fog. What I noticed is I hate tap water & buying a brita was a LIFE CHANGER it taste SO MUCH better that it got me to become a water drinker! Yes the peeing is annoying I try to stop drinking water before bed or I'll at least have to go 2x. The benefits I've noticed are my wrinkles will look way less apparent, my skin plumps up, my brain fog disappears and my mind is more alert. I don't snack often either I feel even when I'm a bit hungry & I happen to drink water the hunger is gone. I definitely noticed an increase in thirst it's like your body is like YES PLZ more of this. And now I can't even go to work events or friends places without bringing a water bottle. And if I do I have to ask them like can I have a glass or water? or I just get parched. When I get dehydrated I immediately see it in my skin my wrinkles re appear lol. Def an increase in sweating while working out which is good for detoxing. Yeah once you start you can't really stop with the water. It's the only thing I have to drink at my house other than coffee, tea and almond milk😅
Mayra thank you for doing this challenge and bring back what you found. I have seen a few videos where it’s recommended to have some Celtic or Himalayan salt before you drink about a glass of water to reap the benefits of pulling water into your cells instead of letting it go right through your body. I tried it and it helps, also have heard too much water/fluids is actually dangerous. Thank you for your insight and nothing silly is ever said it all helps😊
Girl I only drink a cup of coffee a day, to keep the doctor away, no caffeine after 12 noon, I don't know about drinking a gallon daily, I do drink a lot of water, blessed to have great skin, if is best to drink the water earlier in the day, before 7pm, so you don't be going to the bathroom all night, keep up the great work, stay blessed and keep shining! Let's go! 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
My goal is 1/2 gallon I reach it most days but I don’t stress if I don’t get it in, one gallon is just beyond what I can do I love your effort it defiantly makes us think about our consumption and it’s sooooo important to stay hydrated🥰
happy Tuesday! iv been drinking a gallon of water everyday now for several years, it has helped somewhat but I had to boost it up with some sauerkraut for my IBS. overall its helped to keep my skin smooth 😊
I feel the same way! I started drinking more water earlier this month, not a gallon, but I'm gonna up it. I'm not snacking as much either, and feel some of the same things. We aren't floating away! We are doing good things for our body!! Keep drinking 🚰!!
I absolutely love water. I always feel like a car getting ready to break down when I dont have enough water in my day. I get slow, foggy and twist my words. I thankfully have never been a soda drinker, I definitely would weigh so much more if I did. Im obsessed with sparkling water bow. Bubly!
Drinking a gallon per day is so much easier if you use some water flavoring in it. I use them all day everyday for years. Finally felt NOT thirsty for the first time in 40 years.
The trick is to drink it before 6 pm so you only get up once if at all during the night. I’m a big snicker as well, I think I will try this gallon of water a day and see if I stop the snacks.
Try drinking either ACV, or lemon (fresh squeezed), for sure in the water for the first 3-10 days. When your body adjusts after about the 4th to 5th day., you will be fine. Even at night. The ACV will normalize the adjustment really well in the time frame.
I was somewhat interested until you got to the one benefit you hesitated to talk about (Regularity) then I was sold. 2 questions - do you still have any coffee in the AM and/or a Coke Zero throughout the day? Did you alter your eating plan at all during the week? either by design or just because you were always feeling full from water. Thank you for the recipes!
@lowcarblove Myra, drinking so much water is seriously not good. I remember a big deal on news last year or so, because someone died. My husband developed chronic kidney disease and had to go on dialysis. “Drinking too many fluids can cause water toxicity by diluting your body's sodium and other electrolytes, which may cause your cells to swell, including the cells in your brain. This is a life threatening condition. If left untreated, it may cause permanent brain damage and death.Dec 15, 2022”
There has been studies proving that 64 ounces of water per day plus any other beverages you drink is more than sufficient, it helps still with constipation and digestion, and it’s appropriate hydration, drinking a gallon of water. Every day is a chore that’s pretty excessive in the peeing is a very annoying thing too
I have recently increased my water, trying to drink 96 oz or more a day. It is exhausting...lol But I feel so much better when I am hydrated. I put a 1/2 packet of True lemon in my 32 OZ bottle. It gives it just enough of a lemon taste which I prefer over plan water. Thanks for all you videos...I am on a mission to watch them all :)
I drink a half gallon of water every day but I don't think I could do a gallon. I never snack between meals, i rarely eat more than two meals a day to maintain my weight loss. I used to love coke zero as well but aspartame is so bad for health I finally gave it up. Sometimes I drink a ginger root beer from zevia or i add true citrus to sparkling water occasionally to satisfy the soda craving but usually I drink one cup of coffee a day and water the rest of the time. I never feel deprived though, I eat whatever I want as long as it's a clean version and as long as it fills me up, no processed or fast foods. congratulations for losing so much weight I don't know if I could have done that. I lost 50 lbs 10 years ago but I still haven't been motivated enough to lose the last 20, I just maintain what I've lost. Love your videos.
