If you eat right and exercise but still can't seem to lose those last few pounds, the solution may be as simple as pouring a glass of water. It's suggested that consuming 64 oz. of water daily promotes weight loss. But you need to consider other factors when it comes to drinking water for weight loss.
Consumption
Drinking enough water to replenish what you lose throughout the day is what you should aim for. MayoClinic.com states that you lose about a liter of water daily from sweating, breathing and bowel movements. Drinking 64 oz., or 2 liters, of water daily in addition to eating your normal diet will replace your body's lost fluids. You'll know if you are drinking enough water if you are rarely thirsty and produce about 6 cups of colorless or slightly yellow urine daily.
Metabolism
When you drink the 64 oz. of water that your body needs, your appetite will decrease. Cutting back on portion sizes while consuming two 8-oz. glasses of water before meals will also help you lose weight and keep it off for at least a year, according to an August 2010 study by the American Chemical Society in Boston. This is because drinking water before meals fills your stomach, making you less likely to overeat.
Water Retention
If your body doesn't get enough water, it retains the water it gets, which manifests itself as extra weight and sometimes a lack of thirst. This retained water causes swollen legs, feet and hands. In order to get rid of all the stored liquid, you must drink the amount of water that your body needs.
Energy
When you drink water, your total energy intake drops because you are eliminating the calories associated with other beverages such as sodas, fruit juices and energy drinks. Studies show that consuming 1 liter of water daily increases your annual energy usage by 17,000 calories, or roughly 5 lbs. of fat. Drinking lemon water is also good for weight loss, according to LifeMojo.com. Lemon water also allows you to remove unwanted chemicals and burn extra calories from your body.
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