Is it true that if you drink about 64 oz. of water a day, you lose weight?
829152
That's good to drink water, but what you eat and how much is more important. The calories eaten must be less than the calories burned through daily activities and exercise.
772999
There is no way you can target weight loss to any one part of the body - it's simply impossible.  Anyone who tells you otherwise is misinformed or trying to sell you something.\n\nThe only way to lose weight is to burn up more calories than you eat.  It's that simple.  Water is good for you and it has no calories, but it doesn't reduce fat, regardless of what temperature it is.
944738
They shoot for helping you lose a pound and a half to two pounds of fat per week.   The key word is "fat" because often people lose more weight (not fat) because they start drinking a lot of water or lose some muscle because of the decrease in calories.  Your body holds on to less water when you intake a lot so you can lose "weight" that way too.  Expect to lose about 8 - 9 pounds of fat if you follow your diet exactly.
545649
Yes it does.  When you first start drinking water you will lose your water weight and if you keep drinking lots of water than you body will realize that it won't need to store water anymore and you won't get water weight.\nPlus if you are working out you NEED to drinks LOTS of water because your muscles get dehydrated
454298
Even if you were to lose that much weight in 7 days, (which i doubt) your body could go into shock from lack of nutrients or water loss. the only way to lose that much if basically to get rid of all the water in your body, which can lead to dehydration and death....try for a more realistic goal hun.
247048
I don't know of any specific health drink,but there's solid evidence out there that drinking 24 ounces of milk in each 24 hour period will help you lose weight. For the best results,drink low-fat or skim milk.Good luck!\n                                  Lynne,RN
48597
The body is 90% water.  By drinking water, you are filling your stomach up thus telling your brain that you are not hungry which cuts down on the amount of calories you eat.  Also, water has 0 calories.  If you stop drinking soda and only drink water, the weight will fly off.  It also flushes out the impurities in your body and keeps your other organs strong.  I did this and lost 10lbs in 2 weeks and it didnt come back.  Hope that helps.
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I agree with the other answers out there.  However, there's a misconception out in the world that drinking a lot of water will magically make you weigh less.\n\nIt certainly will help in your diet plan, but it is not a cure all.  It will certainly make you feel fuller and you'll burn some calories processing the water. However, I read that you'll burn a whopping 60 calories a day extra if you drink a 2 liter bottle of water every day. That's 4 pounds in a whole year (excluding exercise to and from the bathroom).  Probably not the goal you were shooting for.\n\nYour best bet to weigh less is exercise and healthy eating.  There's no magic method or pill.   Use a web site such as http://www.fitday.com to determine how many calories you need to eat and burn throughout the day.  It's free and they don't spam.  Check out magazines like Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Shape and Fitness to learn about exercise routines and healthy eating tips. \n\nThe bottom line is: educate yourself about your body and what goes into it. Practice what you learn and the weight loss will follow.\n\nGood luck.
772028
you retain water when you dont have enough water in you. so if you want to lose water weight you want to drink lots of water so your body doesnt retain the water!
