Water-do you drink it? Does is help your skin?

[boobrandt]

I'm a diet coke addict, would prefer to drink dc than anything! For a while I was drinking a gallon of water a day, but reverted back to my old ways...
But since I've started tanning, and my skin feels dry sometimes, I am wondering if water would help with this? Any thoughts?

[TanPimp]

You should always drink a gallon of water everyday. It's what your body needs. Pop is so bad for you.

[javagirl]

I am never without a bottle of water. I freeze it at night then carry it with me all day.It definitly has a good effect on my skin. What u might want to do is alternate dc then water,,that way u can have your fix too!

[SassyRedTex]

I go through water like crazy at work (about 6-8 20oz. bottles a day). Of course then there's the frequent trips to the 'little girl's room' but I can really tell a diff in my skin and my body when I don't drink enough water.

[MoraBella30]

i HATE water... i just cant drink it... I like crystal light raspberry lemonade, or wylers sugar free pink lemonade, and code red Mt. dew is my fav. soda:)

[Bonnie]

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On 2003-06-01 18:59, SassyRedTex wrote:
I go through water like crazy at work (about 6-8 20oz. bottles a day). Of course then there's the frequent trips to the 'little girl's room' but I can really tell a diff in my skin and my body when I don't drink enough water.


I second that; I go through the day with a bottle of water in my hand constantly.

[CarolinaSizzle]

There are SO many positive beni's from drinking water...not JUST for your outer skin appearance and condition but for SO much withIN your body.....I am an absolute militant when it comes to drinking water!! The only thing aside from water I drink are my supplemental pre and post workout shakes and green tea.

[boobrandt]

Okay, I will try to do better and drink more water! I don't know how I was doing a gallon a day, but I loved it then! Of course, our tap water here sux, so I guess I'll open that bottled water in the fridge!

[njchica]

from Chris the Skin Care Expert:

H2O

Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.?

Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.
Even mild dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3%.

In almost 40% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak it is mistaken for hunger.
Kidneys can not function properly with out water. Increase in water decreases fat deposits.

YOUR SKIN NEEDS HYDRATION…………cell activity and for flushing out toxins.

Insufficient water intake guarantees premature aging.

Are you drinking 8-10 8 oz. of water a day?
If the answer is no than you are probably dehydrated.

Now go water yourself!

[boobrandt]

Yes Mom!
If you tell me that my metabolism will increase at all, from drinking water, I'm on my way to the water bottle right now!

[hairpin]

Once you start drinking water you will get more used to downing it. And you will probably start craving it like crazy. I don't know if I could carry a gallon around with me all day. I usually just do 4 refills of my sipper bottle and that's enough for me.

It seems like with all the talk about not putting mineral oil on your skin because it keeps OUT water, the easiest way to combat this (and for long term health) is to drink as much water as you can. Although I've heard you can run the risk of depleting minerals if you drink too much water, but I think that is really hard to do.

Also my doctor has told me that tea, soda, diet drinks do not act the same way in our body. Water instantly gets absorbed, but the other drinks need to be processed just like other foods. Some water each day seems essential.

[Summers Tan]

Water is an acquired taste.I can't hardly take pop anymore & that was all I used to drink.My complexion is alot better & I just feel so much healthier,too.

[Misty]

I used to drink 4 50 oz. bottles at work everyday. I have slacked off but I need to get my butt in gear. I can tell when I haven't been drinking enough water. I feel slow

[Kay]

Water cures all!!! well, almost all, and it's sooooooooooooo great for your skin. I dont drink enough of it though, and my bf is always after me for it... i'm a diet PEPSI girl myself =)

[~*HoneyBee*~]

I drink water like crazy, sometimes a gallon or more a day. ANd, yes it is great for your skin and your overall health period. My skin is very clear and glowy from all the water I drink. My hair is also has more shine and strength to it.

I do not understand how people can hate water, when our bodies are 70% water to begin with. May as well keep giving it what it needs and wants. Water is the elment of life.

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[Misty]

I like water, I just like coke more

[sunbunny]

I've started drinking water. I keep a bottle of it with me now, instead of a diet coke. Well, that's not true. I actually usually leave the house with a bottle of water and a diet coke. But I am drinking the water too.

