Does fluid intake really make a difference?

[BuxomBarrister]

I am rubbish at drinking water - really rubbish. I just never feel thirsty and have to force it down. Wouldn't surprise me if I drink a max 2 pints a day.

Anyway, I did Exante before (see sig) and was succesful with it despite low water intake.

Does it really make that much of a difference? Surely it is simply calories in/out that equals weight-loss? Struggling to understand how water intake would make a difference?

Anyone find they lost more by upping their fluids? Or vice versa?

 

[Pinkie :)]

Bit long winded, but here's your answer...

Xx

Water and Weight Loss – How Water Helps Kidney Function By having the right amount of water you are ensuring that your kidneys are functioning properly. If the kidneys don’t have enough water then the liver has to step in to help. The problem with this is that one of the liver’s functions is to help burn fat. So if you don’t have enough water then the liver is less efficient at helping burn excess body fat. Digestive System Water also helps with the digestion and absorption of food. What does this mean for weight loss? Well it means if you don’t get enough water you won’t get the full benefits of the nutrients in the foods you eat. Additionally if you don’t get enough water you run the risk of getting constipated. Water assists excretion of waste from your bowels and kidneys. Regulates Body Temperature Water regulates your body temperature. If you don’t have enough water your skin cannot properly cool you down. There are claims that drinking ice cold water assists in losing weight. The thought is that ice cold water creates an increase in burning calories as your body has to work harder to heat up back to body temperature. This ice cold water and weight loss theory however is widely debated. Nutrient Transportation Your blood is about 83% water and blood is your transport system for moving nutrients around in your body. If you are dehydrated your blood is thicker, making your body work harder to circulate the blood. Not only is it harder for your body to receive the nutrients from the foods you eat, but your oxygen is not being circulated as efficiently. As a result, your brain becomes less active and your body feels fatigued and tired. This makes it harder to get a good workout and burn calories. Appetite Suppressant I know I already mentioned this earlier, but I just wanted to reiterate why water and weight loss are a great pair. Reducing your cravings and appetite in order to lose weight is a critical success factor. The beauty of using water to curb your appetite is it’s free and readily available. No need for over the counter suppressants. Water is a natural appetite suppressant. In fact, Doctor F. Batmanghelidj MD, author of “Your Body’s Many Cries For Water” says most times your “hunger” is your body asking for water – not food. Water Weight Loss I don’t mean water and weight loss; I simply mean losing excess water weight. Water weight loss is not fat loss or pounds lost but rather shedding water your body is retaining. If you are feeling bloated and carrying excess water weight, then the best solution is to drink more water. That’s right! Drinking water sends a signal to your body that it is getting the proper supply of water so it no longer needs to retain water. So the best way to lose water weight is to drink water. Other Benefits of Water Beyond Weight Loss Now that we have established that water is a weight loss aid, let’s talk about some of the other benefits you can get from drinking water. Lubricates the Joints Helps Maintain Muscle Tone Maintains Healthy Skin Tone Improves Energy Increases your Mental and Physical Performance Reduces Headaches and Dizziness

 

[willowmcg]

How about trying the water flavourings? I bought the multi pack, but have only tried the peach so far and it is lovely made with hot water, not tried it in cold yet.
Or keep a water bottle with you and just keep sipping from it?