I had to start drinking some coconut water & chicken bone broth , in addition to adding Himalayan salt to my water . Low carb diet/ carnivore / ketovore ….. can deplete body of electrolytes ( especially when beginning diet ). LMNT is so expensive ! I have seen recipes where you can use ACV , lemons , cream of tarter & Himalayan salt as a homemade electrolyte . I’m concerned about what the acid in ACV may do to my teeth . I’ve heard drink it w/ a straw . ACV suppose to be great for weight loss . Do you ever drink ACV ? Have a blessed day !! 😊❤️
I've been drinking a gallon of water a day for about 3yrs. I feel wonderful but I also make sure I take a few electrolyte supplements in the am so I'm not dehydrated!
I can relate. I have a kidney infection when I was pregant with one of my children and I couldn't take antibiotics so I drank a gallon of water for about two weeks or longer, can't remember exactly but it got rid of my kidney issues and I have the most beautiful skin I ever had!
I'm the same like you, I love Coke zero and I drink that everyday. I feel like I cant give up on drinking that. I hardly drink water. I feel like I want to try the challenge of drinking water.
Oh! I know what she meant after watching the entire video. Myra means, I drank an entire gallon of water per day for an entire week and here's what happened!!! I got it now!! And I read all the comments and there were so helpful!!!! God Bless!
I drink about a gallon of water a day. I am regular, my skin looks clear, I do not snack all day long, I workout, my focus is sharp, I am in tune with my body and I feel good about myself. I definitely pee frequently and a few times during the night. If I’m away from my routine and cannot drink water I feel dehydrated and run down. Great job on trying this challenge!!
My mediocre water intake could be the reason why I tend to snack on fruit so much during the evening or at night. I have a hard time seeing the weight come off and your experiment has given me some insight.
I eat a ton of fruit and vegetables but carefully due to fruit is loaded with sugars, natural but still sugar. I counter all sugars by drinking water. Genius huh…
@45valk that's actually a pretty good idea! yeah, I think my body is asking for liquids so I go for a mandarin or a pear since they are pretty juicy. I can't have any sugar at all, and just 1 pc. Of fruit can really mess me up. No carbs or sugar. Although, stevia tends to be okay and doesn't cause cravings or body pain. But yeah, pretty genius of you to dilute that fruit with water. Makes sense!
Stop drinking the water before 4pm. Drink the most of it before 4pm. Then a little sip after just to keep hydrated. For some people to please drink electrolyze if you are going to drink that much water. Unless your food intakes has a lot of sodium throughout the day. Athletic people drink electrolyze because they sweat the water out a lot. They need to hydrate with water AND electrolyze for a reason.
I’ve been an avid water hater😂 literally since birth. It’s been a struggle for me. When I was pregnant w/my 1st child. I ended up having him 2 1/2 months early after getting a bad kidney infection. Needless to say I was told to make water my best friend. It’s still hard for me 25 yrs later 😂
you should drink when you're thirsty same for food ..true story- a woman died due to the consumption of water she drank too much water in a very short time she taught she's dehydrated
Make sure if you’re drinking all that water you put LMNT in it so your minerals don’t get depleted. I put a pitcher of water with LMNT in the fridge every night so it’s cold and ready in the morning.
I have been drinking a gallon of water for years..... Stop drinking water at 7:00pm and you wont get up at night... Its great for your skin.... and yes, you will be thirsty. Your body will CRAVE the water... Good Job!!
I did this for 75 Hard challenge, the first thing I noticed was never being very hungry. The first lesson I learned was don’t even try to drink it right before or during workouts, esp paired with coffee! 😂. With that level of intake, I found myself chugging small bottles at certain times that worked for me and then sipping through out the day. I think the parts where I had a lot at once also helped with the having to pee too many times lol. I will say my sodium was a bit too low at the doctors afterwards, mine is always at the lower end, so I’m not sure where that type of stuff gets tricky or a concern.
I recently saw a nutritionist and she recommended I drink 80 ounces of water daily. I often drank about 64 ounces a day, but trying to now get in 80 ounces has been hard for me. A gallon a day would be excessive for me, but I think it’s great that Mayra can do it. She’s obviously a lot more active than me.
Mayra they even say drinking water when you first wake up even helps more with digestion..even before coffee..you just gotta learn what works best for you to get in the water.. believe it when I am drinking my water it does help my mind to be more aware of what I do eat.
