Water Question

DDHFree

Can someone please explain how drinking water burns fat? I'm new to the site and what really attracted me to it was the no nonsense message of CI/CO. I've tried so many things but I am finally ready to accept that it's as simple as CI/CO. I know water is good for you but does how much you drink of it really have anything to do with losing fat? Notice I said fat loss not weight loss as I am not concern with losing water weight but want to lose fat weight. I am asking because I join one of the MFP groups and as tips several people seems to STRESS water, water, water. Thanks in advance.

beemerphile1

Drinking water does NOT burn fat. Why would you think it might?

Occasionally thirst can be confused with hunger but other than that you should drink enough to be adequately hydrated.

AnvilHead

DDHFree wrote: »

Can someone please explain how drinking water burns fat? I'm new to the site and what really attracted me to it was the no nonsense message of CI/CO. I've tried so many things but I am finally ready to accept that it's as simple as CI/CO. I know water is good for you but does how much you drink of it really have anything to do with losing fat? Notice I said fat loss not weight loss as I am not concern with losing water weight but want to lose fat weight. I am asking because I join one of the MFP groups and as tips several people seems to STRESS water, water, water. Thanks in advance.

That's an easy one. It doesn't.

It's good to be adequately hydrated (note 'adequately' - it's not necessary to drown yourself), but it won't increase your metabolism, melt fat, burn calories, etc. Read the first post in this thread: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/821181/myths-and-facts-about-hydration-requirements

Also, some people insist that drinking water relieves hunger because sometimes when you think you're hungry, you're really thirsty. I don't buy that one either. I know the difference between hungry and thirsty, and guzzling two glasses of water is just going to make me hungry and sloshy.

Michael190lbs

Staying hydrated is very important for health and a healthy well hydrated body can burn fat more efficiently simply because its working better. Water helps with energy releasing Glycogens, digestion, saliva and so many other things so people push water as fat burning, a stretch yes but without water we die pretty quick so I will let that one slide..lol..

Fat loss really comes down to a calorie deficit but without water who cares..

DDHFree

Thank you for the responses. I find it refreshing to hear a simple method of CI/CO because I can't begin to count the number of times I hear drink X number of water to lose weight.

ARGriffy

DDHFree wrote: »

Thank you for the responses. I find it refreshing to hear a simple method of CI/CO because I can't begin to count the number of times I hear drink X number of water to lose weight.

You're metabolism struggles to work efficiency without enough water, as do your organs, brain etc so if you don't hydrate adequately, you're whole body struggles to function hence less effective fat burn but it's very insignificant really! Water is better for helping you feel full and therefore not binge

DDHFree

I'm good with all the health benefits as I only drink water but hearing people talk about how much is just overwhelming to me. Some claim to drink a gallon or so each day. I just enjoy drinking when my body signals me to drink. It's daunting to think you need to consume a certain amount in order to achieve your fitness goal. It's just another myth I am happy to let go of. Thanks again for responding.

debrakgoogins

The amount of water every person needs can vary depending on many factors. My urologist told me that a safe amount is to take your body weight in pounds, divide that number in half, and try to drink that many ounces per day. IE: 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces. Using those calculation, there are 128 ounces in a gallon...you would need to weigh over 250 pounds to require 128 ounces. Again...that is just a guide but if your urine is the color of a pale ale, you are doing fine with your water intake.

lorrpb

I've never read anything here or elsewhere that says drinking water burns fat. It is important to hydration, digestion, elimination, exercise, etc but it does not burn fat. Maybe if you drink enough hot tea it would melt the fat off! Wouldn't that be great?!

Christine_72

DDHFree wrote: »

Thank you for the responses. I find it refreshing to hear a simple method of CI/CO because I can't begin to count the number of times I hear drink X number of water to lose weight.

I've heard it a bajillion times as well. Like if you don't drink half your body weight in ounces every day it will stall your weight loss.. It never made sense to me.