Does drinking water really work???

Definitely! When I upped my water intake, I lost 4 lbs. and the bloat I had went away completely. I just started feeling better in general.

It definitely works for me. I've plateaued the last couple weeks -- and I think its because I've simply cut back on my water intake. I go in spurts, and when mine is up'ed, I lose. When I drink less water, I don't.

It also helps when you're working out - proper hydration helps to flush the fat out and keeps your muscles hydrated. In other words, it keeps you burning what you don't want by helping what you do want to function at its fullest potential.

Up your water to half of your body weight in ounces of water a day (unless that takes you below the 64 ounce requirement, then hit that). You'll feel amazing, too!

The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of your body consists of water, and it is the main component of the human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %:

•Muscle consists of 75% water
•Brain consists of 90% of water
•Bone consists of 22% of water
•Blood consists of 83% water

The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

•Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
•Moisturizes the air in lungs
•Helps with metabolism
•Protects our vital organ
•Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
•Regulates body temperature
•Detoxifies
•Protects and moisturizes our joints

Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid. Take for example, brain consists of 90% water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine. Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration.


As taken from: http://www.mangosteen-natural-remedies.com/benefits-of-drinking-water.html

Drinking water "works" to keep you alive. Regardless of weight loss, you need to stay hydrated if you want your brain and other organs to function properly.

Remember though, it doesnt have to be consumed as neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk etc, along with water rich foods like fruit and veg all provide the water you need.

It definitely works for me. I've plateaued the last couple weeks -- and I think its because I've simply cut back on my water intake. I go in spurts, and when mine is up'ed, I lose. When I drink less water, I don't.

It also helps when you're working out - proper hydration helps to flush the fat out and keeps your muscles hydrated. In other words, it keeps you burning what you don't want by helping what you do want to function at its fullest potential.

Up your water to half of your body weight in ounces of water a day (unless that takes you below the 64 ounce requirement, then hit that). You'll feel amazing, too!

Water certainly doesn't "flush fat out" as if that were even possible. The body doesn't work that way. The key is to stay hydrated, and water can be helpful because it has less calories than coffee, soda or juice, otherwise there's no benefit to choosing water over any other drink.

Drinking water "works" to keep you alive. Regardless of weight loss, you need to stay hydrated if you want your brain and other organs to function properly.

Remember though, it doesnt have to be consumed as neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk etc, along with water rich foods like fruit and veg all provide the water you need.

Absolutely true. If you're trying to lose weight, it is better to stick to water or no-calorie drinks like black coffee just so you're not drinking your cals. But all of those things do hydrate, you're right.

Yeah, I find that if I drink two glasses of water before meals I'm more full quickly. I don't have to eat much. Water is also good for the skin and for flushing toxins out of the kidney. So it's a win win win!

So if I haven't previously been drinking much water, and I weigh 180 on a 5' 3 frame, could that be the reason (aside from my weight) that my body always feels stiff, drained of energy, headachy, etc.? I mean I know about the water importance, but if I go a while without being conscious of how little I am drinking, I will find myself not drinking any. I have to really force myself to do it. Thanks!

The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of your body consists of water, and it is the main component of the human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %:

•Muscle consists of 75% water
•Brain consists of 90% of water
•Bone consists of 22% of water
•Blood consists of 83% water

The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

•Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
•Moisturizes the air in lungs
•Helps with metabolism
•Protects our vital organ
•Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
•Regulates body temperature
•Detoxifies
•Protects and moisturizes our joints

Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid. Take for example, brain consists of 90% water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine. Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration.


As taken from: http://www.mangosteen-natural-remedies.com/benefits-of-drinking-water.html

Drinking water "works" to keep you alive. Regardless of weight loss, you need to stay hydrated if you want your brain and other organs to function properly.

Remember though, it doesnt have to be consumed as neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk etc, along with water rich foods like fruit and veg all provide the water you need.

I don't agree. Pure water is a necessity.

While it's true that it is not a magical fat flush and doesn't actually accelerate your weight loss, it does help. It helps flush toxins and sodium out of your system that tend to bloat you and make your retain fluid, when drank in place of fluids with calories (even ones with low cals) it reduces your caloric intake, when drank in place of diet sodas (which are calorie free but full of unhealthy chemicals) it is a healthier option.
For me though I do not find that drinking water helps me eat less. Although I have found if I drink water with/after a meal I don't tend to want to continue eating once I'm full since it flushes the taste of the food from my mouth.