I am always struggling to get skinny and your video is very refreshing and helps me a lot keep up your good work and don’t let negative things stop you
You’ve inspired me to drink more water, for all the reasons you mention. I love milky tea and coffee but drink far too much of it, especially in winter 🥶 no wonder the scales won’t move, maybe this is the answer 🤞
I drink around 110+ ounces every day. Pretty much anything that doesn’t have caffeine in it counts towards your water goal. The SF flavor packets help a lot. Also, is does get easier with the peeing at night after your body gets used to it😊 Also, I wouldn’t jump to a gallon a day right out of the gate. That can actually be more harmful than good. Hope this helps!😊
Coffee doesn’t add to fluid it’s actually a dehydrator due to caffeine, anything with caffeine cannot be counted as fluid hydration, wet food intake contributes to fluid intake…strawberries, watermelon, other melons, etc, foods do add fluid to your intake, take your body weight divide it by 2 equals number of ounces of fluid needed per day, weigh 130 equals 65 ounces, sweating during the day requires you to up your fluid esp with nutrients included, yep your body adjusts to fluid intake, if u drink electrolyte drinks, coconut water without sugar or artificial sweeteners is one of the best natural electrolyte drinks for our health., whatever it takes, get your healthy fluids….except no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no caffeine, no alcohol, all are body dehydrators….I,ve been a certified Herbalist for 32 years, a licensed NYS Massage Therapist for 35 years, a former health teacher, I’m huge on research, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL …..
Enjoyed the video. I went off of my keto diet for my bday and ate a ton of carbs and I feel so guilty now. Lol. Yea I drink a lot of water but you need to stop drinking 3 hours before bedtime. I love to snack too! Don’t drink late at night - you will be up all night
Yes l did the same thing with water, but l cut out coffee because it hydrated me and now l have more energy with out coffee .l didn't know how much coffee was bad for me
I've decided to create drinking water a habit. I keep a 1 Litre bottle with me at all times. I've managed to drink that and some throughout the day. I'm very very regular and it's quite soft. But I feel amazing!
This is great to know. I started drinking allot of water lately. Not a gallon but at least 80oz. What electrolytes do you take? I remember you mentioning them before can you link it? Do you have a discount code?
I interesting.. I drink black coffee in the mornings then water the rest of the day.. prolly only a quart? like 2 big glasses.. the doc says my kidney test is great, whatever 😊 that not the point.. I just do not need any extra sugar so water is perfect living in florida, water is so important so I will drink more every day!
I switched to mostly water to drink about 18 months ago however I do add a liquid flavoring such as Mio plus TruLemon powder. I have found now that I prefer my water over any soft drink.
Please be careful drinking too much water, it could flush out all your nutrients and could cause deficiencies. Your water should actually replenish you and it's good to add either cucumbers or lemon (not together tho). Happy day everyone 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️💯
How much water do you drink daily? 💧 💧💧
Half a gallon 😬 is hard lol
6 to 8 cups
40 oz
I usually drink about a gallon and a half, except on days I work, since my access is limited.
Your body does adjust as it gets used to drinking water, so you won’t be getting up at night.
Dr Ken Berry says drink when your thirsty. A gallon a day is excessive. It depletes electrolytes and puts alot of work on your kidneys. I find if I drink too much my blood pressure soars, my kidneys can’t keep up. Be cautious. I’ll take Dr Berrys advice. I am a seasoned RN too I do have knowledge of the body. Good luck
By the time you're thirsty you're already low
A gallon a day if you are sweating and working hard physically. Like a construction worker. Most others do not and should not be doing this.
Even if you drink too much water,it can harm you. It depletes you of electrolytes if it's too much water, it can be dangerous.😂
Yes, hyponatremia very dangerous.
**IMPORTANT** To avoid water intoxication, do not to drink more than 48 ounces, or six cups, per hour. Too much water or other fluids, such as sports drinks, can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.
I know that she uses electrolytes because she talks about it all the time because it’s super important!
There is nothing wrong with drinking a gallon of water a day. I do it most days,but I make sure that I’m done by 7 PM,otherwise you’ll be up all night.
I think one of the most important things is have that water with you when you go to bed and first thing in the morning when you sit up take at least 20 gulps of water. We’ve been fasting all night our brains need water to function. I read this somewhere and I tried it because people were saying they couldn’t get it down in a day. Its because they take 3or4 “sips”.
NIX the straw when your home or take The lid off and drink you’ll find you’ll be “drinking” a lot more than sucking it through that straw. Straws are for convenience when you’re out. It may sound silly but I’m telling you it makes a difference and you will find it much easier to get your water down.
And for sure you won’t be snacking because you feel full, not full as in bloated your just not hungry.
**IMPORTANT** To avoid water intoxication, do not to drink more than 48 ounces, or six cups, per hour. Too much water or other fluids, such as sports drinks, can cause a medical emergency because the concentration of salt in the blood becomes too low.
What if I put high quality electrolytes????
@@TheChosen761 I'm not a nutritionist or medical professional but I'd say that would help to replenish the sodium.
