If you are trying to lose weight, you will surely know that making simple changes in your lifestyle can bring the results you want.
What are these changes? Of course, walking more, reducing stress levels (as much as possible), getting restful and quality sleep and drinking more water.
But can increasing your water intake really help you reach your goals? And if so, how much water should you drink to help you lose weight?
Why is drinking water important whether you want to lose weight or not?
Before we get into the potential role of water in weight loss, you should know the basic benefits of staying hydrated. For starters, drinking the recommended amount of fluids each day – whether it’s straight water or liquids like herbal tea, coffee, smoothies or soups – helps your body function properly. Fluids play a role in certain metabolic processes, such as digesting carbohydrates, fats and proteins and breaking down the vitamins you consume.
With the contribution of fluids, they break down into a form that can be absorbed and used by your body. In addition, staying hydrated helps your body eliminate waste (through sweating, urination and defecation), while reducing the risk of kidney stones and reducing dry skin.
In addition to supporting essential bodily functions, drinking plenty of fluids is key to keeping your energy levels high. One of the first signs of even one [ελαφριάς] of dehydration is fatigue — that is, feeling a little sluggish and tired.
Can water help you lose weight?
You must be wondering how water helps with weight loss, and the answer is simple. Being well hydrated can reduce food intake to a degree. Mild dehydration can make you feel tired and usually in these cases, you turn to your beloved processed carbohydrates (cookies, chips, crackers) and sugar for an energy boost.
The reason; Carbohydrates are digested quickly, raise blood sugar levels in about 15 minutes and release mood-boosting serotonin. Many times, however, this is simply a cause of severe dehydration.
This simply means that being well hydrated on a daily basis can limit pointless snacking (many intermediate meals).
Of course, it doesn’t mean that if you’re well hydrated, you won’t crave a sweet or your favorite chips at some point, you just greatly reduce the chances if you have water as your ally.
Water makes you feel full and full before a meal.
When you drink water (or any liquid) your stomach expands and certain neurons that detect a “stretch” in the organ tell your brain that you are full. Consequently, when you drink water before a meal, there is a chance that you will reach fullness earlier due to these conditions.
How much water should you drink to aid in weight loss?
You may be wondering, “how much water should I drink to lose weight?” but the answer is quite complicated. On the one hand, because simply by drinking more water you will not achieve weight loss and on the other hand, because each body needs different percentages of fluids, always depending on its gender, age and physical activity.
Whether you want to lose weight or not, I would advise you to include water in your daily life, as its benefits are multiple, and being well hydrated is very important for your body.
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