Honestly, my experience has been nothing but positive!!🙂 I’m still taking it to this day!! All I’m trying to say is that you actually *can* overdose on it if you aren't careful.
Don't go playing games with Vitamin A. Do some actual reading first, because it can get dangerous fast. It gives you a great tan, sure—that’s exactly why I use it. My skin looks incredible. But you have to follow the dosage instructions to the letter.
I don't know the exact dosage in milligrams, but I’ve had a pretty nasty experience dealing with what felt like a beta-carotene "overdose." Honestly, I feel like I might be one of the lucky ones who actually notices these things 🙄 😁 I was taking pure beta-carotene to prep my skin for the sun, even though I wasn't even tanning aggressively. It ended up "staining" me. I had these weird patches between my fingers and toes that looked like I just couldn't wash off some dirt. Even the areas over my bones, like my ankles, showed hyperpigmentation. I’d been on this beta-carotene regimen for about three weeks... and then, two months later, my ALT levels came back slightly elevated in my blood work. Now, I'm not saying that was definitely caused by the supplement, but you never know how these things affect your liver. Anyway, I recently spent some time out in the sun, got a bit of a sunburn, and once again, the discoloration kicked in. I ended up with this massive dark patch right on my décolletage, all because I'm taking a B-complex that includes beta-carotene.
Bottom line: you shouldn't be taking this stuff without keeping a close eye on how your body reacts. In my opinion, taking one dose a day for a week before you hit the beach, and then maybe one every two or three days while you're actually out in the sun to maintain the glow, is more than enough.
I’ve already seen this debate play out in threads about dieting and cellulite. When I pointed out that you shouldn't force yourself to chug water if you aren't actually thirsty—because honestly, overdoing it can be dangerous—I got absolutely torn apart by a bunch of women who are currently obsessed with fighting cellulite.😁 For me, drinking excessive amounts of plain water isn't an option. If I'm consuming fluids, they need to be isotonic drinks.
I don't believe for one second that forcing down two or three gallons of water a day is necessary for your body to function normally. You should just drink what your body asks for. Naturally, if you're sweating, you'll need more, so you drink more. Look, if your body is healthy, it runs like clockwork.🙂 You don't need to torture your system with bad advice from people reading some cheap wellness magazine.😉
p.s. shree, why on earth did you try to gulp down such a massive amount all at once?😁
rustymoose54 said:hmm, so what kind of sugar is actually in that Vindija Gatorade... or whatever the hell it's called?
Losing potassium through urination isn't going to lower your blood pressure; it'll just mess up your kids. If your pressure is dropping, you're probably losing too much sodium.
Thanks for the info. It's the sodium then. I always get my K and Na mixed up, honestly.😁 The label says it uses artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame k. It’s not even that high in calories (compared to all those other drinks from Vindija😕); a 330ml bottle is only about 72 calories. According to the packaging, having two a day is enough to meet the average person's daily mineral and vitamin needs.😁
Anyway, it gets me through these days. I love the grapefruit flavor. Sure, it's a carbonated drink, but I don't care. After years of struggling with sweating, heat, and low blood pressure, I finally found something that actually helps. My doctor was the one who suggested isotonic drinks in the first place. He can't wrap his head around how I stay on my feet when my blood pressure easily dips down to 86/52. By the way, Vindija's Gatorade is officially the drink of our national soccer team.😬 Not that there's much to brag about since they play catastrophically,😬 but I'm certain the national team wouldn't be "sponsoring" it if it wasn't actually good.
Honestly, I wouldn't have had the slightest clue what an isotonic drink even was until my doctor practically forced me to start drinking them about a year ago.😁 Oh, and he did mention that just grabbing a Tang is a decent enough substitute if you can't find anything better on hand.😉
placidjackal97 said:All I know is that mineral water should have fewer minerals than isotonic drinks, and when you're in the hospital, they give you isotonic fluids through an IV.
Which isotonic drink are you even drinking? Maybe if you shared, it would be easier to follow your logic.
That’s exactly my point—the mineral concentration is higher. I usually stick to Gatorade, or if I can't find it, I'll grab some Gatorade too. Those little portable bottles are convenient, and honestly, it's my favorite flavor.
placidjackal97 said:honestly my body craves 6 milks a day (no joke), do you think that's healthy?
I would love for someone to actually define what an "ABNORMAL" amount of liquid intake is, or maybe provide a single credible link that explains it. 😉
Because look, you have some people who think half a liter is way too much, and then you have women I know who will polish off a whole case of water in two or three days (that's six bottles at 2 liters each 😁).
Look, I'm certain you aren't going to drop dead at forty just because you drink 6 milks a day 😁 but you know perfectly well there is a massive difference between your body needing 3 liters of water and needing 6 milks daily 😉 and it’s just common sense not to force those 6 milks every single day. Your body has its own needs, but the person running the show should use a little bit of brainpower to figure out the right amount and the right timing.
For my own system, anything over a liter and a half of pure water feels excessive. Recommending "abnormal" amounts of fluid is bad advice because it encourages people to drink without any boundaries—just keep going as much as possible.
Look, I haven't exactly sat down to run a lab study on the scientific differences between isotonic drinks and mineral water. But from what I gather, an iso drink packs a much higher concentration of minerals than your standard bottled water. Honestly, I don't even touch mineral water. Besides, my doctor actually recommended sticking to iso drinks because of my blood pressure issues, especially during these intense summer heatwaves.
