Simply drinking more water - but changing neither diet or exercise - will not cause weight loss. However - unless the body is well hydrated possible weight loss will be far from optimal.
Why Drink Water?
- Burning or oxidation of fat releases waste products. You need enough water to flush these from your body.
- The liver requires water in order to process fat. If you are dehydrated you will not burn as much fat.
- If exercising, you deplete your muscles of glycogen (i.e. stored energy). In order to refuel your muscle, the energy (glucose) must be bound to water.
How Much Water is Enough?
There are many opinions on this with many people touting absolute amounts such as 8 glasses a day. This is not particularly helpful as we come in all shapes and sizes, different kind of climates, and different exercise schedules.
However, many of us don't drink enough water, and could benefit from increasing water intake.
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