My weight has finally started coming off after the Thanksgiving holiday. That's a relief! But it some what slow since I'm on my moon cycle now. That means I'm retaining water. And how does this fit in with this week's topic about water and weight loss. Should I be drinking less water or more? How much do I need in the first place?
The amount is different according to a couple of different sources. One source that I read yesterday said that one only needs to drink something when one begins to feel thirsty. Other sources have said that when one waits to feel thirsty, that person is already beginning to be dehydrated. And the old adage that everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day has as many supporters as it does debunkers.
One source that I read supported the 8 glasses a day as a basic amount, but it went on to saying that each person needs differ based upon their weight. Each person should drink around 1/2-oz. of water for every pound that he/she weighs. So if I weigh 158lbs. (not yet), then I divide 150 by 2 to get the amount of water I should drink every day. so at my present weight, I need to drink at least 79-oz.
However, if I have other needs that could affect my water balance, then I have to change that intake. For instance, if it is summer and/or I exercise and sweat, then I will need to increase that amount. If it is winter with the low humidity, then I need to increase fluid intake. And according to some sources, if I drink coffee (yes), then since it is a diuretic, then I need to drink at least twice that amount in water.
so how does that affect water retention during my cycle? Should I drink less water to prevent water retention? According to sources that I have read in the past, no. In fact, they say that I should drink more water because it flushes toxins out which helps with weight loss.
Drinking Water for Health
The Wonders of Water
Water Retention, Edema And PMS
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