Did you know that by increasing your water intake to 3-5 extra glasses a day can help you lose weight? That’s right, good ol’ H2O can help you fight the flab and bust all those extra pounds if you drink it regularly. An important point to note is that drinking more water is not a miracle solution, but if you use it correctly, it can be one by aiding your weight loss.
Here are some ways drinking more water can help you lose weight:
Replace All Drinks with Water
First things first, if you are on a caloric deficit diet then ban all those sports drinks or caffeine-based drinks in your diet. No matter what others say, a ‘diet’ coke is not good for your health. Sure, it might be less in calories but the amount of sugar is the same.
Reduce your coffee intake as well. Almost everyone drinks coffee as a miracle drug to get them through the day, but taking lots of caffeine can dehydrate you because it is a natural diuretic.
So, if you are drinking 3-5 cups of coffee a day, it is best to taper it down a cup or two and replace it with a bottle of water. Stop drinking sodas and other carbonated drinks that add on extra sugars down your bloodstream.
Drink 2-3 Glasses of Water Before Meals
Drinking 2-3 glasses of water before every meal can help you eat less. It’s a good way to trick your brain into thinking that the stomach is full so that you naturally end up eating less than usual.
Most people, when they start a new diet or cut back on their portions, find it hard to stick to it and they have more cravings. Drinking water before and after a meal can help you stay satiated for longer periods and you won’t find yourself cheating.
Water Curbs Hunger
Did you know that that when you are hungry or thirsty, your brain releases the same hormone? Most of the times, the snack cravings that you have are just your body wanting some hydration. If you are hungry in between meals, first drink a tall glass of water, wait for 10-15 minutes and see if you are still hungry. People who are chronically thirsty can’t tell the difference between hunger and thirst.
Don’t Wait Until You’re Thirsty
If you are waiting for a parched or dry throat until you take a sip then you are doing your body some serious harm. Always drink a glass of water every hour or so to stay hydrated.
Water and Weight Gain
Drinking more water flushes out all the toxins from your body and helps it to cleanse itself. During a workout, your body sweats and gets dehydrated. You lose salts from your body and your organs need fine tuning that only water can provide. Studies have shown that increasing your intake of water can boost your metabolism, give you more energy and make you more active. This, in turn, helps you lose weight faster.
So, why are you still here reading? Go grab a bottle of water and sip away!
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