Maybe someone here knows the technical breakdown better than I do.🙂
Betty Bennett10 said:People following macrobiotic diets would actually agree with Nathan Collins2 here—this trendy obsession with 'flushing out' your system with massive amounts of water isn't healthy at all. Macrobiotic principles suggest drinking in moderation and only when you're actually thirsty.
Well, I tried following those exact recommendations once, and all it did was land me with a urinary tract infection. 😢
My philosophy has always been simple: eat and drink exactly what your body asks for, and when it asks for it.😉 That’s basically the core message of macrobiotics anyway. All this "popular" pressure about "proper" nutrition, labeling foods as strictly good or bad, just doesn't work for me. I listen to my own body, and frankly, that works.
The connection between hydration, urination, electrolytes, and blood pressure is pretty straightforward. There isn't much mystery there. Losing fluid is a direct cause of blood pressure drops. Instead of trying to fix that by loading up on salt, I manage it with isotonic drinks. But I can say with absolute certainty that for someone like me, overhydrating can actually be dangerous. Even Daniel Lopez pointed out the same thing. So, we really need to take these extreme recommendations for high water intake with a grain of salt.😉
And for the record, bacteria in your urine happens for entirely different reasons than just not drinking enough water.😉
Look, placidjackal97, saying two liters is "too much" is an overstatement if you've already knocked back a couple of yogurts, some coffee, juice, and maybe another liter of other fluids throughout the day.😉 Honestly, for me personally, two liters of plain water feels like overkill. I can't speak for everyone else, but if I drink two liters of straight water, my blood pressure drops and I start feeling pretty lousy. I don't touch sparkling water either. That's why I switched over to electrolyte drinks; when it gets brutally hot out, I'll put down about a liter and a half of an isotonic beverage. It keeps my mineral levels perfectly balanced.
nimbledriver81 said:This chili recipe is fine and all, but who on earth is going to live on just soup? I couldn't even make it two days...
I’m actually heating some up right now.😍 You can eat it alongside whatever else you have planned so you aren't actually starving yourself—it's just about a little bit of discipline. Or, if you want to eat normally, just stick to lighter meals paired with this chili. That'll just mean the weight loss happens a bit slower. Look, nobody can survive on nothing but soup, so let's be realistic here.
Most people don't actually sweat that much😁 but look, when you’re putting in the work and really breaking a sweat—and we all know exactly what kind of training it takes to get to that point😉 your body is simply signaling for fluids. That’s my whole point. You drink as much as your body is actually asking for. It’s perfectly normal to be thirsty after a workout. But sitting there in an office, which is what you see constantly once spring rolls around, where these girls sit with their little water bottles right next to them and just guzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzp😁 hoping it’s going to magically melt away cellulite. They end up knocking back over half a gallon without even thinking about it, and honestly, that isn't normal. It’s neither healthy nor advisable. Water is great, sure, but nothing in abnormal quantities is good for you.
nimbledriver81 said:I think you're overdoing it here. Drinking way too much water can actually mess up your electrolyte balance. Honestly, about 32 to 40 ounces a day is plenty, especially since you're getting hydration from food too.
Exactly. People throw themselves at this water craze like it’s some magic cure, but it’s actually pretty dangerous. I know from experience—my blood pressure is naturally on the lower side, and if I drink more than a quart, my pressure drops fast because I’m flushing out all my potassium through urination. I end up with constant headaches and other issues whenever I overdo the fluids. These suggestions about water intake are often totally excessive. And don't even get me started on the risk of kidney failure; I've read about women drinking up to 1.3 gallons a day just trying to lose weight while sitting on the couch.🙄
You need to get your hydration through smart food choices, and personally, I wouldn't go over a liter of plain water.
Thomas Watson87 said:I’ve got two questions here: how much water are you guys adding to the broth, and is it okay to eat the vegetables cooked on day two, or should I only stick to the fresh ones?😕
For that amount of veggies, you’re looking at about 2.5 liters of water. Personally, I chop everything up small and just eat the vegetables during the first two days. After that, they lose their appeal to me, so I just strain the broth and move on. The most important thing is this: when you make a big pot of this stuff, do NOT reheat the entire batch every single time. Reheating the same food over and over is dangerous. Instead, just scoop out the portion you need, heat that up, and leave the rest in the fridge. It's common sense.
Kyle White2 said:Can someone explain how this soup diet actually works?
Do you eat the recommended foods during the same meal as the soup, or are they separate? Or is there just no set rule?
Look, you don't have to eat them in the same sitting. You could technically just survive on the soup all day, but let's be real—you won't last long before you're starving. You could also stick to just one bowl a day, but honestly, you'll feel much better if you have it at least two or three times.
The bottom line is this: eat what the plan prescribes every day, plus the soup. They are independent of each other.
I lost 3 pounds in just 10 days using this chili recipe🎉 I’ve been taking a break for 5 days now, eating normally, and the scale hasn't budged an inch 🎉 I’m going back in for another round with the chili and I know I'll be thrilled with the results🙂
And honestly, it absolutely blows my mind that you can actually get your hands on Accutane without even needing a prescription. It’s pretty shocking to me that they just let that happen here.😕