How thirsty are you, anyway?
Don’t get us wrong: we are huge advocates for drinking lots and lots of water. Just… not to replace food. Water, as almighty as it is, simply can’t do that. Here’s why.
Top 5 Myths About Weight Loss
Myth #5: Filling Up on Water Curbs Hunger
It’s a Weight Loss Myth that you can replace hunger with water. One of the oldest diet falsehoods in the book is that drinking water, particularly ice water, helps curb hunger and melt fat away.
Let’s be clear: drinking water does not dissolve fat. And drinking ice water does not burn calories.
In fact, chugging a bunch of liquid just before meals inhibits your ability to digest food properly, because it dilutes stomach acid, which is essential to digestion. We recommend drinking less water with meals, for this reason.
What’s a better routine than chugging water with meals?
- Always hydrate in between meals—and hydrate well
- Be mindful: focus on chewing your food and slowing down when you eat
- Eat until you are 80% full, not stuffed
The bottom line: chugging water won’t make you lose weight. It might make you bloated and give you indigestion, though. It’s important to stay hydrated—but at the right time.
Lose Weight for the Long Run
Learn to Eat for Nutrition & Enjoyment
Trying to lose weight? You’re not alone. Today more than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese—not surprising when you consider our culture of take-out and eating on the run. That’s why we’ve developed our Curb Your Cravings Weight-Loss Program. Now you can lose weight and feel great with the right support tools to finally get long-lasting results while becoming a healthier and more balanced you.
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If you are tired of all that yo-yo dieting, struggling with food, and feeling like a failure (like I was), then I strongly recommend Shanti and Happy Belly Health. This is an entirely different kind of experience—and a very good one! — Kathy S., Sommerville, MA
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