Wow, drinking 1 gallon of ice cold water burns 123 calories!

Jugernot

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That is pretty freaking kewl... apparently your body burns up 123 calories (give or take) just to heat up the water to your body temp. I knew that drinking water is a great addition to any diet, but I didn't realize that is helped this directly.

I was also reading that you can drink room temp water, but you won't get the added benefit of ice cold water.

The only downside so far is having to go to the restroom every hour or two. Though I hear that goes away as your body gets used to extra water.

Jugs
 

brxndxn

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now.. just drink 10 gallons of ice water a day and you'll burn off half the calories that you eat
 

godmare

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Wow, that's interesting.
'They' say now that you're supposed to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of bodyweight, and you do adapt to the extra liquid and have to urinate less over time ;)
 

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I've often thought of that, but I've never had it put into a number. Cool.

Just think of how many calories it takes to keep our bodies at 98.6F all the time.. especially if it's cold.

It's strange when you think of your body as an energy conversion machine.

Makes you want to eat better.
 

Jugernot

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Originally posted by: godmare
Wow, that's interesting.
'They' say now that you're supposed to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of bodyweight, and you do adapt to the extra liquid and have to urinate less over time ;)

Hmmm, that would be 10 gallons for me a day.... I don't think so... :D
 

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Originally posted by: Jugernot
That is pretty freaking kewl... apparently your body burns up 123 calories (give or take) just to heat up the water to your body temp. I knew that drinking water is a great addition to any diet, but I didn't realize that is helped this directly.

I was also reading that you can drink room temp water, but you won't get the added benefit of ice cold water.

The only downside so far is having to go to the restroom every hour or two. Though I hear that goes away as your body gets used to extra water.

Jugs

is that calories or Calories ... There is a big difference. I think last time I read something like this, it turned out to be calories.
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: Jugernot
Originally posted by: godmare
Wow, that's interesting.
'They' say now that you're supposed to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of bodyweight, and you do adapt to the extra liquid and have to urinate less over time ;)

Hmmm, that would be 10 gallons for me a day.... I don't think so... :D

Hmmm... 1280 ounces in 10 gallons..

You weigh 640lbs? :Q

Isn't that guiness material? lol
 

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I think 10gallons of water a day would be too much water. You would lose too much sodium.........
 

godmare

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Jugernot
Originally posted by: godmare
Wow, that's interesting.
'They' say now that you're supposed to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of bodyweight, and you do adapt to the extra liquid and have to urinate less over time ;)

Hmmm, that would be 10 gallons for me a day.... I don't think so... :D

Hmmm... 1280 ounces in 10 gallons..

You weigh 640lbs? :Q

Isn't that guiness material? lol

That's backwards. 2 pounds for one ounce. 200lbs = 100oz. ;)
 

notfred

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You wouldn't belive how many calories you burn after paddling a surfboard around in a 54 degree ocean for 2 hours.
 

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Originally posted by: notfred
You wouldn't belive how many calories you burn after paddling a surfboard around in a 54 degree ocean for 2 hours.

do you have to drink the ocean water?

:D
 

Jugernot

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err... maybe I calulated wrong.... 350/2*16..... ohhhh yah! We are talking about gallons (128ounces) not pints. :D

Ok, 350/2/128=1.36gallons sounds more reasonable... :)
 

Jugernot

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I got the number from a Boxflex manual, here is what it says:

http://www.bowflex.com/pdf/manual_powerpro.pdf

Drinking plenty of water is essential to the success of this program. Drinking the recommended amount of water can seem like a challenge at first. Stick with it. Carry a large sports bottle or similar item with you throughout the day. After several weeks, you will find that you actually thirst for more and more water, and the amounts recommended are easily reached.

Superhydration aids fat loss in a number of ways. First, the kidneys are unable to function without adequate water. When they do not work to capacity some of their load is dumped onto the liver.

This diverts the liver from its primary function, which is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy. Because it?s performing the chores of the water-depleted kidneys, the liver metabolizes less fat.

Second, overeating can be averted through water intake, as water can keep the stomach feeling full and satisfied between meals.

Third, ice-cold water requires calories to warm it to core body temperature. In fact, 1 gallon of ice cold water generates 123 calories of heat energy.

You?ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5/8 gallons of water each day on the following superhydration schedule:

Week 1 = drink 4 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Week 2 = drink 4.5 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Week 3 = drink 5 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Week 4 = drink 5.5 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Week 5 = drink 6 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Week 6 = drink 6.5 32-ounce bottles of icecold water per day.

Don?t be surprised if you have to make more than a dozen trips to the restroom, especially during the first week of the program. Remember,
your body is an adaptive system, and it will soon accommodate the increased water consumption.

Note: Although it is doubtful that you could ever drink too much water, a few ailments can be negatively affected by large amounts of fluid. For example, anyone with a kidney disorder, or anyone who takes diuretics, should consult a physician before going on the recommended water-drinking schedule. If you have any doubts about the recommendations, play it safe and check with your doctor.
 

Jugernot

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Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Just remember, you can die of overhydration. It happens more often than you think.

I seriously doubt someone is going to die over drinking 2 gallons of water a day...
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: godmare
Originally posted by: ElFenix
anyone remember the specific heat of water?

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Think you're thinking of specific gravity.

Wouldn't specific heat depend on the waters temperature? :p

 

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: godmare
Originally posted by: ElFenix
anyone remember the specific heat of water?

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Think you're thinking of specific gravity.

Wouldn't specific heat depend on the waters temperature? :p

Nah, because in English we have different names for water when it is in gas and solid form.
 

godmare

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: godmare
Originally posted by: ElFenix
anyone remember the specific heat of water?

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Think you're thinking of specific gravity.

Wouldn't specific heat depend on the waters temperature? :p

Yeah, maybe. It's been a few years :):confused:

EDIT:
That's a 'confused' emoticon, but it's hard to tell because it's a POS!
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: Mookow
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: godmare
Originally posted by: ElFenix
anyone remember the specific heat of water?

1?
Think you're thinking of specific gravity.

Wouldn't specific heat depend on the waters temperature? :p

Nah, because in English we have different names for water when it is in gas and solid form.

EDIT #2: I was right. Its 4.184J/g per degree C

So am I right or wrong that it depends on the water's temperature?


 

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Originally posted by: godmare

Yeah, maybe. It's been a few years :):confused:

EDIT:
That's a 'confused' emoticon, but it's hard to tell because it's a POS!

You noticed that? :D