Anyone gain weight because they increased their water consumption? - Weight Loss Message Board

NatashaW · 07-28-2005, 06:03 PM

We all know we need to drink plenty of water to stay healthy...
But I have increased my wather intake by a lot (atleast 5 large glasses a day, which is enough because I am pretty petite) and when I got weighed at the doctor, it said I had gained 6 lbs. I haven't been eating any differently and have actually been cutting back on calories a little (I've struggled with ED's for a long time). I don't work out very much because I have also been dealing with chronic mono. The only thing different is the amount of water I consume and I was wondering if that could cause the weight gain?

BTW, is your urine supposed to be almost clear? I heard that is how you know you are consumming enough water,but I also heard almost clear urine means your kindneys are having to work too hard.

luv2sing · 07-28-2005, 07:37 PM

I donno-I drink about a gallon a day and am losing on a steady basis. As far as urine, from what I have always heard, as long as it's clear, you're body is hydrated enough.

cka2525 · 07-28-2005, 07:53 PM

Hey! Did you recently start drinking more water? Because it takes awhile for your body to flush out water if you just started. Also, when you got weighed, was it after a day of a lot of water drinking? If you drink tons of water, weigh yourself like 2 or 3 times a month max. Water wont make you gain weight. The weight you gained is probally water weight.

greasemonkey_94 · 07-30-2005, 06:43 AM

It's probably because you were dehydrated before and didn't realize it. You should drink at least 1/2-3/4 gallon a day or more even if you do no physical activity. Do you consume a lot of salt in your diet? Salt will make you retain water, but that's a good thing being hydrated is very good for you. As long as you feel ok you're fine. Another trick you can do if you're trying to lose weight is drink a couple glasses before every meal, it fills you up so you eat less.

Good luck