Does drinking lots of water help you lose more weight?
jadejo63
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I am trying to drink more water from now on. Will it slow down or speed up my weight loss? Or stay the same?
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Anyone?0
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I personally don't think so, so I just drink when I'm thirsty!
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i definately lose when i'm drinking the water, not too much tho because believe it or not u CAN overdose on H2o0
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I lose more when I drink a lot of water. It helps with bloating and knocks out a lot of the sodium that I take in.0
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I think it helps for a number of reasons, we sometimes thirst for hunger and end up eating when we should be dri king.
Hydration Facts
75% of the body is made up of water
80% of the brain is made up of water
75% of the muscles are made up of water
92% of the blood is made up of water
Water carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
Water helps convert food into energy
Water regulates body temperature
1% dehydration results in thirst
There is a 10% decrease in your mental performance when you feel thirsty
2% dehydration reduces your ability to work
4% dehydration results in lethargy, apathy and mental symptoms
If you are dehydrated you are more likely to have trouble concentrating, be more irritable and have more headaches
Long-term effects of being dehydrated include kidney and urinary tract infections, constipation, continence problems, and kidney stones.
Drinking more water helps reduce obesity and bed-wetting in children
If you are well hydrated, exercise feels more and more enjoyable.0 -
i read that you r suppose 2 drink half ur weight in ounces of water per day.0
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Personal opinion is that it does. I do better when I drink plenty of water. I think drinking at least one full glass of water before a meal makes you need to eat a little less to feel full. It is also important to keep our bodies hydrated and help flush toxins from our systems. Just my personal opinion, can't quote scientifical facts to back it up.
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No it doesn't, it is a myth that you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day. you need to drink an adequate amount to keep you hydrated, and tea and coffee, milk and other liquids found in food all contribute.0
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It can do, it depends on your diet.
If you eat a lot of salty foods, you need more fluids or you'll dehydrate yourself. If you don't drink enough water, your body will retain it and this can show up on the scale. It's also easy to mistake thirst for hunger and if you eat something when all you really needed was water, you'll be taking in more calories than you need and therefore not make as much weight loss progress.0 -
Yeah cos I find hunger is from being dehydrated...!0
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I think people see big results in beginning cos maybe they were retaining water from sodium or other sources and maybe not drinking enough so suddenly they go to 8 glasses a day or whatever and the body starts letting go off all the water it was holding on to!
If you don't usually drink that much water you might get a few pounds loss the first week but once your body gets used to fact you reguarly drink water and there's no shortage it will just stop holding onto it and the effect won't be as dramatic.0 -
Water help me stay regular0
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No it doesn't, it is a myth that you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day. you need to drink an adequate amount to keep you hydrated, and tea and coffee, milk and other liquids found in food all contribute.
He's right. You don't need 2 litres! You get some from the food you eat. Drink when you're thirsty. When you feel your mouth fry, you're dehydrated....but most of the time you're not hungry, you're thirsty0 -
I just read a book that had info. on this. It said that drinking water can help with weight loss and can be especially helpful if you have sugar problems like insulin resistance or diabetes because not drinking enough water puts extra strain on the kidneys and causes excess blood sugar which can slow fat burning.0
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Icy water YES. Proved.Do a google search.0
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No it doesn't, it is a myth that you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day. you need to drink an adequate amount to keep you hydrated, and tea and coffee, milk and other liquids found in food all contribute.
This depends. It's true that other sources contribute but there are mixed findings on the coffee/tea thing.
Personally I only count water as I find it a better motivator to stay away from other alternatives. And it seems best that you would drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water. Plus remember you need extra fluid if you're exercising.0 -
Top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking Water
You will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow:
Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories. Here are the further details on how to achieve fat loss by drinking water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
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. Follow this link for further information on how lemon water can improve your health.
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.
Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
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.
Can you see the importance of water to your body after understanding the above benefits of drinking water?0 -
i read that you r suppose 2 drink half ur weight in ounces of water per day.
that is NON SENSE , how can someone drink 1/2 his weight daily , remember we need to save the planet in water not drain it0 -
In and of itself, I don't think there is any actual research to prove that it helps. Having said that, I find when I drink a lot of water (I will usually drink at least 80 ounces a day) I lose weight better. This is probably not so much burning more fat as much as making sure that digested food moves through the system better, and that it helps keep me full. Perhaps there is more, but that is my take on it. At the very least it will help get the sodium out of your system so you are not retaining extra water, and thus extra water weight.0
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For me I think it does several things in helping toward weight loss. First, it does flush the extra water that sodium grabs on to. Second, it really helps me with the soreness that workouts bring, even if it is just walking. I agree with it being good to help make you fuller and sometimes you are just thirsty. It is all over the place on what you need. You hear the recommendation for 8 glasses. I've also heard drink til your urine is clear. But you do have to be careful because you drink too much and you begin to flush good things too. All in all I think water aid's weight loss, but I'm not a woman and have to deal with PMS either. Keep working at it.
