DOES WATER REALLY AFFECT WEIGHT LOSS?

Just drink water. It is definitely good for you, and never mind the critic on the all capitals.

Proper hydration is a must for sustained weight loss. Most people go around dehydrated most of the time, causing the body to retain water, and appearing like more weight on the body.
Does water help you lose weight? No. But here's some things it can do to maximize your weight loss:
Keep you fuller longer
Clear your complexion (ok, not weight loss, but who wouldn't like this??)
Keep your digestive tract working properly
Flush "toxins" out of your body
Flush excess sodium
Minimize the occurence of kidney stones
Reduce the chances of getting a bladder or UT infection
Keeps the liver and kidneys functioning properly
Lubricates the joints
Allows you to sweat properly
Reduce bloating and water retention

Hope something here helps motivate you! I drink around a gallon of water a day. More in the summer, less in the winter. But I drink more tea in the winter, so I'm still getting my fluids!

Great info!!!!

yes

Maybe it depends on the person, but for me absolutely Yes!

I've been stalled in my weight loss and very frustrated. For various reasons (dry skin, advice from friends, etc) I decided to double my water from 64 oz/day to 1 gal/day. Within a 24 hour period my skin became softer and within 2 days a dropped a pound. I don't think it was a coincidence.

Water can be an appetite suppressant and a combat for needless eating.

How do I say so?

Well, Water tricks the body into thinking it's not hungry. When dieters consume greater amounts of water, they eat less. Water temporarily reduces even real hunger feelings, so dieters don't need to eat as frequently. Drinking water with a meal reduces the room in the stomach for food, reducing the amount of food eaten.

Water combats needless eating. The dehydration is such a common issue, many people mistake thirst for hunger. The best way to combat needless eating is to drink a glass of water and wait 30 minutes before munching. If the hunger pangs stick around, grab a bite to eat. However, in many cases, the glass of water will eliminate the urge to eat.

It is also helpful for Waste Removal simply because Water is necessary for proper digestion. By drinking plenty of water, the stomach and intestines digest food at a quicker rate than if the body doesn't have enough water. Kidneys depend on water to help flush out waste into the urine. When the body is free from waste, the liver is able to flush out fat at an optimum level.

For water retention - Drinking plenty of water reduces the amount of water the body retains. When the body is dehydrated, it holds onto water, trying to store it in case of emergency. However, when water replenishment is continuous, the body doesn't hold onto excess water, since it is readily available. Hope this helps.:-)

Exercise

Water is a necessity for those who work out. Dehydration reduces strength and endurance during workouts, so fitness requires plenty of water consumption. When trying to lose weight, exercise plays an important role, and drinking water will make or break an exercise routine.

Mindless Munching

When a dieter consciously makes an effort to drink more water, mindless munching drastically decreases. Every time there is an urge to snack, a bottle of water comes to the rescue. Sipping on water continuously makes avoiding snacks easier. Once drinking water becomes a habit, snack avoidance is much easier, leading to more significant weight loss.

Overall Health

When the body is at its peak, fat burning is optimal. The human body consists of roughly 60 percent water. When dehydrated, every system in the body suffers, from temperature regulation to mental clarity. It is imperative that the body has the appropriate amount of water to ensure that everything, including fat burning, functions as it should.