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12-28-2002, 07:37 PM
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How much water?
A lot of people these days seem to drink excessive amounts of water. What I wonder is whether or not it is really necessary and is it really healthy.
There are many animals on this earth and humans are the only ones that I know of that drink water when they're not thirsty. If it's necessary and/or healthy to drink water when you're not thirsty why are humans the only species that do this? A horse grazes all day on grass and does not drink water except maybe a couple of times during the entire day. I could go on and on with examples of animals, but I think you get the picture. So, please tell me why is all of this water necessary and why is it not necessary for any other species other than humans? |
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12-29-2002, 10:16 AM
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15 people read this and not one comment.
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12-29-2002, 10:42 AM
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...each animal, human, race, culture, religion, extra-terrestrial...etc..etc..have their own eating habit and traits. Why compare the eating and drinking habits of animals with humans?
Humans exercise to lose unwanted bodyfat and for other health benefits, why don't animals do the same? Is all this weight-lifting really necessary?? |
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by Howard Balzer "Roughly one minute after the space shuttle launches, it must withstand a condition of extreme force known as Max Q. Mission success demands that all systems perform at the highest level. In life, Max Q demands the same commitment to success. It requires choosing greatness, personally as well as professionally. It depends on balance, passion and courage and the wisdom gained from adversity. It is an outcome as well as an attitude." |
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12-29-2002, 10:59 AM
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Animals do not have to exercise to lose body fat because they spend their lives exercising, whether they're looking for food or building shelter, and they do not get fat. Animals eat to survive, not out of enjoyment, only humans eat food for pleasure that's why obesity is so prevalent among us. The reason I am looking at wild animals for comparison is because they do what is natural, they are active and they eat food for survival. I figure that nature is correct not humans, so the only way to find out what we should be eating and drinking is to look to nature for the answer. We have strayed so far from nature in this so called civilized world that we are destroying ourselves thru "manmade" products, chemicals, etc. We are shrinking the stomachs of obese people to stop them from eating, we come up with new "diets" on a monthly basis to lose weight. Hmmm, there seems to be a problem here, and maybe if we all try and look back at where we came from we can discover what is truley necessary and healthy. Does that help you understand my question? |
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12-29-2002, 11:53 AM
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Didn't we cover this like 2 weeks ago? |
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12-29-2002, 12:10 PM
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I just lost the biggest fucking reply. 20 minutes of work FUCK!
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12-29-2002, 12:14 PM
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12-29-2002, 12:16 PM
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Fuck it was good too....and I'm not going to do it again.....SHIT!
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12-29-2002, 01:28 PM
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12-29-2002, 01:34 PM
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you know..the grass outside is starting to look great, I think I'll graze on that for a little bit and start eating a whole fish and chicken, raw, guts and all...if it's natural for animals, must be natural for humans too..
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by Howard Balzer "Roughly one minute after the space shuttle launches, it must withstand a condition of extreme force known as Max Q. Mission success demands that all systems perform at the highest level. In life, Max Q demands the same commitment to success. It requires choosing greatness, personally as well as professionally. It depends on balance, passion and courage and the wisdom gained from adversity. It is an outcome as well as an attitude." |
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12-29-2002, 01:34 PM
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12-29-2002, 01:39 PM
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12-29-2002, 01:48 PM
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Eeeewww...don't eat grass
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12-29-2002, 01:49 PM
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Chill out whatcha yelling for?
Lay back, it's all been done before And if you could only let it be You will see Uh huh, life's like this that's the way it is Cause life's like this that's the way it is Why you have to go and make things so complicated? AVRIL LAVIGNE "Complicated"  |
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by Howard Balzer "Roughly one minute after the space shuttle launches, it must withstand a condition of extreme force known as Max Q. Mission success demands that all systems perform at the highest level. In life, Max Q demands the same commitment to success. It requires choosing greatness, personally as well as professionally. It depends on balance, passion and courage and the wisdom gained from adversity. It is an outcome as well as an attitude." |
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12-29-2002, 01:52 PM
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lmfao!
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12-29-2002, 03:48 PM
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are you really laughing your fucking ass off at that w8lifter?
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12-29-2002, 03:55 PM
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At how retarded that quote was? Yes, lol.
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12-29-2002, 03:56 PM
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12-29-2002, 06:40 PM
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I've heard people mention that drinking large amounts of water is really just gonna make you have to run to the can more often..