Drinking water "works" to keep you alive. Regardless of weight loss, you need to stay hydrated if you want your brain and other organs to function properly.

Remember though, it doesnt have to be consumed as neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk etc, along with water rich foods like fruit and veg all provide the water you need.

For sure some foods provide you with lots of water.

Yes if you are eating real foods (not boxed or processed crap). What doesn't get emphasized when "they" say get 6-8 glass of water a day is you can get about 20% of that through foods.
I drink when I'm thirsty - interesting that I have never had the urge to eat when thirsty. Your kidneys do a pretty good job of keeping your body hydrated.
The body is an amazing machine. It fights to keep balance and does a great job of maintaining it - when you are eating traditional foods and not the crap that fills up 90% of the grocery store. Some days I have no water at all. Some days I drink quite a bit. I know that sugar and grain carbs make me thirsty and make my body retain too much water.


http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-glasses-of-water-a-day/#axzz1iVFNUq00

"Contrary to what your neighbor might advise you, there is no evidence that drinking eight or more glasses prevents constipation, kidney stones, bladder cancer, urinary tract infections or that it guarantees you’ll have clear skin and a toxic-free liver. Yet these are often cited as the main reasons to drink so much. And forget the so-called hyper-hydration properties of “clustered water,” “ionized super waters,” “penta-water” and the rest of the scam-waters, about which I have blogged in past posts. Water is water is water."

It's a pretty interesting article. Makes you think. And thinking can maybe get you doing your own research and learning.

Drinking water "works" to keep you alive. Regardless of weight loss, you need to stay hydrated if you want your brain and other organs to function properly.

Remember though, it doesnt have to be consumed as neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk etc, along with water rich foods like fruit and veg all provide the water you need.

For sure some foods provide you with lots of water.

Yes if you are eating real foods (not boxed or processed crap). What doesn't get emphasized when "they" say get 6-8 glass of water a day is you can get about 20% of that through foods.
I drink when I'm thirsty - interesting that I have never had the urge to eat when thirsty. Your kidneys do a pretty good job of keeping your body hydrated.
The body is an amazing machine. It fights to keep balance and does a great job of maintaining it - when you are eating traditional foods and not the crap that fills up 90% of the grocery store. Some days I have no water at all. Some days I drink quite a bit. I know that sugar and grain carbs make me thirsty and make my body retain too much water.


http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-glasses-of-water-a-day/#axzz1iVFNUq00

"Contrary to what your neighbor might advise you, there is no evidence that drinking eight or more glasses prevents constipation, kidney stones, bladder cancer, urinary tract infections or that it guarantees you’ll have clear skin and a toxic-free liver. Yet these are often cited as the main reasons to drink so much. And forget the so-called hyper-hydration properties of “clustered water,” “ionized super waters,” “penta-water” and the rest of the scam-waters, about which I have blogged in past posts. Water is water is water."

It's a pretty interesting article. Makes you think. And thinking can maybe get you doing your own research and learning.

Yep, I'm exactly like you... I drink when I'm thirsty, some days more than others. Get lots of water from my whole foods. And just like you said, when I eat grain or sugar I drink more. If I go out to a restaurant, even if making a 'wise choice', I'll drink tons! There's just so much sodium in everything.

It's fantastic for your skin. You can't get the same amount of hydration from other drinks in my opinion simply because you can't drink the same amount of other drinks without negative effects (black coffee-get the shakes after 4 glasses, juice-calories, diet drinks-aspartame is horrible for you, pop-just all wrong). Green tea, a bunch of water and maybe fresh juices here and there are prob the best idea).

So, what you're saying is, it's absolutely impossible for people to drink a variety of things? I mean, why can't you drink 4 cups of coffee, and 4 cups of water? Or any combination of water, juice, soda, tea, coffee, etc? Nobody is saying to avoid water, we're just trying to put forth the information and truth that you do not have to drink ONLY water to be hydrated.

oh excuse me for misunderstanding....but yes, I was just trying to point out that in my opinion you do need water, plain old water mixed in there somewhere.

Water never helps me feel full, if anything it makes me hungrier. I think people who think water makes them feel full are mostly confusing the thirst signal for hunger. If you're truly hungry, no amount of water will make you feel full. It will mess with your digestion though, by diluting the acid in your stomach.

Really? How do you know? Do you follow them all around every minute of every day to see what they drink?

Millions of fit people drink a lot of beer also, so I guess beer is good for fitness, too?