HOW TO LOOSE WEIGHT BY USING WATER
today we’re going to be talking about how to drink water lose weight the scientific benefits of drinking more water and how much water you should be drinking.
let’s point out the obvious your body is made up of 65 h2o molecules or water the human body on average can survive three weeks without food but only three days without water it’s the most abundant nutrient in body making it pretty obvious that getting in the right amount can benefit your health.
here’s exactly why drinking water helps us lose weight
number one it increases resting caloric expenditure in a study of overweight women increasing one’s daily water intake over a 12-month period helped them lose an average of 4.4 pounds this was impressive because these women made no alterations to their lives other than increasing their water in fact people’s resting energy expenditure has been shown to increase by 24 to 30 percent within 10 minutes of drinking water so drinking naturally increases resting calorie burn.
number two people naturally eat less when they drink water in one study two groups of dieters were separated one group drinking water before meals and one group not drinking water before meals the ones who drink water before they ate lost 44 percent more weight than the group that did not another study showed that drinking water before breakfast reduced the amount of calories consumed during the meal by 13.
number three water replaces calorie-filled drinks since water is free of calories it is generally linked to a reduced calorie intake studies have shown that people who drink mostly water in their day consume 200 less calories per day than those who do not.
number four water is muscle fuel your muscles are about 80 water and not surprisingly optimal hydration is key for lean muscle growth seeing as the more lean muscle you have on your body the higher resting metabolism will be this is another way that water helps you lose weight.
proper hydration has been shown to improve brain performance improve digestion high water intake ensures that the uh bowels move smoothly pain prevention cartilage the rubbery material coating our bones is 85 water and staying properly hydrated makes sure our joints move smoothly so getting in the right water is key for being healthy as well losing weight.
the best times to drink water for weight loss
1. right when you wake up a warm glass of lemon water in the morning helps to build a healthy habit and boost the metabolism .
2. 30 minutes before your meals this will help you naturally eat less calories and consume the proper amount of food.
3. when you’re getting hungry our brain often confuses being hungry for being thirsty so next time those midday cravings hit ,try a glass of water before eating a snack you’ll be surprised how often you’re not really hungry and your brain is simply bored how much to drink per day. you’ve probably heard the saying about drinking eight cups of water a day however this
number is completely random it’s a good place to start but water requirements depend entirely on the individual and most of the studies performed people are drinking one to two liters or four eight eight ounce glasses of water glasses a day may be the perfect amount for some and too little for others a quick check to see how hydrated you are is to look at your urine as it should be mostly clear with a tinge of yellow and no real smell a strong yellow color indicates that you’re not hydrated enough and need to drink more. also be aware that drinking liquids like tea does count towards your daily total.
let’s finish with a few strategies to get in more.
- water number one buy a big bpa free water bottle this is an easier way to keep track .
- number two rubber bands wrap a rubber band around your bottle every time you drink a cup of water to keep track
- number three add some fruit water can get boring for some people and adding cucumber or other fruits helps to add some flavor your water.
finally if you’re still forgetting
set a reminder on your smartphone you can do this yourself or use an app to keep track of your daily intake.
