Does drinking a lot of water really help?
schwest76
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I know, this may seem like a silly question. I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
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Drinking water doesn't speed up weight loss, but I tend to feel a little less hungry and a little more energetic when I drink a bit more water.5
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It doesn't influence weight loss.6
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Yes. It's calorie free. It has many benefits though. It's prolly the purest thing you can out into your body. Our bodies are also made up of mostly water1
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My understanding: staying hydrated keeps the systems in your body running smoothly. That is a good thing and can impact weight loss indirectly, such as if you tend to munch when you feel lousy . Drinking plenty of water can also help you avoid over eating, which CAN impact weight loss directly.4
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Dia_DoesThis wrote: »Yes. It's calorie free. It has many benefits though. It's prolly the purest thing you can out into your body. Our bodies are also made up of mostly water
Yes to what? It doesn't speed up weight loss.0 -
Water is essential, but the body is capable of absorbing it from most of the foods/drinks we take in. It can impact weight loss on a WATER LOSS level. If one increases sodium immensely, water is retained in the body. Drink more water and water is released. But again, that's water weight, no "real" weight.
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I know, this may seem like a silly question. I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
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I know, this may seem like a silly question. I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
Water is cleansing and our body needs it to remove toxins so does it help with weight loss:... YOU BETCHA'
It is a natural diuretic and energy stimulator while at the same time cleanses your entire body.
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I have to drink enough water or I get dizzy...aka low blood pressure.
As well I get thirsty etc.
But does it help with weight loss...sure indirectly.
If you are full with water you are less likely to eat or think you are hungry.
Often times people confuse thirst with hunger.
Requires more movement to go get the water and go pee a lot.4 -
I have to drink enough water or I get dizzy...aka low blood pressure.
As well I get thirsty etc.
But does it help with weight loss...sure indirectly.
If you are full with water you are less likely to eat or think you are hungry.
Often times people confuse thirst with hunger.
Requires more movement to go get the water and go pee a lot.
I love your answer. Water doesn't help me lose weight directly. But it helps me indirectly in controlling my hunger and in learning not to mistake hunger for thirst. It also makes my skin look better. And it makes a dramatic improvement in my dry, itchy winter skin problem.
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I always feel hungry in the AM but it goes away when I start drinking tea - I was actually thirsty and am not truly hungry until after nature calls. So yes, it helps me indirectly by saving me calories when I get my hunger cues confused with thirst cues, a phenomenon not unique to me.2
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It has health benefits. Weight loss benefits are unclear. Try to get 2 to 3 liters a day though.0
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OP, figure out what works for you. Drinking water has never made me feel full. If I'm hungry, I'll eat. Drinking water is not the solution for that in my case. I try to sip water throughout the day, but really, if I drank as much water as people on this site suggest, I'd get fired from my job. Some of us can't get out to pee 1-2 times per hour.0
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Water helps me feel full, helps me feel better. And if you drink water...it does help metabolism - your body still has to process the water, but at 0 calories, you run at a deficit. Plus it keeps me from drinking higher calorie stuff.0
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Edit: Doesn't speed up weight loss. For me, the difference was in significant reduction in sugar and other cravings, clearer skin, increased energy, rarely if ever getting headaches, a more sensitive palette for food, better sleep, not mistaking dehydration for hunger, and just feeling more relaxed and calm in general.3
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I know, this may seem like a silly question. I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
Drinking water doesn't have anything to do with weight loss other than pushing out excess retention and sodium. It has nothing to do with losing fat. Not everything "health" is about weight loss...being properly hydrated is good for your body...it's healthy...doesn't have anything to do with weight loss.0 -
I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
Forty ounces a day on top of what you're eating is plenty, unless you're working out hard or otherwise losing a lot of fluid. Drink to thirst instead of stressing over forcing fluids. The whole "eight 8-oz. glasses a day" thing has no scientific basis, nor does "drink half your weight in ounces," nor does the idea that you can't count any fluid but water. It makes no significant difference to your metabolism, either. The primary weight-loss benefit is if you're drinking water instead of sugary, high-calorie sodas and coffee drinks.2 -
I have to drink enough water or I get dizzy...aka low blood pressure.