I think the title of this is off a bit. 😂
She's super goofy🤪 but I watch her all the time AND love her advice and recipes 😂❤
Right
Yes. She meant per day! Lol
I was like "in a week?"... I can do that easy 😅
Lol right ...me too. I though she cut back or something
I feel so much better when I drink around a gallon of water. I do drink a lot of coffee and cold brew. If I start feeling off it's usually because I'm not drinking enough water. If I'm not eating low carb and no sugar I also feel horrible.
I do drink close to a gallon a day. My husband and I use 32 oz. glasses and I drink at least 3 or more of them. I agree with you on all the benefits. We've done this for years and I get up once or twice in the night. Good video!!
I'm on day 31 of the 75Hard challenge, so i've been drinking a gallon of water for 31 straight days! The first week was tough but after that it's been a good routine. I make sure i'm done drinking by 7pm so I don't have to get up to pee. One thing i've noticed is my skin is very hydrated and I don't need lotion like I did before. Love your channel and your journey!
Mayra, you're such a light...You don't have to dim it ever or feel like you have to apologize for the healthy things you do. Getting back on track, you're a big help! God Bless you all 🙏🏼💖
The only problem with drinking huge quantities of water is that you can start to wash out a lot of your electrolytes which can cause other problems.
I've lost over 100lbs and was almost 400lbs. Focusing on my body/health has changed my entire life in such a powerful way and I'm so grateful for the journey. I can relate to this so much and this is definitely not silly! It's educational and I'm grateful for you sharing this video 🙏🏾
Congrats on the milestone
@@nathanbarnhart7823 Thank you 🙏🏾
Congrats keep up the good work! I’m down 85lbs. It’s worth it!
Can you guys share what you are doing to lose that amount of weight? It's admirable!
@@viky_is_here I lost a total of about 50 (I got mad fat around Covid) pounds, from 240 to about 190. Not as high a number as some of the other people here, but I got to about 8-10% body fat, so I’m about as lean as I’d want to get.
At the time I was losing, I was in a course, so I’d pack my iPad and study on the treadmill for about 2 hours per day. I’m fairly fit, so I could walk about 2.5 to 3 mph with a 15 to 20 degree incline, but it’s important to keep your heart rate below about 130. Sometimes I would use my elliptical I had at home (I have a tray set on the wall so that I can watch the iPad with craning my neck downward awkwardly).
Sometimes I would shadow box or kick the bag (I was nursing a bicep tear at the time, so no punches), but I don’t think the Muay Thai stuff really aided my fat loss much).
I would eat one meal per day (I don’t like multiple day fasting since I don’t sleep well). Usually I would have a large flank steak of about 2 lbs from Costco seared medium rare in 2-3 tbsp of butter with just some salt or seasoned salt for seasoning. If I got too hungry earlier in the day, I’d have 6-10 scrambled eggs, again with salt and cooked in about 1-2 tbsp of butter. I didn’t eat vegetables much at the time, but I do now.
I was already trying to drink at least 4-5 (16.9oz) bottles of water a day but there is no way I could drink 128 oz. Truth be told, depending on your weight, you only need so much water daily. If I remember right it is at least .5 oz for every pound so for me, I would need to drink at least 96 oz (6 bottles), since I am currently at 192lbs after losing 65lbs so far this year, with 56lbs more to lose to get to my goal weight.
I’m a big water drinker. I don’t do soda or any kind of sugary drinks, except for the very rare PSL or hot cocoa. And by rare, I mean like a couple times a year. I drink black coffee, spiced tea without sweetener, and water. Sometimes if I’m feeling icky I’ll add some electrolyte powder to it. But, here’s the thing. Like you, I’m a big snacker. I’m also a bariatric patient. The rule of thumb is to not drink anything for at least 30 minutes before and after eating. When I find myself slipping back into bad snacking habits, I definitely slack off on the water intake. But as soon as I make water intake a goal again, the urge to snack lessens quite a bit. I just keep drinking the water, and I tell myself every time I chug some that, “okay, you just drank a bunch of water, you *can’t* eat for at least half an hour.” So, I just keep drinking the water, and keep reminding myself that eating isn’t an option as long as I keep drinking. It’s a mind game, but it works.
Same! I’m 19 mos post op and I use the 30 minute rule every single time! It’s something that everyone should do, not just bariatric patients 😊
Just a couple of sides notes ….. most drinks (not just water) count towards your daily fluid intake. What also counts is fluids from your food intake. The other thing to note is that it can actually be dangerous to drink too much water too quickly, as it overloads the kidneys. This amount can be different for different people depending on things like kidney function.
Totally agree. I go by the colour of my pee
@@eldapucci3306correct it's not a good idea to overload the kidneys unless we are physically active every day 👍
In most "advice" and informational videos ot says that most drinks can count towards water intake, but that is completely false.