But then I've also heard that while our high protein diets are great for developing hard muscular bodies, they can be rough on our kidneys, and the large amounts of water is supposed to help with those kind of issues.. I'm sorry to say I really don't know, and just drink lots because I figure it couldn't hurt. Are w8 and DP really not gonna reply? |
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12-29-2002, 06:50 PM
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12-29-2002, 07:02 PM
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Maybe they just don't feeling like they're repeating themselves.. I just finished reading through the links w8 had posted.. There's some good information there. It seems to do different levels of good things and nothing worse than causing a few more trips to the pisser. |
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12-29-2002, 07:17 PM
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Grass is mostly water...........
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12-29-2002, 08:13 PM
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Basic Water Requirements for Human Activities: Meeting Basic Needs
http://www.pacinst.org/water_needs.htm Understanding basic human needs for water is key to ensuring a fair and sustainable supply of this crucial resource. But how much water does a person need? This seemingly simple question actually depends on many variables and cultural practices. Drinking Water by Dr. George Grant, www.academyofwellness.com http://www.academyofwellness.com/diet_water.htm Don't obey your thirst! The bodies "Thirst Reflex" is the last signal of excessive dehydration. By the time you become thirsty, the damage has already been done. Don't wait until you're thirsty! Constantly drink throughout the day! How much water should I drink? The non-active individual needs 1 oz. per pound of bodyweight, per day. For the average American who weighs 160 lbs. that comes to ten 8oz. glasses per day. This is just an average; you'll need to adjust these numbers to your activity level, environment, bodyweight, and diet. Yours in Wellness, Dr. George Grant http://www.reddingtrisport.com/coachroche1.htm DO NOT RELY ON THIRST AS AN INDICATOR FOR FLUID CONSUMPTION!! By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already in the first stages of dehydration and your athletic performance is effected. Under normal circumstances, the human body needs about 2-2.5 quarts of water each day to function. Athletes may need up to 3 gallons of fluid depending on the duration of their activity and the amount they sweat. Hard to Swallow: Do You Really Need Eight Glasses of Water Every Day? For years we've been admonished to chug eight glasses of water a day--for our skin, for our weight, for general good health. But--surprise!--experts say that advice might not hold water. More…..http://www.flp-aloevera.co.uk/water_benefits.htm http://www.mercola.com/2002/jul/20/water.htm Although water is the best liquid you can drink, and I recommend drinking only water, you can overdo it. There is a difference between optimizing and overdoing. As this study shows, drinking too much water can decrease the sodium in your blood to extremely dangerous levels. Depending on your size, a body can process slightly more than a glass of water per hour. Keep a water bottle with you during the day to confirm precisely how much water you have consumed. The general rule is one quart of water for every fifty pounds of body weight. Drinking enough water is one of the most simple, basic, and important health steps you can take. http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan..._beverages.htm Let's start with the most important element of your diet: Water! Water makes up more than 70 percent of your body's tissues and plays a role in nearly every body function from regulating temperature and cushioning joints to bringing oxygen to the cells and removing waste from the body. Therefore, it's vital to pay attention to what you drink. Lesson 1: Drink 1 quart of water for every 50 pounds of body weight per day. Drinking enough water is one of the most simple, basic, and important health steps you can take. Your body needs 1 quart of water per 50 pounds of body weight to function at an optimal level. If you normally don't drink enough water, you'll have to build up your water intake gradually to prevent running to the bathroom every few minutes. Your bladder will adjust to this level after a short period of time, and you can keep increasing your water intake until you reach optimal levels. Try increasing your intake on this schedule: Week 1: Drink 1 quart of water per day. Week 2: Drink 1.5 quarts of water per day. Week 3: Drink 2 quarts of water per day. Week 4: Drink 2.5 quarts of water per day. Week 5: Success! 3 quarts of water per day (adjust according to your weight). If you drink the recommended amount of water, you can easily avoid dehydration, which can have profound effects on your health. Dehydration can cause: Fatigue Dry skin Headaches Constipation |
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by Howard Balzer "Roughly one minute after the space shuttle launches, it must withstand a condition of extreme force known as Max Q. Mission success demands that all systems perform at the highest level. In life, Max Q demands the same commitment to success. It requires choosing greatness, personally as well as professionally. It depends on balance, passion and courage and the wisdom gained from adversity. It is an outcome as well as an attitude." |
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12-29-2002, 09:05 PM
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Yeah...are w8 and DP really not gonna answer this? Maybe they have nothing to refute what's been put forth..........Hmmm, maybe they've already covered this....maybe ya'll should read the link I posted!
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12-29-2002, 09:45 PM
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I have read it.
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