Scientists have disputed if
water has any effect on
weight loss, but almost 59%
of adults in the US believe
it does, and these are some
of the reasons why. For those looking
for the light at the end of the tunnel,
why not try water to help you lose
weight? Here are a few reasons why
you need to think of water as an
assistant in weight loss.
1. Keep hydrated, eat less
When you are dehydrated you tend to
eat more. This is because we want to
eat more than we want to drink water.
Whenever you're hungry, you grab
food the minute the signal is sent but
we tend to ignore our thirst signal until
it becomes unbearable. Almost 75% of
us are dehydrated at any one time. So
try to take some water when you find
yourself next time you're craving food
in between meals.
TIP: Drink water (1 glass) about half
an hour before a meal, but not closer.
Drinking too close to the meal dilutes
your stomach acid.
2. Reduce calories
Drinking water regularly prevents you
from drinking high calorie drinks that
will increase your weight. Instead of
water we tend to replace it with milk
flavoured coffee, tea, fruit juices,
and soft drinks. These drinks are high
in calories so switching to water you of
course consume less calories.
3. Increased energy
Even being a little dehydrated can
cause you to lose energy and be
sluggish and we tend to go for high
calorie snacks to motivate us. Drinking
water helps to boost energy and you
will want to use it for exercise which
helps to reduce your weight and you
will consume less calories.
4. Boost your metabolism
Drinking more water (especially cold
water) helps to increase the energy
you expend even while at rest - up to
400 kilojoules for every two liters of
water you drink.
TIP: When you're tired of plain old
water, add some lemon for flavor, or a
bit of fruit juice (10%).
5. Healthy Joints
Sometimes we feel like our joints need
some lubrication, and water helps to do
this. Water is a main component of
synovial fluid that is found in the
joints, and helps to reduce friction and
protect your joints from injury.
TIP: Eat foods with high water
concentration. Grapefruit contains
91% water. Watermelon and
strawberries contain 92% water.
Cucumber and lettuce contain 96%
water.
6. Liver functions
Your liver helps to remove waste from
your body and to metabolize fat.
Drinking water regularly helps the liver
to carry out its functions unhindered.
7. Body health consciousness
Humans are creatures of habit and
carrying a water bottle everyday can
help you to take better care of your
body as you set your goal to drink at
least two liters of water everyday. You
will start to slowly become conscious of
you food intake and exercises.
TIP: When you have a headache don't
always rush to get an aspirin, take
some water instead and you might find
that headache was just your body
telling you to take some water.
8. Muscle build up
We sometimes find our muscles aren't
as strong as they look and this is
because dehydration causes loss of
muscle strength and slow muscle
response. Staying hydrated before and
after doing exercise helps with muscle
growth and response.
TIP: Being thirsty means you are
dehydrated. Try to drink water at
regular intervals, and don't wait to get
thirsty.
We are always advised to drink 2 liters
of water everyday (equivalent to eight
glasses of water). This, however, is
completely dependent on the individual.
For example, people who are active and
sweat a lot may need more water than
those who are not as active. Don't
overdo your consumption, as it can
cause water toxicity, which can lead to
death. Keep to the safe threshold of
two liters of water (67 ounces).
Don't always go for the high energy
foods or candy to boost you in a day,
as they help only to increase your
weight and make you lose the energy
you need shortly after. Drinking water
as you should will help to keep you
healthy, as your body will get rid of
waste efficiently and you will never be
at a loss of energy when you need
some to go through the day
water has any effect on
weight loss, but almost 59%
of adults in the US believe
it does, and these are some
of the reasons why. For those looking
for the light at the end of the tunnel,
why not try water to help you lose
weight? Here are a few reasons why
you need to think of water as an
assistant in weight loss.
1. Keep hydrated, eat less
When you are dehydrated you tend to
eat more. This is because we want to
eat more than we want to drink water.
Whenever you're hungry, you grab
food the minute the signal is sent but
we tend to ignore our thirst signal until
it becomes unbearable. Almost 75% of
us are dehydrated at any one time. So
try to take some water when you find
yourself next time you're craving food
in between meals.
TIP: Drink water (1 glass) about half
an hour before a meal, but not closer.
Drinking too close to the meal dilutes
your stomach acid.
2. Reduce calories
Drinking water regularly prevents you
from drinking high calorie drinks that
will increase your weight. Instead of
water we tend to replace it with milk
flavoured coffee, tea, fruit juices,
and soft drinks. These drinks are high
in calories so switching to water you of
course consume less calories.
3. Increased energy
Even being a little dehydrated can
cause you to lose energy and be
sluggish and we tend to go for high
calorie snacks to motivate us. Drinking
water helps to boost energy and you
will want to use it for exercise which
helps to reduce your weight and you
will consume less calories.
4. Boost your metabolism
Drinking more water (especially cold
water) helps to increase the energy
you expend even while at rest - up to
400 kilojoules for every two liters of
water you drink.
TIP: When you're tired of plain old
water, add some lemon for flavor, or a
bit of fruit juice (10%).
5. Healthy Joints
Sometimes we feel like our joints need
some lubrication, and water helps to do
this. Water is a main component of
synovial fluid that is found in the
joints, and helps to reduce friction and
protect your joints from injury.
TIP: Eat foods with high water
concentration. Grapefruit contains
91% water. Watermelon and
strawberries contain 92% water.
Cucumber and lettuce contain 96%
water.
6. Liver functions
Your liver helps to remove waste from
your body and to metabolize fat.
Drinking water regularly helps the liver
to carry out its functions unhindered.
7. Body health consciousness
Humans are creatures of habit and
carrying a water bottle everyday can
help you to take better care of your
body as you set your goal to drink at
least two liters of water everyday. You
will start to slowly become conscious of
you food intake and exercises.
TIP: When you have a headache don't
always rush to get an aspirin, take
some water instead and you might find
that headache was just your body
telling you to take some water.
8. Muscle build up
We sometimes find our muscles aren't
as strong as they look and this is
because dehydration causes loss of
muscle strength and slow muscle
response. Staying hydrated before and
after doing exercise helps with muscle
growth and response.
TIP: Being thirsty means you are
dehydrated. Try to drink water at
regular intervals, and don't wait to get
thirsty.
We are always advised to drink 2 liters
of water everyday (equivalent to eight
glasses of water). This, however, is
completely dependent on the individual.
For example, people who are active and
sweat a lot may need more water than
those who are not as active. Don't
overdo your consumption, as it can
cause water toxicity, which can lead to
death. Keep to the safe threshold of
two liters of water (67 ounces).
Don't always go for the high energy
foods or candy to boost you in a day,
as they help only to increase your
weight and make you lose the energy
you need shortly after. Drinking water
as you should will help to keep you
healthy, as your body will get rid of
waste efficiently and you will never be
at a loss of energy when you need
some to go through the day
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