Atkins Question (clear?)

[Chiropteran]

Is it possible to pee clear while on Atkins? Normally, after a few glasses of water at work and going to the bathroom 1 or 2 times it's as clear as water. Today, my first day back at work since starting Atkins, I have noticed that while it's getting paler, my pee still has a yellow tint even after peeing five times. Is this due to Atkins? Or is it a side effect of taking vitamins?

I'm still drinking a lot of water, trying to get it completely clear, is this futile?

Should I just give up and just make sure I drink 8 cups a day and no more?

 

[Saulbadguy]

Don't worry about it. Drink more than 8 oz's. Try to drink half your body weight in oz's a day. so..300 lbs, drink 150 oz

 

[edro]

Hmmm... never heard of 1/2 your body weight in water... but it works out. I am 180 and drink about 130oz a day. Close enough...

 

[Saulbadguy]

Originally posted by: edro13
Hmmm... never heard of 1/2 your body weight in water... but it works out. I am 180 and drink about 130oz a day. Close enough...

Its a general "rule". I should have added AT LEAST that amount.

 

[beatle]

I generally drink 80oz (I'm 175) while on Atkins. It depends on how quickly you drink. If you drink a fair amount in a short amount of time (say 32 oz in 90 minutes), it should be clear. I always have a slight tint in the morning (I tend to slack off on water at night).

 

[Quixfire]

It's a side affect of taking vitamins; excessive vitamin B will make your urine yellow.

 

[Nocturnal]

You're pissing out all the vitamins your body is not using.

 

[AmericasTeam]

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy

Originally posted by: edro13
Hmmm... never heard of 1/2 your body weight in water... but it works out. I am 180 and drink about 130oz a day. Close enough...

Its a general "rule". I should have added AT LEAST that amount.

Where is this "rule" written?
You don't have to drink that much water each day.

 

[bismarck]

How long have you been practicing the Atkins way?

 

[Chiropteran]

Cool, thanks for the info. I normally see it turn clear early in the day and I have been drinking a ton of water and I still see a slight tint, was just curious.

 

[Chiropteran]

Originally posted by: bismarck
How long have you been practicing the Atkins way?

I started Friday night. Thursday night I ate a whole box of Reese's Puffs, and Friday afternoon I had some beans, those were the last major carbs I have touched.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Chiropteran

Originally posted by: bismarck
How long have you been practicing the Atkins way?

I started Friday night. Thursday night I ate a whole box of Reese's Puffs, and Friday afternoon I had some beans, those were the last major carbs I have touched.

n00b!
Good luck, wait until a week or two goes by, those carbs will be calling your name worse than any crack pipe!