So suppose I step on a scale and I weigh a certain weight. If I want to weigh 5 pounds heavier stepping on the scale again, how much water should I drink? In other words, how many fluid ounces of water should one drink to be a pound heavier?
Thank you, as this is especially helpful after running cross country practice!
2006-08-31 04:24:59 · 15 answers · asked by KoolBluEffect 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
water weighs approximately 8 pounds per gallon so 5 pounds would be about 80 oz
2006-08-31 04:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by bretttwarwick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pound of water + a pound on the scale. A gallon weighs 8 lbs.
2006-08-31 04:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, Double Your Salt Intake And then Drink 75 Fluid Oz. of water. If you Don't Want To Keep It On, Just Drink The Water In 6 Mins Or Less and Disregard The Salt.
2006-08-31 04:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five pounds of water is actually very dangerous to drink, especially after running. Otherwise completely healthy marathon runners have been known to drop dead on the run, due to the fact that they are drinking too much water. The water dilutes the blood and upsets the chemical balance of the cells of your body, so don't do this to yourself.
2006-08-31 07:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by crazyperson1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include some sodium and you will retain the water you consume. I just don't understand why, even with cross country practice you want to be heavier.
2006-08-31 04:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water actually makes you thinner because it gets rid of the toxins in your body. Water is 0 calories and 3000 calories is a pound - you do the math.
2006-08-31 04:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80 fluid oz. Water @ 8lb.s per gallon - need 5/8 of a gallon - 128 oz per gallon
2006-08-31 04:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer: You need to drink 2.268 litres of water to raise your weight by 5 pounds.
Calculation:
I litre of water = 1 KG
5 pounds = 2.268 KG
2006-08-31 04:37:09 · answer #8 · answered by AmIFree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quart of water will probably add a pound (at least until you sweat it out). Salt tablets will help you retain water (so will eating pickles!)
2006-08-31 04:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually not good to drink too much water. I heard it can flood your kidneys. Why do you want to weigh more anyway?
2006-08-31 04:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