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It's not necessarily going to make you lose weight, but it will help flush out excess sodium (which causes water retention thus a "gain" on the scale), hydrate your body (skin, hair, lips, eyes, etc...), keeps you regular, and lots of other good things. Your body is 70% water, so obviously you need to take in water for it to function properly.0
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I drink between 30 and 40 glasses of water a day, every day0
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it is in ounces, I also have heard this - think about it, if someone weighs 180pounds that would be 90oz of water which would equal 11- 8oz glass of water per day!! Water is necessary for weigh loss I think!! :happy:i read that you r suppose 2 drink half ur weight in ounces of water per day.
that is NON SENSE , how can someone drink 1/2 his weight daily , remember we need to save the planet in water not drain it0 -
It helps me a lot. I find that I lose more on the days that I drink a lot of water vs the days that I don't.
Plus water just makes me feel a lot better all around. :happy:0 -
I have been told by my trainer at the gym that if you start drinking when you are thirsty you are already dehydrated, I always drink at least 4 pints a day and like other have said it helps keep you regular and my skin is so much clearer. I also find I get headaches now if I don't drink as much. It has definitely helped with my weightloss!
Every diet I have tried (WW / slim fast etc) have had one constant and that is drink water, black tea or coffee and no added sugar cordial ( although this still has a calorie factor)
All I can say is try it and see how you get on, everyone is different! If you find it helps continue. It can't hurt.0 -
I *poof-poofed* the water thing when I first started this journey last year, but steadily began increasing my water intake due to other health issues
and noticed it *DID* affect MINE- especially as my body became MORE affected by sodium as I lost weight.
So I *experimented* to see if it really made that big of a deal-
not cutting back ON PURPOSE, but making a LESS CONSCIOUS EFFORT to drink it- and was only drinking 2 or 3 glasses a day....
Long story short- YEPPERS, it makes a TREMENDOUS difference in my OVERALL HEALTH, PERIOD, not *just* weight loss.
And, for what it's worth....I don't even have to think about it anymore. I drink @ least 8 glasses a day, because my body just NOW craves it.....
Finally trading in a bad habit of mindless snacking for at least one good one- mindless drinking [water]0 -
i read that you r suppose 2 drink half ur weight in ounces of water per day.
that is NON SENSE , how can someone drink 1/2 his weight daily , remember we need to save the planet in water not drain it
Half your weight in ounces of water, not half your weight. Thus 180 pounds divided in half is 90. Thus drink 90 ounces a day.
As to wasting water, what do you think happens to water after you drink it. You either breathe it out, sweat it out, or for a big amount, uninate it out and it returns to the system. It is not destroyed and does not disappear it just continues through the water cycle.0 -
Drinking adequate amounts of water is important for a million different reasons -
yes it CAN (not necessarily does, but can) aide in weight loss, but here is why you should really keep your body hydrated:
95% of your brain is made up of water, 82% of your blood is water, your lungs are 90% water, and your muscles are 75% water. A drop in hydration levels as little as 2% can cause problems – fatigue, difficulty concentrating, “fuzzy” head – all symptoms of dehydration. Water alleviates constipation, lubricates your joints, regulates body temperature (thanks to sweat), forms the base for saliva, protects vital organs, detoxifies, transports nutrients and oxygen to your cells, and regulates your metabolism.
Bottom line? Drink up! 8 cups a day is a standard number because it’s a number that is easy to remember and should get you roughly enough water for your body to function; however, if you exercise a lot, sweat excessively, live in a hot climate (like here in Tucson, Arizona), or have a medical condition that makes it difficult for your kidneys to effectively eliminate excess sodium, you really should drink more than that.0 -
i read that you r suppose 2 drink half ur weight in ounces of water per day.
that is NON SENSE , how can someone drink 1/2 his weight daily , remember we need to save the planet in water not drain it
No, what is meant by that is a 150lb person "should" be drinking 75 ounces of water. Whether or not that theory is true, I don't know.0
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