How Much Water Should I Drink to Lose Weight?

How much water should I drink to lose weight? Research studies have shown that 30 to 59% of U.S. adults who try to lose weight increase their water intake. And the reason is because the more water you drink daily the less food you will want to eat. If you drink enough water daily, it will send a signal to your brain that your stomach is full. And the result is you will have less of an appetite to eat.

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There was a study in overweight women examining the effects of drinking water which was over 1 liter per day. And the result was that over a 12-month period there was an additional 2KG of weight loss. There were also other studies that monitored people that were overweight who drank up to 1.5 liters of water. The studies revealed a reduction in body mass index, weight, waist circumference and body fat.

There are studies that have shown that drinking water before meals will make you eat less food and reduce your appetite. There was a study in middle aged, overweight, and obese participants who drank water before each meal lost 44% more weight compared to a group that did not drink more water.

There was another study that showed that drinking water before breakfast reduced the number of calories consumed during the meal by 13%.

Research studies have shown that drinking 1 to 2 liters of water daily can help facilitate weight-loss. 1 to 2 liters is equal to 4 to 8 glasses of water daily. It is important that you can obtain 20% of your water intake just from eating fruits and vegetables daily because it contains water.

Whether you are a teenager, child, young adult, or elderly, drinking water will help you eat less food and is a great catalyst to help you lose weight.

“Research studies have shown that drinking 1 to 2 liters of water daily can help facilitate weight-loss. 1 to 2 liters is equal to 4 to 8 glasses of water daily.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

The Bottom Line is drinking up to 6 to 8 glasses of water daily will suppress your appetite and tame your cravings. And the result is this will aid weight loss. Drinking water is the best beverage you can ever drink when it comes to your overall health.

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