We all know that drinking water has a lot of amazing benefits. But can it help to lose weight? The answer is yes. Not only does water flush out harmful toxins, but it also helps to speed up the metabolism rate of the body, causing you to burn calories quicker.
According to Healthline, a study of overweight women examined the effects of increasing water intake to over 1 liter (34 oz) per day. They found that over a 12-month period, this resulted in an extra 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of weight loss.
Additionally, drinking water helps the body shed stored up water, causing you to lose water weight. However, you’ve to drink the required 2 liters of water or more to lose weight. Here’s how engaging in water therapy can accelerate your weight loss journey.
Drink a glass before a meal
Drinking a glass of water before you eat will make you feel fuller, hence cause you to consume fewer calories. A study conducted in 2010 showed that people who drank a glass of water before every meal lost approximately 1 pound weekly.
Replace sodas and beer with water
Get rid of all sodas and beers and replace them with water and you’ll see yourself shed some pounds. An average bottle of coca-cola contains 130 calories so if you quit drinking sodas and beers and instead drink water, you’ll be building a good calorie deficit which helps you lose weight.
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Drink water when hungry
Sometimes, all you need to quench that gnawing hunger is a healthy drink of water. The brain tells you you’re hungry but sometimes, you’re only just dehydrated. Instead of snacking on that calorie-packed pie, you can continue to drink water and see the hunger pangs abate.
Drink it ice cold
According to WebMD, drinking ice cold water speeds up your metabolism because your body has to work harder to warm up the cold water thus making you lose weight.
Good to note
Hitting the gym while you eat fewer calories and drink more water is very essential to reaching your weight loss goals.
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