As well I get thirsty etc.
But does it help with weight loss...sure indirectly.
If you are full with water you are less likely to eat or think you are hungry.
Often times people confuse thirst with hunger.
Requires more movement to go get the water and go pee a lot.
I love your answer. Water doesn't help me lose weight directly. But it helps me indirectly in controlling my hunger and in learning not to mistake hunger for thirst. It also makes my skin look better. And it makes a dramatic improvement in my dry, itchy winter skin problem.
what they said. drinking more water has helped me become more aware of true hunger and cut down on snacking. I don't think about food as much if I'm hydrated.
Plus I notice a difference in my skin when I'm drinking enough water and when I'm not. My skin is clearer and less dry and itchy in general if I'm hydrated.1 -
It's helped me, personally, have more energy and feel less bloated.0
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I feel less bloated when I drink lots of water. I drink 100 oz+ per day. Even during TOM, I no longer retain water or feel bloated if I drink this amount of water daily.1
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Does absolutely nothing for me. Doesn't fill me up one bit, just makes me pee a lot.4
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There is no "right" quantity of water. Drink if you are thirsty or if your urine is darker than pale yellow. Any more than that is pointless, unless you're trying to up your calorie burn by running to the toilet all day.
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If you drink more water throughout the day you will crave food less. Sometimes when you feel hungry it's your bodys way of saying it needs water.
Like someone said before your body will absorb water from the food you eat.
I try to drink half my body weight in ounces per day. It's hard at first but your body will adjust and instead of craving food you will crave water.
Does it aid in weight loss? Ummmmm I guess it's how you look at it. For me yes it helps me to not snack, cure hunger pains, increases my energy and my skin is fabulous!
Just speaking from my personal experience.
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I wasn't drinking enough and my bm's were hard and painful and I was getting headaches every day. I started drinking close to a gallon a day and just realized that I hadn't had a headache in a long time. I have a prolapse, so straining to use the bathroom is a big no no. Water really helps in that department and I can tell if I haven't had enough. It helps me eat less too
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It actually does have to do with weight loss. The body requires water to break down fat and for metabolism (aka burning calories). But past a certain amount, more water has no effect.0
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Whether it actually makes a difference or not, I do lose weight when I consistently drink 8 -10 glasses of water a day.0
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Whether or not you drink it to help with weight loss, it does have it's advantages. I do believe the body needs it; It does help keep you hydrated - helps the skin that way too. It's a natural diuretic so it will help you poop (lack of water can make you constipated). If you have too much salt, it can help flush it out of your system. Stuff like that.
I have found too that the more I drink it the more I want it. Sometimes I do get tired of the protein water or the diet soda's, and I don't like coffee or tea.1 -
There really aren't any "toxins" in the body. High dosage of ANYTHING in the body can become TOXIC (including water), but the body doesn't produce any toxins.I know, this may seem like a silly question. I just really struggle with consuming enough; I usually average about 40 ounces a day. It isn't that I don't like it, I just don't tend to drink a lot of anything throughout the day. I've read that we should drink at least 64 ounces and I've also read not to stress about it because we get it in our fruits/vegetables/teas/coffee etc.
So, does it really speed up weight loss? Have you noticed a difference with weight or anything else?
Water is cleansing and our body needs it to remove toxins so does it help with weight loss:... YOU BETCHA'
It is a natural diuretic and energy stimulator while at the same time cleanses your entire body.
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Explain how the body needs water to break down fat.Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »It actually does have to do with weight loss. The body requires water to break down fat and for metabolism (aka burning calories). But past a certain amount, more water has no effect.
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Explain how the body needs water to break down fat.Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »It actually does have to do with weight loss. The body requires water to break down fat and for metabolism (aka burning calories). But past a certain amount, more water has no effect.
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Some of the chemical reactions involved in metabolism are hydrolysis reactions - which means they require water as a reactant. Conveniently, the body is more than 80% water and has no trouble finding the water it needs to do this. So, it's true but not relevant.0
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