WATER
lcarr1020
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Dose drinking lots of water before or after a meal help with weight loss? I have heard something like this before but not exactly sure????
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Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.0
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Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.
And you'll probably be hungry again an hour later because hunger means your body needs CALORIES and NUTRIENTS, not room taken up in your stomach.0 -
Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.
And you'll probably be hungry again an hour later because hunger means your body needs CALORIES and NUTRIENTS, not room taken up in your stomach.
Okay sassypants, drinking a glass of water before eating helps you feel full faster so that you are less likely to OVEREAT. It takes our bodies about 20 minutes to recognize when it's no longer hungry, and how many people actually take 20 minutes to enjoy their meal? This trick helps you recognize being full before you can stuff your face full of everything in front of you.0 -
Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.
And you'll probably be hungry again an hour later because hunger means your body needs CALORIES and NUTRIENTS, not room taken up in your stomach.
That is true for real physiological hunger, but the water trick works if you aren't really hungry. Lots of people who have weight issues (myself included) will sometimes feel "hungry" when they are really just bored. Water puts something in your tummy so it helps if you aren't really hungry.0 -
Our bodies also tend to confuse thirst for hunger. Sometimes when we feel hungry it's because we need water.... it doesn't always mean one needs to eat.
Drinking water before a meal is a way to portion control and resist pigging out on a meal. Drinking water before eating can help people not go back for seconds, stop sooner, etc.0 -
Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.
And you'll probably be hungry again an hour later because hunger means your body needs CALORIES and NUTRIENTS, not room taken up in your stomach.
Okay sassypants, drinking a glass of water before eating helps you feel full faster so that you are less likely to OVEREAT. It takes our bodies about 20 minutes to recognize when it's no longer hungry, and how many people actually take 20 minutes to enjoy their meal? This trick helps you recognize being full before you can stuff your face full of everything in front of you.
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.0 -
In and of itself, drinking water will only help you lose weight at the beginning (water weight).
As now or never said, if you drink water before a meal, you'll eat less because you'll feel more full.
If you're getting enough water as it is, it doesn't really matter when you drink it (except for when you want to feel full).0 -
Maybe this will help
Maybe not
Why Drinking Water Is Important for Weight Loss
Diet and Weight Loss Tutorial
There are many reasons why it is important to drink water, especially if you are dieting:
•Initial weight loss is largely due to loss of water, and you need to drink an adequate amount of water in order to avoid dehydration.
•The process of burning calories requires an adequate supply of water in order to function efficiently; dehydration slows down the fat-burning process.
•Burning calories creates toxins (think of the exhaust coming out of your car), and water plays a vital role in flushing them out of your body.
•Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume; a reduction in blood volume causes a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles; and a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles can make you feel tired.
•Water helps maintain muscle tone by assisting muscles in their ability to contract, and it lubricates your joints. Proper hydration can help reduce muscle and joint soreness when exercising.
•A healthy (weight loss) diet includes a good amount of fiber. But while fiber is normally helpful to your digestive system, without adequate fluids it can cause constipation instead of helping to eliminate it.
•Drinking water with a meal may make you feel full sooner and therefore satisfied eating less. Note, however, that drinking water alone may not have this effect. In order to feel satiated (not hungry), our bodies need bulk, calories and nutrients.
***Not my words, copied and pasted***0 -
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?0 -
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.0 -
Drinking water before a meal can help make you feel full and therefore make it more likely you won't eat a lot.
And you'll probably be hungry again an hour later because hunger means your body needs CALORIES and NUTRIENTS, not room taken up in your stomach.
Okay sassypants, drinking a glass of water before eating helps you feel full faster so that you are less likely to OVEREAT. It takes our bodies about 20 minutes to recognize when it's no longer hungry, and how many people actually take 20 minutes to enjoy their meal? This trick helps you recognize being full before you can stuff your face full of everything in front of you.
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways. << Even if you don't drink water before a meal you may still end up eating more later.
Just because someone uses the trick of drinking water before meals to lower the amount they eat doesn' t mean they don't have willpower.
