Water and Weightloss

Everywhere we are urged to drink more water. Your leader at class will tell you as will every weightloss magazine but why? What does it do? How does it work

All functions within the body require the presence of water. A well hydrated body enables these functions to occur quickly and efficiently. All chemical processes involve energy metabolism and drinking plenty of water will make us feel more energetic and boost our metabolic rate. Water makes your metabolism burn calories 3% faster.

Drinking water is important if you're trying to lose weight, some studies have shown that thirst and hunger sensations are triggered together. If there is a slight dehydration the thirst mechanism may be mistaken for hunger and you may eat when the body is actually craving fluid. As most food contains some water, if you do not drink much you may be subconsciously driven to eat more to gain the necessary water supply but this also means you also gain the undesired effects of increased calorie consumption.