There is a lot of information circulating about drinking water during a weight loss program. Can it really help you lose weight? And if so, how? In this article, the Clinique Maigrir en Santé takes stock of the issue. Enjoy reading!

The effects of water on the body

In addition to compensating for fluid losses (sweat, urine, stools, secretions, etc.), the water we drink every day helps to:

• To eliminate toxins;
• To facilitate digestion;
• To lubricate the joints;
• To maintain body temperature at 37°C;
• To have a balanced blood and lymphatic volume.

But did you know that when you have a craving, water can act as a natural appetite suppressant? In fact, it has been proven that the habit of drinking 1 or 2 glasses of water about 30 minutes before a meal encourages you to eat less, which promotes effortless weight loss. Try it, it costs nothing!

Feelings of hunger and thirst

Additionally, hunger and thirst send nearly identical notifications to the brain. This means that when you think you're hungry, you may actually just be thirsty! So the next time you feel hungry between meals, drink some water to see if that's enough to keep you going.

Research with amazing results!

Since it provides energy to the body, water helps burn calories. For example, studies conducted in the United States and England have shown that people who disciplined themselves to drink more than 2 liters of water a day while on a diet lost about 1,5 kilos more than those who only drank when they felt thirsty. Interesting, isn't it?

So does water actually help with weight loss?

It's true: drinking water can help you lose those extra pounds as part of a weight-loss program. To motivate yourself, get yourself a cute reusable bottle today!

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