375460
Almost everyone agrees that water is good for you and that the biggest problem with water intake is that you don't drink enough. We have all had it drummed into us that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. That it's important to drink water before and during exercise. \n\nThat coffee and tea don't count because caffeine can dehydrate our bodies. And that you can't trust your thirst as an accurate measure of when you need water since if you're thirsty you're already dehydrated. Well think again. According to a recent review in the Journal of Physiology, most of these accepted truths seem to be myths. \n\n This review looked at the scientific evidence of the 8*8 mantra � drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and found that there really was none. \n\nThe claimed benefits of taking in that much water each day, including benefits for weight loss, bowels, fatigue, arthritis, mental alertness and headaches, losing weight, preventing constipation, are also mostly unsubstantiated. \n\nOther Water Myths That Are Debunked In This Article Include: \n\n\nBy the time a person is thirsty that person is already dehydrated. This in fact isn't true and the best measure of how much water to drink is your thirst. \n\nDark urine means dehydration. Again that's not strictly true either as there are many other factors that can contribute to dark urine. \n\nCaffeinated beverages dehydrate us. As you'd expect much of this is also unsubstantiated. In fact, contrary to popular opinion, a recent study has found that coffee, tea and sodas are hydrating for people used to caffeine and thus should count toward their daily fluid total. \nWhile this review focuses on the validity of the various water myths, no one seriously disputes that getting enough water is crucial. However, fears of dehydration and the constant barrage telling us we don't drink enough water, has led to a mistaken belief that the safe thing to do is to drink as much and as often as possible. But drinking too much water can be hazardous to your health. \n\n\nToo Much Water?\n \n\nThe reason why over hydrating can be dangerous is that when we consume large amounts of water when exercising, blood plasma (the liquid part of blood) increases, while the sodium concentration in the body fluids decreases, both as a result of the dilution by the water but also because sodium is lost by sweating. \n\nHyponatremia, or low blood sodium, generally happens after drinking too much plain water and can lead to adverse effects and tissue damage, and interfere with brain, heart, and muscle function. \n\n Early symptoms can be difficult to spot and include: \n\n\nConfusion \nNausea \nFatigue \nMuscle cramps \nWeakness\nMore severe symptoms can include vomiting, muscle twitching, delirium, seizures, coma and death. \n\nA new review of three deaths of US military recruits highlights the dangers of drinking too much water. Like in sports, the military has traditionally focused on dangers of not drinking enough, especially under conditions often associated with exercise and hot conditions. However, getting overzealous over the need to drink large amounts of water and over-hydrating can have deadly consequences. \n\n\nSo How Much Water Should You Drink.\n \n\nMy recommendation is to drink when you're thirsty, and if you think you should be drinking more, don't overdo it. As far as drinking water in and around exercise, I've outlined a few simple guidelines that will make sure you're well hydrated without hitting any extremes. \n\nWithin an hour or so of training, drink a few glasses of water so you start well hydrated. While training you can drink a glass or so of water for every 15 minutes you train, especially if you're sweating it out. \n\nHowever, even during times of heavy sweating don't take in more than a quart and half of water per hour. As far as how much your daily intake of water should be, The Americ
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An average, HEALTHY adult should drink 8 x 8oz glasses a day =64 ounces of water a day. \n\nIf you are heavier it may be more..HOWEVER...drinking too much water..ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN can be dangerous. \n\ntalk to you doctor.
752360
Yah, I drink probably 8-10 glasses a day. At one time I drank a lot more, but my doctor told me to stop it. I guess too much water can be harmful.
815009
No it is not bad. In fact a grown up male should take a minimum of 3 litres of water or other fluids per day. It can be more than this but not less. read -\n\nHow much water do you need?\nEvery day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.\n\nA couple of approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.\n\nReplacement approach. The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids. \nDietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day-.
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Drinking a gallon of water a day is fine as long as you're not drinking it all in one sitting.  As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. \n\nAs far as the gut thing goes...give me a break!
813355
If you switch from drinking other beverages to nothing but water you're supposed to lose like 10 pounds
881281
The "recommendation" that you should drink 8 glasses a day has been debunked.  It's not true.   And yes, you CAN drink too much, but it's pretty hard to do.  There are a couple of cases every year where someone drinks so much water that they die.  Takes a LOT, though, so don't worry too much about it.\n\nhttp://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp\nhttp://calorielab.com/news/2006/05/28/8-glasses-of-water-a-diet-urban-legend\n\nDrink when you're thirsty.  Period.  \nDo not obsess over trying to drink some arbitrary amount daily.  There's no proof that it's helpful at all.  Thousands of generations of your ancestors never worried about it and you shouldn't either.
478995
I don't...I drink 2 liters per day or more! Very good for you!