Drinking Water and Weight Loss
I know it may be hard for some to believe, but there is a close connection between drinking water and weight loss. In fact, I consider proper hydration to be the single most important factor in losing weight and improving one’s overall health.
I have worked with a number of weight-loss clients over the years who have struggled with drinking enough water each day.
I found that many of those clients were also the ones who experienced the greatest challenge in losing weight. In addition, water therapy is very good for general health. Thus, for centuries a Japanese water therapy is one of home remedies.
A few of the most important reasons that drinking water and weight loss are closely linked is because drinking enough water to stay fully hydrated can (1) suppress appetite naturally, (2) speed metabolism and (3) increase calorie burning. Read more on why water helps to lose weight.
How Much Water to Drink for Weight Loss
woman walking with a water bottle
How much water you drink depends on how much you weigh, how much you exercise, and whether you live in a hot or cold climate. When the temperature is hot or you sweat more during exercise, drink more water.
In general, I recommend getting about one half ounce of filtered drinking water per pound of body weight daily. For example, if you weigh 180 pounds, you would want to drink 90 ounces (or about three quarts).
Since our body can only utilize about 12 to 16 ounces of water at a time, there’s not much point in trying to drink more than that.
Depending on your level of activity, wait at least 30 minutes before drinking more. You can read more about drinking enough water daily to support weight loss.
I know it may be hard for some to believe, but there is a close connection between drinking water and weight loss. In fact, I consider proper hydration to be the single most important factor in losing weight and improving one’s overall health.
I have worked with a number of weight-loss clients over the years who have struggled with drinking enough water each day.
I found that many of those clients were also the ones who experienced the greatest challenge in losing weight. In addition, water therapy is very good for general health. Thus, for centuries a Japanese water therapy is one of home remedies.
A few of the most important reasons that drinking water and weight loss are closely linked is because drinking enough water to stay fully hydrated can (1) suppress appetite naturally, (2) speed metabolism and (3) increase calorie burning. Read more on why water helps to lose weight.
How Much Water to Drink for Weight Loss
woman walking with a water bottle
How much water you drink depends on how much you weigh, how much you exercise, and whether you live in a hot or cold climate. When the temperature is hot or you sweat more during exercise, drink more water.
In general, I recommend getting about one half ounce of filtered drinking water per pound of body weight daily. For example, if you weigh 180 pounds, you would want to drink 90 ounces (or about three quarts).
Since our body can only utilize about 12 to 16 ounces of water at a time, there’s not much point in trying to drink more than that.
Depending on your level of activity, wait at least 30 minutes before drinking more. You can read more about drinking enough water daily to support weight loss.