Anything other than water (including water with just plain electrolytes dissolved in it), is considered a FOOD.
A food must be digested, and the water then separated out from the food that has to be broken-down and processed.
That's why guzzling-down soda, coffee, tea, broth, a shake, juice, etc., will NOT relieve your thirst right away, because it must be DIGESTED as food first.
Water with a pinch of salt would quench thirst.
And I doubt it is common for people to die from rapidly drinking too much plain water.
I'm sure it can happen, but it would not be a common thing to be concerned about within the realm of daily activities.
An ordinary day, even with some exercise thrown in, would not trigger a person to quaff down so much water all at once as to cause a medical emergency because their body would signal them that they have reached their intake limit of liquid, including water.
@@pat4005 You are 100% wrong. A ‘food’ is considered anything that involves calories. That in no means proves nutrition. Heck you could pick up a dog turd, eat it and consume calories, but that doesn’t make it food. Coffee on the other hand (with no additives), has no calories and is a liquid. Your “information” is wrong. Many types of fluid other than water, contribute to daily fluid intake. If that wasn’t true then the majority of the western world would be dehydrated to almost the point of death because they don’t drink ‘water’ daily. You sound ridiculous. BTW …. The definition between food and ‘water’ or food and ‘fluid’ is the nutritional value. A fluid can have nutritional value, but still be considered as ‘water’ by the body, whereas not all liquids qualify. You are uneducated and trying to split hairs. Go do some research.
My friend drank a gallon of water a day and she got some type of poisoning in her body from that. I don’t remember the details.
I think a good rule of thumb is to drink half your weight in ounces of water every day. I've been drinking half a gallon of water every day for 3 years.
So im not quite to a gallon per day yet, but consistently for 4 years i have been drinking around 90 ounces per day. I definitely feel a difference in a good way when i get in my 90 ounces compared to just 64 ounces. I have had a couple of days at 64 ounces and felt like crap. Yes water water water.
My doctor told me i was drinking too much water. I was washing the electrolytes from my body and ended up with leg cramps, Charlie horses. I started adding electrolytes, minerals to my water. Good quality salt.
I had the same issue and had to add electrolytes also. Yep, Def.
Electrolytes are important when you drink a lot of water because it flushes out minerals and can cause cramping, fatigue, etc. Good video ❤
Adding Himalayan salt to the water helps!
I offered my daughter one of these large water bottles thinking I was giving her something healthy. As a D.O., her view is that too much water is hard on the kidneys and not good for us. Not the "social media popular" view but backed by what she's learned through medical school, science and anatomy. She says...drink when you're thirsty.....🤯
I agree with you, doctors don't always know everything especially when it comes to nutrition. If we only drink when we are thirsty it would not be enough.
She's right. A lot of dr says drinking too much h water just washes away your water soluble electrolytes, vitamins, and mineral. I only drink as much as I feel like drinking.
@@brendareed5050the Dr are wrong??? The ones that go to medical school for years upon years. You're going to listen to some quack youtuber over a specialist?. You and people like you are what's wrong with the world.
Thanks for making this 😊 I used to never drink water & it was part of the reason I was unhealthy and had brain fog. What I noticed is I hate tap water & buying a brita was a LIFE CHANGER it taste SO MUCH better that it got me to become a water drinker! Yes the peeing is annoying I try to stop drinking water before bed or I'll at least have to go 2x. The benefits I've noticed are my wrinkles will look way less apparent, my skin plumps up, my brain fog disappears and my mind is more alert. I don't snack often either I feel even when I'm a bit hungry & I happen to drink water the hunger is gone. I definitely noticed an increase in thirst it's like your body is like YES PLZ more of this. And now I can't even go to work events or friends places without bringing a water bottle. And if I do I have to ask them like can I have a glass or water? or I just get parched. When I get dehydrated I immediately see it in my skin my wrinkles re appear lol. Def an increase in sweating while working out which is good for detoxing. Yeah once you start you can't really stop with the water. It's the only thing I have to drink at my house other than coffee, tea and almond milk😅
I would love to hear more about the water fast you did that helped heal your gut! ❤
Your skin looks nice! The magic of water. I’m gonna try this to help with snacking urges. Thanks!
You got this 🙌🏼
Mayra thank you for doing this challenge and bring back what you found. I have seen a few videos where it’s recommended to have some Celtic or Himalayan salt before you drink about a glass of water to reap the benefits of pulling water into your cells instead of letting it go right through your body. I tried it and it helps, also have heard too much water/fluids is actually dangerous. Thank you for your insight and nothing silly is ever said it all helps😊
I've tried, but I'm in the bathroom every 20-30 minutes! LOL But you've inspired me to try again!
