I have a drinking problem. . . .

[breathless]

I am a Diet Mountain Dew lover! That is all I ever drink. I hate water. I feel like I am drowning when I drink it. But I want to lose all this fat so I have got to learn to like it. I started drinking water 2 days ago. I also started on low carb the same day. This is the CRAZY part. I have started having a burning feeling like I have a UTI! I drink Mountain Dew and it never burns. I drink water and it burns. Go figure! Maybe I am in ketosis and that causes a funny feeling. Has this ever happened to anyone?

[bigbonedgirl]

I haven't had a problem like that, however I do have a piece of advice with the water. Try drinking Evian brand water. Evian water is the only water that has Bicarbonates in it. That will help neutralize (not get rid of) a UTI. My sister has Interstitial Cystitis, and that is recommended to her from her urologist. The cranberry juice is somewhat of a myth in the sense that too much can cause more pain. Try to stay away from other acidic food sources too like tomatoes, anything citrus, that can make UTI's worse, and of course baths. I understand that you are saying it FEELS like a UTI, but those tips while drinking the water may lessen the side effect you have.

[dumbfox]

Ketosis is hard on the kidneys. If you previously were drinking no water and then ketosis kicked in, it definitely could cause a UTI. Your kidneys need lots of water to help dilute toxins for excrement, especially during ketosis.

Kick the Dew, go to the doctor and have a culture done to confirm a UTI and drink lots of WATER!

[nynavae]

It seems like the more water you drink (at least for me) the better it is. As long as you are drinking the mountain dews, your taste buds are going to have that as a comparison when you try to force down the water. I say quit the md for a week or two and drink nothing but water. It will taste better eventually, especially ice cold. Can you put a little lemon in it with a little splenda until you can palate that?

[Kiki T]

I always add a little lemon juice to my water. Also, look into Crystal Lite. It adds flavor and a whopping 5 calories. Tastes great too. It might help you get in your 80oz. a day.

dumbfox- How long has it taken you to lose your 53lbs? I am asking because I am trying to lose as much as possible before my wedding (march 4) I am down 10lbs from where I was and this is only day 4 for me on phen. I have only exercised once (really) for 25 mins on Tuesday but I did some sit-ups and push-ups yesterday. When my fiancee is home, I don't want to 1) look stupid (I get embarrassed easily) and 2) monopolize our family room.

[dumbfox]

It took me about 5 months. I lose about 10 pounds a month on average, though it's slowed the closer I get to my goal. Best way to guarantee quick results is counting your calories, drinking a ton of water and exercising. I do Pilates everyday and truly believe that's done more for inches lost than anything (59 inches so far). I definitely recommend it. I also love Disk 2 of Carmen Electra's Cardio Striptease, it's a helluva workout and you will see results fast. Good luck! I think you'll be damn close to your goal by the wedding.

[breathless]

Your kidneys need lots of water to help dilute toxins for excrement, especially during ketosis

Maybe the burning feeling I have is the build up of toxins that I am getting rid of. I think I need to drink a couple extra glasses of water today and see if that helps. I have a shaved ice machine. I think I will shaved some ice in my water. Maybe hold the lemon for a day or two until the burning stops. But that does sound good. And I love Crystal Lite. I have some in the cabinet now. Can unsweetened tea be counted as your water count? I have never been one that drank a lot of anything. Usually 2 cups of coffee and 2 16oz. MDews.
Congrads Fox! Have you taken before and after pic's? I want to lose 45lbs. by summer. I will still have at least 30 more to go. Like to have that off by Christmas.

[breathless]

Fox~I don't think I have ever had a 27" waist!!!! I have the the Pilates tapes. Which one would you say you do that helps your waist the most?
I tell you why I ask. My husband loves a BIG BUTT. He does not say much about the boobs (but he notices when they get smaller too) but in the past when I have lost weight, I lose by butt and boobs before I lose anywhere else. His comment to me was, "I don't care how much weight you lose, just don't lose your butt." I have always carried my weight in the middle. I would love to be able to keep as much butt as I can for him and lose the middle. I think if I could get a small waist line my butt and boobs would look bigger. Please share your secret.
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