Does Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight?

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Water is commonly recommended to prevent dehydration on hot spring or summer days. Water is essential to a healthy lifestyle, but can it help you lose weight?

If you are already reducing fried and sugary meals, exercising, and adopting other weight-loss-friendly practices, adding adequate H2O to your diet may be the missing link.

Water is more than a calorie-free drink. Some studies show that drinking water increases metabolism, so your body burns more calories at rest.

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Consuming 16 ounces of water increases resting energy expenditure, indicating the body utilizes more calories.

Not only can drinking water help you burn more calories when you are at rest, but it may also help you break down fat.

The amount of water you need to drink in order to lose weight will vary based on a few factors, including your weight, how much you exercise, and how much you sweat.

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