Water is a great weight-loss tool. It is inexpensive and readily available. Water can help you lose weight because it helps stimulate your metabolism and because it satisfies food cravings. Often, the body confuses thirst for hunger so you end up eating when a simple glass of water would have suppressed your appetite. Water helps nourish and energize the body, which can help you exercise longer and more efficiently. It also helps stimulate the digestive tract and flush out toxins for better overall health.
Step 1
Drink water whenever you feel hungry. Wait 20 minutes before eating anything to see if you still feel hungry. Often the water stops hunger pangs, and you no longer feel the need to eat.
Step 2
Carry water in a bottle everywhere you go so you can sip it throughout the day. This will keep you hydrated and energized all day. It will also help you meet your water intake goals without you putting in the effort. Just remember, for the first few days you will have to visit the restroom more often.
Step 3
Add some flavor to your water. Perhaps you don't enjoy water and want something with more flavor. It is easy to grab a soda or high-calorie fruit juice in lieu of water because it simply tastes better. Try squeezing fresh lemon or lime to your water to add flavor.
Step 4
Get extra water through fruits and vegetables. You don't have to drink water to get vital water into your system. Fruits and vegetables are a great way to lose weight with water because their high-water content fills you up. Also the act of chewing allows your brain to know it was fed which can further reduce cravings. Fruits and vegetable are also high in fiber, which fills you up and improves digestive system function.
Step 5
Drink at least eight cups of water daily. If you exercise rigorously, you may need more to compensate for what you lost during your workout. You can weight yourself before and immediately after a workout. For every pound lost, drink 16 oz. of water.
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