Girl I only drink a cup of coffee a day, to keep the doctor away, no caffeine after 12 noon, I don't know about drinking a gallon daily, I do drink a lot of water, blessed to have great skin, if is best to drink the water earlier in the day, before 7pm, so you don't be going to the bathroom all night, keep up the great work, stay blessed and keep shining! Let's go! 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
My goal is 1/2 gallon I reach it most days but I don’t stress if I don’t get it in, one gallon is just beyond what I can do I love your effort it defiantly makes us think about our consumption and it’s sooooo important to stay hydrated🥰
I started juicing about 3 months ago. I really like it. It keeps the inflammation down and I feel so good! I am doing the Lean Green juice
That's great! My mother has been juicing for about 2 months! I think I’m going to start 😊
happy Tuesday! iv been drinking a gallon of water everyday now for several years, it has helped somewhat but I had to boost it up with some sauerkraut for my IBS. overall its helped to keep my skin smooth 😊
Thanks for sharing!!
Just a tip for anyone drinking alot of water. Add some Himalayan salt, I've been told that it can replenish your minerals.
i definitely can relate to you. i’m mexican and can’t let go of my diet coke and hardly drink water. you’ve inspired me to start this challenge
I feel the same way! I started drinking more water earlier this month, not a gallon, but I'm gonna up it. I'm not snacking as much either, and feel some of the same things. We aren't floating away! We are doing good things for our body!! Keep drinking 🚰!!
I absolutely love water. I always feel like a car getting ready to break down when I dont have enough water in my day. I get slow, foggy and twist my words. I thankfully have never been a soda drinker, I definitely would weigh so much more if I did. Im obsessed with sparkling water bow. Bubly!
Juicing has about 5x the amount of fruit and sugar than just eating the fruit, unless you don’t juice fruit. 🤷🏻♀️
Drinking a gallon per day is so much easier if you use some water flavoring in it. I use them all day everyday for years. Finally felt NOT thirsty for the first time in 40 years.
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The trick is to drink it before 6 pm so you only get up once if at all during the night. I’m a big snicker as well, I think I will try this gallon of water a day and see if I stop the snacks.
Smaaaart!
Try drinking either ACV, or lemon (fresh squeezed), for sure in the water for the first 3-10 days. When your body adjusts after about the 4th to 5th day., you will be fine. Even at night. The ACV will normalize the adjustment really well in the time frame.
You’re inspiring!! Love it! Going to start this tomorrow !!
I try to drink 72 ounces. I drink about 64 ounces on my work nights. About 48 ounces on off nights.
I was somewhat interested until you got to the one benefit you hesitated to talk about (Regularity) then I was sold. 2 questions - do you still have any coffee in the AM and/or a Coke Zero throughout the day? Did you alter your eating plan at all during the week? either by design or just because you were always feeling full from water. Thank you for the recipes!
@lowcarblove Myra, drinking so much water is seriously not good. I remember a big deal on news last year or so, because someone died. My husband developed chronic kidney disease and had to go on dialysis.
“Drinking too many fluids can cause water toxicity by diluting your body's sodium and other electrolytes, which may cause your cells to swell, including the cells in your brain. This is a life threatening condition. If left untreated, it may cause permanent brain damage and death.Dec 15, 2022”
There has been studies proving that 64 ounces of water per day plus any other beverages you drink is more than sufficient, it helps still with constipation and digestion, and it’s appropriate hydration, drinking a gallon of water. Every day is a chore that’s pretty excessive in the peeing is a very annoying thing too
I have recently increased my water, trying to drink 96 oz or more a day. It is exhausting...lol But I feel so much better when I am hydrated. I put a 1/2 packet of True lemon in my 32 OZ bottle. It gives it just enough of a lemon taste which I prefer over plan water. Thanks for all you videos...I am on a mission to watch them all :)
I drink a half gallon of water every day but I don't think I could do a gallon. I never snack between meals, i rarely eat more than two meals a day to maintain my weight loss. I used to love coke zero as well but aspartame is so bad for health I finally gave it up. Sometimes I drink a ginger root beer from zevia or i add true citrus to sparkling water occasionally to satisfy the soda craving but usually I drink one cup of coffee a day and water the rest of the time. I never feel deprived though, I eat whatever I want as long as it's a clean version and as long as it fills me up, no processed or fast foods. congratulations for losing so much weight I don't know if I could have done that. I lost 50 lbs 10 years ago but I still haven't been motivated enough to lose the last 20, I just maintain what I've lost. Love your videos.
I had to start drinking some coconut water & chicken bone broth , in addition to adding Himalayan salt to my water . Low carb diet/ carnivore / ketovore ….. can deplete body of electrolytes ( especially when beginning diet ). LMNT is so expensive ! I have seen recipes where you can use ACV , lemons , cream of tarter & Himalayan salt as a homemade electrolyte . I’m concerned about what the acid in ACV may do to my teeth . I’ve heard drink it w/ a straw . ACV suppose to be great for weight loss . Do you ever drink ACV ? Have a blessed day !! 😊❤️
Thank you, appreciate your experience and information. Love your shows!
