Water Intake

Fit4_Life

Does water actually help in weight loss more than NOT drinking water? If so...I'm drinking MORE! lol
I know it cleanses a lot faster.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance~

AliciaJade93

I know that if you drink ice cold water it takes more calories getting the water up to body temp so that burns a fair few calories! and It contains a lot of weight so you feel fuller for longer if you drink water because you feel your stomach and mind into thinking you've eaten calorie rich foods when in face its just the water weight. So i guess it does help you lose weight because if you feel fuller for longer then you wont eat as much xx

CountryDevil

Simple and only answer is Yes!

ashlinmarie

Yes it helps. I tend to drop more weight when drinking 12+ glasses of water consistently than when I drink 3-4. It helps keep the bloating down, clean out my system and gives me more energy. And even if it didn't really help, it doesn't hurt either. Your body needs water, especially if you're working out a lot. Better than empty calories! I only allow myself 1 caloric beverage per day and it is usually my iced coffee.

redraidergirl2009

I heard if you don't drink enough water then you retain water when you do drink it which would be water weight. A lack of water also disrupts your digestive system so things don't work like they should.
I drink a lot of water now. I think I drink more since my allergy medicine makes me have dry mouth, otherwise it would be hard to remember to drink so much water.

KeriA

I read on here that you need to drink half your weight in oz. (weight in pounds divided by 2 = number of oz and divide by 8 to get number of cups. The two days I was able to drink this much water I lost the morning after. So I go for more than 8 cups. It definitely helps if you get too much sodium too.

Ashonym

Based ONLY on my experience... Hell yes. I slacked off for a while and so did my loss progress. More water = Better is what I have now seen and heard about 1,000,000 times... And it just cured my water retention (I think) so it's my new best friend. Carrying a water bottle that is opaque and only has a drinking opening helps by not having to SEE it and just knowing that once the bottle is empty it's gone. Hah. In case anyone doesn't like drinking water usually like me. :P

Elle_Jamaicangirl81

yes

so get drinking! :-p

loombeav

Found this the other day when looking up the benefits of water for a group I'm in.
Top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking Water
1. Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water educes hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
2. Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
3. Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
4. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
5. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.
6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
8. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In another words one of the benefits of drinking water is that it can improve your immune system.
9. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
10. Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

sophjakesmom

Simple and only answer is Yes!

Totally agree!

butterflimom

Drinking at least 8 cups a day does wonders for your body. The days that I drink less, I bloat and the following day I weigh more. Water is just plain good for you!

Onesnap

8 glasses of water is a myth. I've posted this many times on here. You can keep a cup of water next to you all day while you are at work and drink when you are doing some sort of workout. But don't force yourself to drink more than you need.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=eight-glasses-water-per-day

Onesnap

I agree on all the benefits stated here in terms of water drinking. However, some people go wayyyy out of control with how much they drink.