Why water for losing weight

[peep]

Hi
I read the article on weight loss via water but have also heard that water helps out more with your metabolism. Your body doesn't break down the water so I was wondering why it helps?

thanks a bunch

[j0s1ah]

Water has no calories. When you drink only water, you are replacing all the sugar calories from juice, soda, ect.. And when you have less to use, your body will tap into fat deposits for energy.

[Ando55]

Also, whenever you up your water intake it will flush out the excess water your body has. The more you drink, the more likely your body will flush out excess water it holds. The less you drink; the more your body will try and retain water to keep bodily functions stable.

[DBcrusher]

Originally Posted by Ando55

Also, whenever you up your water intake it will flush out the excess water your body has. The more you drink, the more likely your body will flush out excess water it holds. The less you drink; the more your body will try and retain water to keep bodily functions stable.

^^ Exactly. You should always be drinking tons of water, whether your cutting or bulking, water is key. I drink almost 2 gallons a day on training days.

[jacentk2]

Also....make sure the water to cool or cold or iced. In order for you body to use the water for normal processes (We are 70% water), the body has to heat up the water first....which uses energy....which uses fat.

[big g]

these are all good points, simply put your body needs water to work. this comes back to homeostasis. if you do all of the basics for your body to work properly then if can focus on other things that are insufficient

[jmnewsome]

Originally Posted by j0s1ah

Water has no calories. When you drink only water, you are replacing all the sugar calories from juice, soda, ect.. And when you have less to use, your body will tap into fat deposits for energy.

i was gonna say the same, except you said it much better. totally right! it's the best way to quench thirst, stay hydrated and eliminate unnecessary caloric intake..... you save a lot calories..

[jmnewsome]

Originally Posted by big g

these are all good points, simply put your body needs water to work. this comes back to homeostasis. if you do all of the basics for your body to work properly then if can focus on other things that are insufficient

there ya go...exactly!

ps - love your avatar..funny!

[big g]

im glad you like it, i thought it was funny too

[SarahPT&SN]

I wrote an article on water intake and fat loss that will be in my e book that's coming out shortly (YAY!). Some of the reasons it's important for fat loss:

-If you don't drink adequate water your kidneys will dump their workout on the liver, which is then less able to metabolize fat
-it helps the endocrine gland function properly. This will cause more fat to be used as fuel.
-Drinking water actually decreases fluid retention. When we don’t drink enough water the body will store as much as it can under the skin.
-Water also helps maintain proper muscle tone by assisting muscles with their natural ability to contract.

Sarah