Why do many people have the perception that water doesn't help you lose weight?

Question

From what I have noticed the statement that water helps people lose weight is credible because it is supported by the biochemical processes of metabolism that occurs in the body. Water is essential for metabolism, so naturally, more fat would be burned when the amount of water for metabolism to occur is greater. Just wondering why several people feel that this is a myth, when it has scientific basis...

Answer 1

Water is necessary for the metabolism of fat, and dehydration therefore impedes fat loss. Furthermore, drinking more water can avert hunger pangs and so help a diet. However, some answerers are recommending that people trying to lose weight should drink much more water than they need, which could lead to other problems and won't actually work as an alternative to exercise.

Answer 2

I think we think that because it's too easy! Losing weight is supposed to be a lot of work and basically expensive so just drinking a lot of water when there are literally hundreds of lose weight drinks, bars, and pills on the market is just very hard to believe.

Answer 3

Obviously, people do not listen to weight loss facts or advice in this country (the US), or we wouldn't have such an obese population. I'm not in great shape, but I do drink my water every day and I agree with you, it makes so much sense from a metabolic angle. Also, it simply makes you feel "full" and that keeps you from eating so much! People generally like to drink soft drinks and things that taste sweet to them, so trying to convince them to drink more water is like trying to convince them not to eat at McDonald's, which is proven to be horrible for you.

Answer 4

Its a known fact that carbs produce water in the body so try cuttin down on the carbs for one week and you will lose about 5 to ten pounds of water.
Now when you lose water you need water and thats where water plays a huge part in your diet.

You also lose water when you sweat.

Answer 5

because some people retain water temporarily. so when they start drinking water, they'll actually gain a little weight, and won't have the patience to let their body metabolize it all. so they think it doesn't work.

Answer 6

Water in and of itself will not take off the weight, the people that dispute it are usually the ones that have the experience!

Answer 7

measure out what you re eating

Answer 8

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini

Answer 9

fast food is salty food if you cut back on the salt in a few weeks youll be able to better taste the natural salts in food and may not crave the junk as much as you used to

Answer 10

Better to drink warm water with lemon and honey