It's a good idea to drink water before eating because, like I said previously, sometimes our bodies confuse hunger and thirst. Drinking water first is a good idea to ensure that it's actual HUNGER that you're feeling and not feeling it due to dehydration.0 -
I had the same question so I went looking for the study conducted. Two groups, the first were given a 16 oz bottle of water and told to drink a half hour before each meal, the second were given a 16 oz bottle of water but were not given directions on when to drink it. I believe both group dieted. After 12 weeks the group that drank the water before their meal lost 15 pounds, the other group lost 10. Never drink lots of water after a meal, that will just give you indigestion. The study was conducted at Stanford, I believe the results were published in "Obesity Journal"0
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Our bodies also tend to confuse thirst for hunger. Sometimes when we feel hungry it's because we need water.... it doesn't always mean one needs to eat.
I've experienced this phenomenon exactly once in the last two decades of my life. I was hungry after I'd finished eating, and I didn't know why. Then I started drinking water, and it actually helped. (I'd been awake for 24 hours, and my body was dehydrated.)
However, most of the time it doesn't work, and I'm afraid it may encourage people to sip water in order to curb actual, real hunger that needs to be sated with food.
Otherwise, taking in mind that people don't drink water as much as they should, it's probably good advice.0 -
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
You were the one that brought up eating slowly which was surprising to me given what you were arguing. You say that "water does not supply nutrients or calories." Ignoring the fact that that's blatantly wrong, are you saying that eating slowly does supply nutrients or calories?
In other words, why do you believe that eating slowly is good for weight loss? If I were to eat a meal slowly would I be less hungry an hour later than if I ate that meal quickly and used water to force myself to feel full? That could very well be true, but I'm not sure if that's what you're saying or not.0 -
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
Water does have minerals in it. Water is REQUIRED by the body.
Dehydration leads to a feeling of hunger. Dehydration will not let your body process the food properly.
Having time or not has nothing to do with will power or proper portions.
Everyone has their own little tricks in this journey. If you eat the same portion slowly or drink a glass of water and eat the same portion you will have the same chance at winding up hungry later on.
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And I think you mean either Brain Surgery or Rocket Science... Not rocket surgery.0 -
Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
Water does have minerals in it. Water is REQUIRED by the body.
Dehydration leads to a feeling of hunger. Dehydration will not let your body process the food properly.
Having time or not has nothing to do with will power or proper portions.
Everyone has their own little tricks in this journey. If you eat the same portion slowly or drink a glass of water and eat the same portion you will have the same chance at winding up hungry later on.
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And I think you mean either Brain Surgery or Rocket Science... Not rocket surgery.
It's a saying. Welcome to 2012, enjoy your stay.0 -
Attitude much?
Anyways, I was here to help the other poster which I have.0 -
LOL!!!!!!!! I thought it was Rocket Science too (????)LOEating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
Water does have minerals in it. Water is REQUIRED by the body.
Dehydration leads to a feeling of hunger. Dehydration will not let your body process the food properly.
Having time or not has nothing to do with will power or proper portions.
Everyone has their own little tricks in this journey. If you eat the same portion slowly or drink a glass of water and eat the same portion you will have the same chance at winding up hungry later on.
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And I think you mean either Brain Surgery or Rocket Science... Not rocket surgery.0 -
LOL Yes you did and I thank you for it! :-)Attitude much?
Anyways, I was here to help the other poster which I have.0 -
I have heard that you should drink a glass of water before your meals. You will feel fuller faster...?? I dont know, I just drink a LOT of water all day and am CONSTANTLY going to the restroom. But, it feels good to drink lots of water.0
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I agree with previous post we do confuse thirst for hunger I have noticed when I dont drink water I tend to binge alot and when I have my good 3 to 4 16.9oz water bottles that day I dont binge or binge way less. JMO0
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Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
Ummm...rocket surgery? :laugh:0 -
I know that was freakin HILARIOUS!!!!! LMBOOOO!!!!! :laugh:Eating slowly is part of willpower. If you don't have that, then sure, drink your water and end up eating more later, anyways.
