water intake after meals?

brickcity20 · 04-29-2008, 12:17 PM

just wondering how much water sud i be consuming during or after a meal? does that increase or decrease the rate at which food is goin to or not goin to be absorbed by the body? coz i just had my lunch which was a cup of brown rice, boiled chicken breast and half cup string beans and not sure how much water sud i be drinking? or it doesnt matter? insights please!!

p.s 5'7 158lbs cutting down. 10 to 12%bf. my next meal is goin to be 2 hrs later of protein shake and a banana. today is my day off

**Freak** · 04-29-2008, 12:23 PM

It doesn't matter. Shoot for 1 gal/day.

**ZackKnight** · 04-29-2008, 01:26 PM

IMO go for about 20oz per meal

brickcity20 · 04-29-2008, 01:40 PM

cool..thanks on the info

**chrispghmuscle** · 04-29-2008, 01:47 PM

I take in 16 to 20 ounces at meals and take in a gallon of water a day..

anthk · 04-29-2008, 08:19 PM

well really i saw that you should drink 1-2 full glasses of water after your meal. which i think is some scientific crap..IMO if you are thirsty drink but aim for 4 liters a day.

good meal you had, keep it up!

KM · 04-29-2008, 10:55 PM

You need 4ml of water to store every gram of carbohydrates as glycogen. Drink to rehydrate and replenish fluids you lost through not only sweating but to aid in replenishing phosphages as water is used to form and break ATP.

Water intake during training isn't specific, just keep yourself hydrated.

brickcity20 · 04-29-2008, 11:00 PM

thanks anthk..m definately seeing results by just switching up my diet...anyways good insighgt KM..real helpful!!

**ibanezman88** · 04-30-2008, 12:40 PM

water can aid in the digestion of food. if consumed with a meal, water makes it easier for your body to digest.

just like if you chew your food thuroughly, you body will have a less tough time breaking it down.

**ZackKnight** · 04-30-2008, 02:39 PM

sorta like how you see the competitive eaters dipping their food in water. It makes it easier to go down

pamtj001 · 05-08-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ibanezman88

water can aid in the digestion of food. if consumed with a meal, water makes it easier for your body to digest.

just like if you chew your food thuroughly, you body will have a less tough time breaking it down.

no offence man, but i also read u shouldnt drink during your meal because it dilutes your stomach acid, so u don't digest your food as well/quick. Im not an expert tho hey.

**Freak** · 05-08-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pamtj001

no offence man, but i also read u shouldnt drink during your meal because it dilutes your stomach acid, so u don't digest your food as well/quick. Im not an expert tho hey.

Nope.