V8 Low Sodium

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

What is yall's take on this?

8oz: 2 serving of veggies
50 cals
140mg sodium
820mg potassium
8g sugar



Im thinking of just choking down a couple a day

[FireGuy]

Is there a specific reason you are wanting to go low sodium?

[abbot138]

What is yall's take on this?

8oz: 2 serving of veggies
50 cals
140mg sodium
820mg potassium
8g sugar



Im thinking of just choking down a couple a day

LOL! No barfing. I lovvvveeee tomato juice, that would be a treat for me. Plenty of good stuff going on in there, I use to drink it myself, I say go for it.

[naturalsux]

Is there a specific reason you are wanting to go low sodium?

cause there's almost 3 times that amount of sodium in 1 8oz serving of the regular V8.

arent V8s 16oz? lil bit of 1k mg of sodium in one drink.

[FireGuy]

I am not sure how many mgs of sodium there are in a 16oz one. I just see alot of people avoiding sodium for no reason.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

cause there's almost 3 times that amount of sodium in 1 8oz serving of the regular V8.

arent V8s 16oz? lil bit of 1k mg of sodium in one drink.

yeah, 8oz regular is about 500mg sodium

And the cans are 12 oz.

But if I down a couple a day, thats around 1300 mg sodium right there.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

LOL! No barfing. I lovvvveeee tomato juice, that would be a treat for me. Plenty of good stuff going on in there, I use to drink it myself, I say go for it.

hahaha man, last time I tried it, I couldnt stand it.

But I wanna give it another chance.

Im thinking of pouring 4 oz little shots, and just downing them. Cant be that bad hahahaha

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Is there a specific reason you are wanting to go low sodium?

blood pressure wise.

[FireGuy]

Sodium is actually one of a bodybuilders best friends. I keep mine around 5,000-8,000 and have gone as high as 16,000 when sodium loading for a contest. Unless you have some BP issues I wouldnt worry about avoiding it and would actually think more along the lines of being sure you have enough in you.

[abbot138]

Sodium is actually one of a bodybuilders best friends. I keep mine around 5,000-8,000 and have gone as high as 16,000 when sodium loading for a contest. Unless you have some BP issues I wouldnt worry about avoiding it and would actually think more along the lines of being sure you have enough in you.

ive been hearing some people say this lately. Could you elaborate a bit more if you dont mind...I know one member had previously stated that there will be an intitial bloat from going up this high, but that your body will eventually adjust to it. How much water are you consuming daily?

[FireGuy]

Yes, there is an initial bloat but your body (or at least mine does) adjust fairly quickly. I have found it way more effective for getting a really dry look than any kind of carb manipulation. I also prefer it to carb depleting/loading as the chance of spilling over is decreased also. Water intake is always high, usually around the 2 gallons a day mark.

[abbot138]

Yes, there is an initial bloat but your body (or at least mine does) adjust fairly quickly. I have found it way more effective for getting a really dry look than any kind of carb manipulation. I also prefer it to carb depleting/loading as the chance of spilling over is decreased also. Water intake is always high, usually around the 2 gallons a day mark.

Nice man, thanks! I think I might actually give this a try. So how do you intentionally take in more sodium w/o taking in junky calories, just use salt???, lol....Im so use to doing the opposite.

[naturalsux]

Nice man, thanks! I think I might actually give this a try. So how do you intentionally take in more sodium w/o taking in junky calories, just use salt???, lol....Im so use to doing the opposite.

id like to know also.

i use sea salt with iodine, but i dont go crazy with it. i think its hard to get a lot of sodium if you cook your own food.

[FireGuy]

I find just pouring soy sauce over by ground beef or turkey while cooking it works just fine. On most brands a 1/2 cup will get you almost 8 grams. You can also do broth.

[abbot138]

Cool, sounds good.....I use something called Brag's Amino Acids which is basically just a lower sodium soy sauce substitute, so Im just gonna start drownging everything in that. Thanks man, appreciate it.

[FireGuy]

Let me know how it turns out for you. Apologies to Bigsexy, I feel like we kinda hijacked your thread. Would be nice to start a new one on sodium and get some other views and opinions.

[abbot138]

Yeah sorry bout that bigsexy we did kind of go off there. I will def let ya know how it goes....I know TR'05 is a big proponent of high sodium as well, im sure he would chime in on a new thread.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

so yeah.....V8....alright!!

lol


Its cool guys