how does water help with weight loss?

[jcapulet]

I've read the book and the water FAQ here on ADBB, but so far I can only find the benefits of drinking water. Those reasons alone are why I'm drinking lots of water every day.

I'm just wondering though, how does water impact the atkins way of eating? For example, does it help burn fat?

Thanks

[sporty]

I believe it helps flush OUT the fat.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by jcapulet

I'm just wondering though, how does water impact the atkins way of eating? For example, does it help burn fat?

There is no study (I know of) that proves that water helps in burning fat. However, in my time at ADBB, I have often seen stalled members who began losing again once they started drinking enough water.

Especially in the first week or two, ketosis has a strong diuretic effect. This is one reason why drinking sufficient water is important. Second, some toxins are stored in fat and, as you are losing fat, those toxins will be free to "float" around; you need an adequate water intake to help your kidneys filter these toxins. Third, weight loss, on any program, is accompanied by diuresis. Fourth, not drinking enough water will cause water retention, which will reflect on the scale. Fifth, exercise is a mandatory part of Atkins; you need to increase your water intake when you exercise.

[jcapulet]

Thank you Sporty and Georgianna, that helps a lot

[JohnSantos]

Amazon.com: Water: For Health, for Healing, for Life: You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty! (9780446690744): F. Batmanghelidj: Books

[LittleLinda]

I read somewhere that water increases your metabolism, and that drinking COLD water burns more calories because your body needs to warm the water before digesting it.

Here's some more info: Drink, Drink, Drink - How Water Increases Metabolism

[jcapulet]

Thanks John and Linda

Btw, I enjoyed reading that article about how water affectss your metabolism, especially when you drink cold water. Good to know!

[not2late]

Originally Posted by jcapulet

Thanks John and Linda

Btw, I enjoyed reading that article about how water affectss your metabolism, especially when you drink cold water. Good to know!

I think the premise is that when you drink the cold water, it will cool your core body temperature. Since our bodies don't like to be cool internally, it will use calories to warm itself up.

[sallyseachange]

I've certainly always found the more cold water I drink, the easier/faster the lbs get shed.

[JPete]

I drink a big glass before a meal and one after - that way i feel full. Not sure if this is a good tactic or not?

I am reformed smoker so carrying water satisfies the hand to mouth urges too