[seximomma04]

i try to drink water but i just let it sit there, but my mom works with this lady that hit a stand still while losing weight, so she started drinking like 100 oz of water per day and dropped 25 more pds w/out changing anything else

[Anya1976]

i have been drinking a ton of water since the beginning of the year. lately i have been cutting up fresh lemons and putting it in the water jug. my aunt was doing this when she was pregnant and when i was over i'd drink the lemon water. i barely drink any iced tea anymore i make it and sometimes it will sit in the fridge for a couple weeks b4 i drink it.

[Sunderella]

I definately need to drink more water and less tea...i am not a big soda fan

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-03-14 15:53, Sunderella wrote:
I definately need to drink more water and less tea...i am not a big soda fan

i was drinking about a gallon of iced tea a day it was getting out of hand. i am glad i switched to more water (and since my dad had all those problems with kidney stones that was another reason i switched)

[Sunderella]

kidney stones...ouch.....i never thought about that...hmmm maybe i will kick my tea habbit...

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-03-14 16:00, Sunderella wrote:
kidney stones...ouch.....i never thought about that...hmmm maybe i will kick my tea habbit...

my dad only drinks soda. it's pepsi 24hrs a day. i know i don't wanna deal with kidney stones. so i figured i'd get in the habit of drinking more water

[Blondie41280]

All I drink is water and orange juice. Once and awhile I will have coffee but I have cut down to like 2 times a week now. And no sugary juices or soda for me. I have noticed alot of good changes in me since.

[Summers Tan]

I had a bout with kidney stones,too.That's what got me going on water.They hurt worse than childbirth.I really never drank alot of pop,though.Even prior to that.Just never drank water.I could still drink more water.I only have a couple of pops a week now.

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-03-14 20:25, Summers Tan wrote:
I had a bout with kidney stones,too.That's what got me going on water.They hurt worse than childbirth.I really never drank alot of pop,though.Even prior to that.Just never drank water.I could still drink more water.I only have a couple of pops a week now.

yea your kidney stone story made me drink more water too.

[Amandie]

I drink so much pop it's not even funny. I go through at LEAST a 12 pack a day. I'm not even exaggerating... the addiction is that bad.

[BrownJen]

I drink a lot of water. I'm not much of a soda fan, I only drink it sometimes. I usually just drink water, oj, and milk.

[divabutterfly]

Water for me! I do drink coffee though but I have to drink even more water after to make up for dehydration!

[BebeBejbiBaby]

im trying to but i hate having to pee every 5 min GRR

[kgushanas]

My New years resolution was actually to start drinking water! I have kidney problems since I was young, and I've been so stubborn all these years by not drinking any water. Well I woke up one day and just decided to drink water! i think it helps a lot.

[punkie18]

i get alot of my daily intake of water from fruit
im a fruit fanatic!

[TampaSuites]

I refill my water bottles on the days I go to class. I drink wayyyyy to much soda, and then I get sick of it, and go back to water. In the summer, I usually just drink water and orange juice.

[ladyboss]

I'm not drinking nearly as much as I used to, I got back in the habit of diet coke - I have been traveling with my bottled water though so I'm working on it

[MeGs]

i drink water while i am at work but otherwise i am addicted to Orange Crush!

[Val]

I drink tons of water! It's important for so many things in your body. I love selser water mixed with a little pomagrant juice.

[njchica]

I drink about 3 liters of water during the day when I'm at work.... so of course I'm always having to run to the bathroom.

[haglips]

Did you know that the aspertame that is in the diet sodas,(I have about 1 a day myself), is probably one of the worst chemicals you can put in your body. It has been proven to cause headaches, nausea, even seizures. NOt long ago, we had a patient at our hospital that was having severe headaches. CT scan showed a brain tumor. She had it removed and guess what the tumor was made of....YOu guessed it, aspertame! I am sincerely trying to get that garbage out of my diet all together. Also, for those of you who only drink cola drinks, diet or regular, it deletes phosphorous from your bones which in turn pulls calcium out. Doesn't probably mean too much for the very young ones, but if you are in your 30's, 40's or beyond, you are already losing calcium on a daily basis, and anything you can do to prevent further damage will help. Sorry, I'm a nurse, and I care about people's health. Bottom line is, nothing, not even juice or water obtained from fruit replaces the real thing, WATER!