In your example, eating slowly would have the same effect as drinking water. So, in that case, if you're saying drinking water will cause you to eat more later, so would eating slowly.
Also, eating fast may not mean you don't have willpower. What if you're in a hurry to get somewhere?
That's not what I said at all, if you would take the time to read above. Water does not supply nutrients or calories. Food does. Eating food slowly stops hunger by sating it, water stops it by temporarily fooling your body. You will still end up hungry later.
If you don't have time, get some will power and eat proper portions then. It's not rocket surgery, guys.
Ummm...rocket surgery? :laugh:0 -
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rocket surgery
Herp derp. Maybe just welcome to 2000, try catching up from there.0 -
I had the same question so I went looking for the study conducted. Two groups, the first were given a 16 oz bottle of water and told to drink a half hour before each meal, the second were given a 16 oz bottle of water but were not given directions on when to drink it. I believe both group dieted. After 12 weeks the group that drank the water before their meal lost 15 pounds, the other group lost 10. Never drink lots of water after a meal, that will just give you indigestion. The study was conducted at Stanford, I believe the results were published in "Obesity Journal"
I believe you need to drink water about 20 minutes before you eat and then eat slowly. A friend of mine had the "sugery" and that is what they taugh and the reason was to drink the water to flush out the system before you eat. That way your body could process all of the nutirents in the food. They recommended NOT drinking fluids with your meal and that you should take at least 30 minutes to eat each meal.0 -
Maybe this will help Maybe not
Why Drinking Water Is Important for Weight Loss
Diet and Weight Loss Tutorial
There are many reasons why it is important to drink water, especially if you are dieting:
•Initial weight loss is largely due to loss of water, and you need to drink an adequate amount of water in order to avoid dehydration.
•The process of burning calories requires an adequate supply of water in order to function efficiently; dehydration slows down the fat-burning process.
•Burning calories creates toxins (think of the exhaust coming out of your car), and water plays a vital role in flushing them out of your body.
•Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume; a reduction in blood volume causes a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles; and a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles can make you feel tired.
•Water helps maintain muscle tone by assisting muscles in their ability to contract, and it lubricates your joints. Proper hydration can help reduce muscle and joint soreness when exercising.
•A healthy (weight loss) diet includes a good amount of fiber. But while fiber is normally helpful to your digestive system, without adequate fluids it can cause constipation instead of helping to eliminate it.
•Drinking water with a meal may make you feel full sooner and therefore satisfied eating less. Note, however, that drinking water alone may not have this effect. In order to feel satiated (not hungry), our bodies need bulk, calories and nutrients.
***Not my words, copied and pasted***
Yes ^^ That.
Water is necessary for EVERYTHING that happens in your body. 0 -
The biological impact of drinking water before a meal is negligible. In fact, the effect of drinking neat water on weight loss in general is massively overhyped.
It may have psychological or appetite suppressant effect on some people, but that is entirely different to actually affecting your fat loss by itself. If you consume a calorie excess you will gain weight no matter how much water you drink. If you eat a calorie deficit, hit your macros, you will lose weight, regardless of how much neat water you drink.
As long as you stay hydrated from any source, thinking to drink neat water is just another complication to what is a very simple process.0 -
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rocket surgery
Herp derp. Maybe just welcome to 2000, try catching up from there.
Urban dictionary? Really? Try Webster. Although I'm not really sure why I'm posting this. Anyone who uses "herp derp" in their vocabulary probably doesn't know who Webster is. But since you seem so happy and friendly...cheers! :drinker:0 -
Ahhhhhh so this is where you got your "Intelligent" grammer from.......sounds about right ;-)http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rocket surgery
Herp derp. Maybe just welcome to 2000, try catching up from there.0 -
Ahhhhhh so this is where you got your "Intelligent" grammer from.......sounds about right ;-)http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rocket surgery
Herp derp. Maybe just welcome to 2000, try catching up from there.
^^ HAHAHAH0
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