Question 1

what is an all water diet ?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: A good way to end up in the hospital. If you are going to do something radical, why not go out and run with a group of fitness-minded friends?  You may discover you like it, that it's a lifestyle you can adopt, and there will be no more need for crazy, painful, dangerous diets.

Question 2

is gin and (diet) tonic water healthy?

Accepted Answer

Not particulately: Healthy. The gin has empty calories and the tonic water has carbonation which can damage your teeth.

Question 3

is sparkling water better than diet soda?

Accepted Answer

Overall yes: Both have no or very limited calories (a good thing), both have bubbles, can be refreshing, but can also cause gassiness, bloat, etc. Sparkling water wins because you retrain your taste buds, so they don't continue to "crave" intense sweet taste. Sparkling water has no artificial sweeteners so you avoid whatever controversies exist re: short and long term safety.

Question 4

can you drownd your self bye doing the water  diet?

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Drown: no, toxic:yes: Drinking excessive water is not likely to cause drowning since drowning is inhaling water into your lungs. However, drinking excessive water can cause water intoxication and death by altering your electrolytes. Best to consult your doctor before starting any "diet.".

Question 5

if i went on a water fast diet what whould happen to my body and whould it be dangerous?  ps.   i'm not really going to do the water fast.

Accepted Answer

Depends: How long you fast for and how hydrated you remain. Brief fasting may be healthy provided adequate hydration and safety precautions are in place

Question 6

is doing like a water diet for 7 days bad?

Accepted Answer

Probably: I personally believe in balance. Our bodies spent thousands of years evolving to require balanced nutrition. In other words, its just not natural to do such a drastic diet. Practically speaking, without calories, electrolytes, you run the risk of becoming seriously ill.

Question 7

what the heck is the big deal with diet water?

Accepted Answer

This is a hoax!: Don't waste your money. Just drink plain water and use the money you save to buy wholesome, natural foods instead of processed junk.

Question 8

why do people loose water when they diet? i lost a lot of pounds in short time but people say it is probably mostly water . why?

Accepted Answer

Water Weight Loss: Its true that the majority of rapid weight loss (1-3 pounds daily) is due to loss of water. The reason this happens is because a reduction of sodium intake--food reduction (almost all food contains sodium)--results in the body holding on to less water, hence the weight loss. While it might appear like cheating, steady loss of weight over  weeks and months is commendable and real. Good for you!

Question 9

whats a fad diet --like only juice and water?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable: A fad diet is any eating plan this is unreasonable and, most importantly, cannot be sustained long term.  These diets tend to fail because when you back to "normal food" all the weight you lost comes back too.  In addition, if you have any health concerns, a fad diet may be very dangerous to your health.  Check the "dash" eating plan - it's safe and it works, and no one is selling it.

Question 10

which is better for you: diet soda or flavored water?

Accepted Answer

Artificial sweetener: Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners. Studies on mice show that intake of artificial sweeteners could lead to glucose intolerance probably due to changes in gut bacteria. Would want to know how the water is flavored (with aspartame, saccharine or sucralose?)

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