And l thought it was just me but inspecting others and what they do it's actually quite common thanks Myra 😊
I've been drinking a gallon of water a day for about 3yrs. I feel wonderful but I also make sure I take a few electrolyte supplements in the am so I'm not dehydrated!
Great tip!
I can relate. I have a kidney infection when I was pregant with one of my children and I couldn't take antibiotics so I drank a gallon of water for about two weeks or longer, can't remember exactly but it got rid of my kidney issues and I have the most beautiful skin I ever had!
164 oz is 16 cups = twice as much as the maximum recommended. Some medical PROFESSIONALS even say 8 cups a day is too much.
I'm the same like you, I love Coke zero and I drink that everyday. I feel like I cant give up on drinking that. I hardly drink water. I feel like I want to try the challenge of drinking water.
Drink water with lemon juice first thing,so good for you
I do it here and there! Really when I remember 😅
I just bought lemons to add to my water and I’m now 99% Carnivore. I’m trying this hopefully for better skin.
Oh! I know what she meant after watching the entire video. Myra means, I drank an entire gallon of water per day for an entire week and here's what happened!!! I got it now!! And I read all the comments and there were so helpful!!!! God Bless!
I drink about a gallon of water a day. I am regular, my skin looks clear, I do not snack all day long, I workout, my focus is sharp, I am in tune with my body and I feel good about myself. I definitely pee frequently and a few times during the night. If I’m away from my routine and cannot drink water I feel dehydrated and run down. Great job on trying this challenge!!
does she mean a gallon a day?
Yes a gallon a day!
My mediocre water intake could be the reason why I tend to snack on fruit so much during the evening or at night. I have a hard time seeing the weight come off and your experiment has given me some insight.
I eat a ton of fruit and vegetables but carefully due to fruit is loaded with sugars, natural but still sugar. I counter all sugars by drinking water. Genius huh…
@45valk that's actually a pretty good idea! yeah, I think my body is asking for liquids so I go for a mandarin or a pear since they are pretty juicy. I can't have any sugar at all, and just 1 pc. Of fruit can really mess me up. No carbs or sugar. Although, stevia tends to be okay and doesn't cause cravings or body pain. But yeah, pretty genius of you to dilute that fruit with water. Makes sense!
Drinking a gallon of water while fasting before eating works well and over time frequent urination will not be so frequent once you get use to it.
Is alkaline water good to drink/lose weight?
Stop drinking the water before 4pm. Drink the most of it before 4pm. Then a little sip after just to keep hydrated. For some people to please drink electrolyze if you are going to drink that much water. Unless your food intakes has a lot of sodium throughout the day. Athletic people drink electrolyze because they sweat the water out a lot. They need to hydrate with water AND electrolyze for a reason.
Thanks for the encouragement.
I add celtic salt to help obsorb water in my body since I don't hold on to water alot
Drinking water should be natural ie when you are thirsty. Overdoing anything harms your body!
I add a splash of apple cider vinegar & some ginger root juice. It’s delicious 😋
Great video. I’m definitely going to try this.
I’ve been an avid water hater😂 literally since birth. It’s been a struggle for me. When I was pregnant w/my 1st child. I ended up having him 2 1/2 months early after getting a bad kidney infection. Needless to say I was told to make water my best friend. It’s still hard for me 25 yrs later 😂
you should drink when you're thirsty same for food ..true story- a woman died due to the consumption of water she drank too much water in a very short time she taught she's dehydrated
Make sure if you’re drinking all that water you put LMNT in it so your minerals don’t get depleted. I put a pitcher of water with LMNT in the fridge every night so it’s cold and ready in the morning.
I have been drinking a gallon of water for years..... Stop drinking water at 7:00pm and you wont get up at night... Its great for your skin.... and yes, you will be thirsty. Your body will CRAVE the water... Good Job!!
Thanks for sharing
I’m with you. I don’t drink a lot of water or much of anything.
You should give it a shot and see 🙌🏼
Thank for sharing this video Mayra. You are the best 🙌👍👏
Nailed it! Our bodies and our minds are VERY connected!
I did this for 75 Hard challenge, the first thing I noticed was never being very hungry. The first lesson I learned was don’t even try to drink it right before or during workouts, esp paired with coffee! 😂. With that level of intake, I found myself chugging small bottles at certain times that worked for me and then sipping through out the day. I think the parts where I had a lot at once also helped with the having to pee too many times lol. I will say my sodium was a bit too low at the doctors afterwards, mine is always at the lower end, so I’m not sure where that type of stuff gets tricky or a concern.
have some fresh fruits and veggies to add back the electrolytes
Himalayan salt in your water helps!
if u add salt u need potassium to balance it,, get the no-salt
I recently saw a nutritionist and she recommended I drink 80 ounces of water daily. I often drank about 64 ounces a day, but trying to now get in 80 ounces has been hard for me. A gallon a day would be excessive for me, but I think it’s great that Mayra can do it. She’s obviously a lot more active than me.
