Why is it so important to drink water (at least 8 glasses per day) when you are trying to lose weight or burn fat (in my case belly fat)???
2006-10-21 08:17:55 · 49 answers · asked by Sunna 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
While it is true that water makes you feel full, this is not the most important factor in weight loss. In order to lose weight, your cells must remain hydrated. When they become dehydrated, the body's natural defense mechanism will try to "hold on" to all the moisture it can by retaining fat. If the cells are fully hydrated, the body can more easily burn fat. Water also helps flush toxins from the system. If your urine is dark, you are not getting enough water. An easy way to determine the amount of water you need is to figure one ounce of water per pound of body weight. This sounds like a lot of water, but it will really make a difference in your overall health as well. A good diet and execrcise program are also essential.
2006-10-21 08:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water helps to facilitiate the fat burning! Think of it like this - when you drink water, it washes away the fat inside your body like a shower.
Other good reasons is that:
1) it fills up your stomach so that you don't eat as much
2) when you think you are hungry between mealtimes and feel like snacking, your body may actually just be thirsty, NOT hungry. The thirst mechanism is weak and often mistaken for hunger.
PS - when you drink water, drink it cold. Technically water at room temperature is better for your body, but colder water will burn more calories because your body will try to warm it up!
2006-10-21 08:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a starvation diet and at first your body's metabolism will shut down and you will barely burn any calories and thus fat because your body is starving. Eventually, your body will start to burn fat for fuel but at this point your body will be suffering from malnutrition. Your body will also eventually burn muscle as well for energy which is also bad plus many bad this happen when your body doesn't get the nutrition it needs. Some early side affects will be that your nails will turn yellow and your gums will bleed. But hey at least you'll be losing weight. My advice: Drink plenty of water along with a balanced diet and exercise. Water will help boost your metabolism as long as its with a proper diet.
2016-03-18 22:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water is great for aiding weight lose I'm sure that is the secret to all diets because on every diet they always tell you to drink loads of water
2006-10-21 08:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by Gossip81 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-21 18:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps you eliminate toxins created by exercise etc. and it also helps you feel less hungry, esp. if you drink warm, herbal teas once in a while.
Often thirst is misinterpreted as hunger; whenever you get the munchies between meals, have a cold drink of water first; you'll be surprised how often you realise you really were thirsty.
2006-10-21 08:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, bu it is true taht if you want to lose weight you got to drink water. I am also trying to lose weight and I try to drink 3 litres per day.
2006-10-21 08:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 reasons: 1) water accelerates your metabolism and 2) it gives you the sensation of being "full" so that helps you not to eat snacks, coz u have a full stomach. And for the belly fat, try doing abs, i know.. it's not that fun, but it helps! And if you do them, just 3 days a week coz if you work on your abs everyday you risk of enduring the fat! good luck!
2006-10-21 08:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by acbm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am doin the same thing, the thing is water takes up the space in your tummy when you drink it so you don't get hungrey any more and no matter how much water you drink it ALL comes out no matter what. so in that case you loose weight.
Your welcome
2006-10-21 08:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water
2016-04-01 01:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