Should you drink more water to lose weight?

Water can help you lose weight faster: the more fluid a person drinks, the more effectively the body copes with various tasks, including fat burning

Endocrinologist Yulia Atamanova told Gazeta.ru about this.

"First, water promotes the breakdown of fats. When dehydrated, this process slows down. Second, sufficient fluid intake accelerates metabolism. One study showed that consuming 2 liters of water per day increases energy expenditure by approximately 100 calories. Third, water can reduce the portion size you eat: people who drink two glasses of water immediately before eating consume approximately 22% less than those who don't drink water before meals. Finally, sometimes we confuse thirst with hunger, and regular water consumption will help avoid this," explained Atamanova.

Additionally, water contains no calories, and if you drink it instead of juices and sodas, you can significantly reduce the number of calories consumed during the day. It's important to drink specifically water, not coffee or tea.

Often hot tea or coffee, even without milk and sugar, can stimulate a person to eat more. After all, the habit of drinking tea with something sweet has formed over years, and it's extremely difficult to get rid of it.

"You can tell if you're drinking enough by the color of your urine. If it's translucent and has a light yellow tint - all is well. If it's concentrated - you're not drinking enough. To avoid forgetting to drink, it's best to always carry a bottle of water with you," the doctor concluded.