I would like to know what's your gym routine or plan.
That will be up soon!
I started my health journey.
I lost 10 lbs in two months.
Im not forcing anything too fast.
Im walking and fasting
Mayra they even say drinking water when you first wake up even helps more with digestion..even before coffee..you just gotta learn what works best for you to get in the water.. believe it when I am drinking my water it does help my mind to be more aware of what I do eat.
I am always struggling to get skinny and your video is very refreshing and helps me a lot keep up your good work and don’t let negative things stop you
Hey 🎉 need some soup recipes 😅 for the cold weather
Stay tuned! 😊
You’ve inspired me to drink more water, for all the reasons you mention. I love milky tea and coffee but drink far too much of it, especially in winter 🥶 no wonder the scales won’t move, maybe this is the answer 🤞
I drink around 110+ ounces every day. Pretty much anything that doesn’t have caffeine in it counts towards your water goal. The SF flavor packets help a lot. Also, is does get easier with the peeing at night after your body gets used to it😊 Also, I wouldn’t jump to a gallon a day right out of the gate. That can actually be more harmful than good. Hope this helps!😊
Yo me tomó 3 a 4 litros diarios desde que cambié mis hábitos alimenticios además tomó agua de kefir me encanta esra agua yo la preparó
Coffee doesn’t add to fluid it’s actually a dehydrator due to caffeine, anything with caffeine cannot be counted as fluid hydration, wet food intake contributes to fluid intake…strawberries, watermelon, other melons, etc, foods do add fluid to your intake, take your body weight divide it by 2 equals number of ounces of fluid needed per day, weigh 130 equals 65 ounces, sweating during the day requires you to up your fluid esp with nutrients included, yep your body adjusts to fluid intake, if u drink electrolyte drinks, coconut water without sugar or artificial sweeteners is one of the best natural electrolyte drinks for our health., whatever it takes, get your healthy fluids….except no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no caffeine, no alcohol, all are body dehydrators….I,ve been a certified Herbalist for 32 years, a licensed NYS Massage Therapist for 35 years, a former health teacher, I’m huge on research, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL …..
Add electrolytes
Pink Himalayan salt plus no salt
Damn .. gorgeous.. good job .. I've was 268 and now 207 thanks to your videos!!!
Enjoyed the video. I went off of my keto diet for my bday and ate a ton of carbs and I feel so guilty now. Lol. Yea I drink a lot of water but you need to stop drinking 3 hours before bedtime. I love to snack too! Don’t drink late at night - you will be up all night
Thanks for this. I needed this!!
Yes l did the same thing with water, but l cut out coffee because it hydrated me and now l have more energy with out coffee .l didn't know how much coffee was bad for me
I've decided to create drinking water a habit. I keep a 1 Litre bottle with me at all times. I've managed to drink that and some throughout the day. I'm very very regular and it's quite soft. But I feel amazing!
I think it may cause bags under the eyes consuming too much water and it's also dangerous cause it dilute electrolytes
Love your videos & you are rocking my home state sweatshirt! From Kaneohe , Hawaii
I really need to do this! Besides, water helps keep wrinkles away! For a while longer anyway.
When I'm on a plateau...I'll drink 1/2 my body weight IN OUNCES and that usually does the trick (which can be more than a gallon).
This is great to know. I started drinking allot of water lately. Not a gallon but at least 80oz. What electrolytes do you take? I remember you mentioning them before can you link it? Do you have a discount code?
I interesting.. I drink black coffee in the mornings then water the rest of the day.. prolly only a quart? like 2 big glasses.. the doc says my kidney test is great, whatever 😊 that not the point..
I just do not need any extra sugar so water is perfect
living in florida, water is so important
so I will drink more every day!
P. S. It can flush out all your minerals. Fyi. A nurse told me this. Redmond's Re-Lyte lyte is great!
I switched to mostly water to drink about 18 months ago however I do add a liquid flavoring such as Mio plus TruLemon powder. I have found now that I prefer my water over any soft drink.
Please be careful drinking too much water, it could flush out all your nutrients and could cause deficiencies. Your water should actually replenish you and it's good to add either cucumbers or lemon (not together tho). Happy day everyone 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️💯
People can die going three days without water. You shouldn't tell people they can go three days without it.
Good for you!!!
I love to drink water but if I drink that much and don't include electrolytes I ALWAYS get leg cramps. Maybe it's my age (66.)