Drinking Water for Weight Loss

Will water help me lose weight? That's a question that gets asked a lot - particularly after the holiday season when everyone is looking at dropping those extra pounds gained over the holidays.

If you're looking for a fast way to lose weight, drinking lots of water is NOT the answer. Drinking water CAN help you lose weight but it's not the weight loss secret of the ages.

Now having said that, it is important that you know that drinking water can be a help to the dieter. There are some ways that you can make water your weight loss friend. Here are some that I've found useful over the years:

1 - Sipping water throughout the day can help to curb your appetite but it's not going to stop you from getting hungry. Go ahead and keep water on your desk and take a sip often. Remember that room temperature water is better for you than ice cold water.

2 - Drink a large glass of water with your meals and snacks. It will help to make you fell fuller a little longer.

3 - Sip calorie free beverages throughout the day - iced tea with lemon is good if you use a sugar substitute. This can help to curb sweet craving.

4 - And last but not least - here's a final way that I believe water can help you lose weight. Drinking more water means more bathroom breaks. That means more steps that you'll take during the day. If you take the long way around to the rest room, you'll burn even more calories. Better yet, take the long way around where ever you're going - that's what will really help!

4- DO NOT consume more than 8 glasses of water a day. It is possible to drink too much water and that can make you very sick.

So that's it. Drinking water is not the magic weight loss bullet. But, eating a little less and eating lower calorie foods PLUS moving more will get you there - and water can help. Just be sure it's clean, chemical free water.

How clean is your water? Find out more at The Best Water Filters.