Just a momentary observation [health]

[vawitch]

Recently, I've made the conscious decision to drink more water-based beverages. Such as Iced Tea, Water w/ either Koolaid singles or Crystal Light, etc.

And other than Iced Tea (which doesn't have enough to faze me most times), cutting back on the caffeine when not on guard-duty.

Have been doing this for about 5 days - and have already noticed some pants that were snug, fitting better - and for not having the caffeine, I'm not as tired as I have been during the workday.

Let me clarify - I can't stand water by itself. must.have.flavor (and no seltzer *shudders*) When pregnant, my Dr had to be happy getting me from zero servings/day to 4 (rec'd is 8-10). Partly cuz I'm at the front desk & couldn't go pee every 30min for 5 mins, partly cuz eww-water. I've been a take-any diet soda-over-water gal all my adult life.

I shoulda done this months ago. Has my caffeine increase over the past few years (single being single mom & broke, w/ addl 2-3jobs) really caused that much fluid to retain? O_O

Some of ya'll who've been on the weigh-coaster longer/more than me - thoughts?

eta: until about 6 mo ago, I also was drinking regular/sugar sodas - then switched to Coke Zero or Diet/Regular mix. I am hypoglycemic too.

Comments

[cheyannew.livejournal.com]

It's not the caffeine, it's the water intake.

The more water you drink, the less toxins your body holds onto, and when hungry, a good trick is to drink water (or Crystal light, sometimes I get bored w/ a gallon of plain water and toss in a packet of that stuff), the colder, the better, and then, if after that, you're STILL hungry, then eat. Assuming it's not one of your normal 6 eating times (remember, you should be eating 6 small meals a day, and no, Twix and hershey's kisses do not count as a meal).

Also, as for the diet soda, there is research coming out that's suspecting the diet stuff is actually WORSE for weight loss, as it's not natural and therefore the body doesn't process it properly.

You can NOT beat water for health and weight loss. It'll also help your skin and whatnot; why do you think my skin's so clear (minus stress)? It's not just luck of the draw; I eat well and drink almost a gallon a day.

It sucks at first, but suck it up, and get used to it. Make sure your water is cold, warm water is nasty IMO.

The caffeine would also affect your blood pressure, sleeping habit, etc. All of which will affect how you feel. For some people, diet sodas spike blood sugar (regardless of them having "no sugar"). Remember the whole "low glycemic" conversation when I brought the bars over? If your blood sugar's getting spiked constantly (and it generally DOES when you eat like crap), you're going to be tired, caffeine or not, due to the inevitable crash.

None of this is rocket science; you're already online, so go research various things. You *CAN* lose weight without having to do an hour of cardio a day, just by altering your diet. Cardio and strength training merely accentuate that - the more muscles you have, the more calories you're burning at any time.

So there you go, there's your book/life lesson of the day.

Diets Suck

[vermilionbird.livejournal.com]

Usually caffiene work as a diuretic and pulls water out of your system (unless you are used to, say 3 cups of coffee a day, then it shouldn't phase you.)

Water does hepl regulate your body and keep things chugging along in your digestive track for a more efficient process. There has ben some evidence that people who consume artificial sweetners have more wight issues than those that don't. I don't know, I love my sweet-n-lo. I have always wondeered what the chemicals in soda actually to the body over the long haul, which is why I rarely drink it. It scares me.

Could it be that your are starting to try and take better care of yourself and have been making a lot of little changes that are starting to add up. Good heatlh and weight losss doesn't have to be a major, earth shattering, event. It is small decisions every day, like I'll have a small piece of cake as opposed to a big piece. (I don't believe in cutting any item out of my diet, the bible said "all things in moderation" and that is good enough for me)

No matter what the reason your are getting results, so keep it up.

[mmouse15.livejournal.com]

Listen to the sister, she speaks sooth. I would merely be echoing her. *hugs* good luck with all this!