final word about water during , after eating ?!?!

om98
om98 Posts: 48
edited December 17 in Health and Weight Loss
hi everybody

as we know drinking water all time is very important element in weight lose

but

i heard alot about how water during or after meal is bad for u and increase yr belly fat

iam so confused because i become really thirsty while iam eating

so should i drink water while iam eating ?

Replies

  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I'll be surprised if you get a consensus.

    If you're thirsty just drink the water. It's fine.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    If you are experiencing thirst, I think you should drink.
  • kristinL16
    kristinL16 Posts: 401 Member
    I've never heard that drinking water during meals will increase your belly fat. I wouldn't worry about it and drink water when you want. There are enough other things to focus on when losing weight.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    What is in the water today?

    Ugh.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Don't check you common sense at the door.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    I'll be surprised if you get a consensus.

    If you're thirsty just drink the water. It's fine.

    So far, consensus. I always drink something with a meal, and it's fine for me.

    I actually find that the water during the meal helps fill me up and makes me less hungry for the food.

    My father always drinks along with a meal as well. My father-in-law was brought up believing that drinking within a half hour of a meal is a major no-no. They're both in their 70s and in good health, so based on a very nonscientific low-sample study, I'd say you're doing your health more harm by worrying about it. ;)

    If you're thirsty, drink up (within reason - 8 glasses/day good, 20 glasses/day bad). Far more problems are caused by dehydration than overhydration.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    So far, consensus. I always drink something with a meal, and it's fine for me.
    If the thread goes on very long I'm sure someone will disagree. It would be awesome if I'm proved wrong.
  • om98
    om98 Posts: 48
    i know it seems silly but believe me when u are obese or morbidly obese , every step count


    http://www.bellyexercises.org/5-tips-to-burn-belly-fat-quickly.html
  • DisneySkaGirl
    DisneySkaGirl Posts: 161
    Your body is goint o metabolize water or food the exact same way, all day, every day...
  • RLeighP
    RLeighP Posts: 232 Member
    The only thing I can come up with for that is maybe people think that if you drink water, you will fill up on water and not get the nutrients from the food? I know that some people won't give their kids anything to drink during a meal so that they'll eat and not fill up on their drinks. Which I think is ridiculous, IMO.

    I agree with others, if you're thirsty, drink. The only way drinking during a meal will increase fat is if it's a regular soda or beer or something!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i know it seems silly but believe me when u are obese or morbidly obese , every step count


    http://www.bellyexercises.org/5-tips-to-burn-belly-fat-quickly.html

    You can't spot reduce rendering that whole site pointless
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    I asked the same question here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/562332-do-you-wait-an-hour-after-eating-b4-drinking-water?hl=nuffink#posts-7942611

    And I've now seen the light :laugh: :laugh:
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    http://www.bellyexercises.org/5-tips-to-burn-belly-fat-quickly.html
    1. Never Drink During Your Meal:
    Avoid drinking water during meal as it has negative impact on your stomach and belly shape. The best time to drink water is before having your meal or to have a hot cup of water or green tea, just after 20 minutes of regular meals. If you avoid water intake while you are eating, you can burn belly fat really fast.

    What a load of nonsense..........the only sensible thing they say is to avoid diet pills and supplements (ironically they have a Herbalife ad on the page)
  • om98
    om98 Posts: 48
    there is plenty of websites say it is wrong to drink while eating

    and others sites say it is ok

    i know it is silly matter but also it is important cuz it is everyday action and we dont want to mess our diet
  • RLeighP
    RLeighP Posts: 232 Member
    Drinking water during a meal will not mess up your diet. High-calorie drinks would, but surely water won't.
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