Question 1

is there a way to find out why did i gain some weight after i started drinking 8 glasses of water per day?

Accepted Answer

Water is heavy: Just remember that 16oz of water = 1 lb. So drinking 16.9oz bottle gives you an instant weight gain of 16.9--this is only the physical aspect of water--its weight. You sweat, pee, poop, and breath which all eliminate water. 2/3 of body is actually water-weight. If u were dehydrated, drinking recoups this loss but gains the wt. Body tries to keep in good balance. Don't get discouraged. Good luck.

Question 2

how many 600ml bottles of water should i drink per day to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water does : Water alone does not make you lose weight. It is the lack of eating food which makes the difference. Water simply gives you a feeling of a full stomachwhich doesnotlast morethan 1 or 2 hours..But this is not the best way to lose weight effectivekly. Along with water you should eats ome low-calorie foods like fruits, salads, veggies, grains and proteins from snacks(like nuts, eggs and fish).

Question 3

can  drinking  8 glasses of water a day make you gain weight ?

Accepted Answer

Wt but not fat: Water is heavy and if you drink 16 ounces of water you will gain 16 ounces of weight = 1 pound. However you will simply excrete any extra water and your wieght will normalize. It is body fat that you should be concerned with.

Question 4

does drinking lots of water (probably 1.5 to 2 liters a day) help you lose weight or gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Helps you lose wt: Drinking lots of water is recommended by most wt loss specialists.  For one thing, it helps to make you feel full so that you are less likely to want to eat foods that will cause wt gain.  It also helps your intestines and helps prevent constipation.  The worst thing to drink if you are trying to lose wt is a soft drinks, which is loaded with sugar but water is the best at curbing your thirst!

Question 5

i drink around 2 to 4 liters of water a day, will this cause me to retain water and gain weight? i ask because i was told it does... thank you

Accepted Answer

Depends: We lose fluids through tears, sweat and even breathing.  If the total amount of fluid you lose is less than what you drink, you will retain water and gain weight.  If you lose more than you drink, you will lose weight.

Question 6

is it true that i should drink half of my body weight (in ounces) of water per day?  if i weight 228, then 114 ounces?

Accepted Answer

No: 114 ounces is over 3 liters. The human body is different from a day to another.  You should keep your body water steady. For instance if you lose more (diarrhea, sweating,  vomiting) you need to replace the losses. If not, 2 liters a day (6 cups) is adequate. Food moisture counts  meaning 5-6 cups is adequate since fruit, stew, soup etc have plenty of water. Note, this applies to healthy persons.

Question 7

36yr.i am new to gym & try to try to workout 6-7 days a week,on 7th day i feel very weak & take 2-3 days to gain full energy.i do not know what i am doing wrong.i drink 2-2.5lt of water per day & home food?

Accepted Answer

: I would keep a detailed diary of what you eat and when you get tired and share with your Dr.  Your body is talking to you.  Take good notes and you all will figure it out.

Question 8

how much water should i drink a day in order to lose weight? can your body actually retain water from a lot of exercise causing weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Your body can: retain water and this can cause temporary weight gain and also wash out important electrolytes that allow your body to function properly.  See your doc or a nutritionist for a diet that suits you. Many folks folks find low carb and higher protein helpful.  Avoid low-fat diets.  Good fat is essential.  Peace and good health.  Eggs are good, yolks and all.

Question 9

i eat all day long and can't gain weight, why? i eat pizza, pasta, i eat out, and i sleep a lot! i eat fruits n veggies n drink water but nothing

Accepted Answer

Try adding more fat: Put olive oil or butter or coconut oil on everything you eat.  Do resistance training  to build muscle.

Question 10

to gain weight i need to eat a decent diet, work out hard, drink water, take in enough protein and add 300-500 extra calories a day right?

Accepted Answer

And recover: You're right; the one thing i would add is build in time for rest and recovery. Your body grows between your weight training sessions. Ideally you also get 8 hours of sleep a night, and schedule rest days in your workout schedule. Four days a week is plenty to stimulate muscle hypertrophy; more and you risk not giving yourself enough recovery time.

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Is there a way to find out why did i gain some weight after i started drinking 8 glasses of water per day?

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How many 600ml bottles of water should i drink per day to lose weight?

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Can drinking 8 glasses of water a day make you gain weight ?

A member asked:

Does drinking lots of water (probably 1.5 to 2 liters a day) help you lose weight or gain weight?

A member asked:

I drink around 2 to 4 liters of water a day, will this cause me to retain water and gain weight? i ask because i was told it does... thank you

A member asked:

Is it true that i should drink half of my body weight (in ounces) of water per day? if i weight 228, then 114 ounces?

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36yr.i am new to gym & try to try to workout 6-7 days a week,on 7th day i feel very weak & take 2-3 days to gain full energy.i do not know what i am doing wrong.i drink 2-2.5lt of water per day & home food?

A member asked:

How much water should i drink a day in order to lose weight? can your body actually retain water from a lot of exercise causing weight gain?

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I eat all day long and can't gain weight, why? i eat pizza, pasta, i eat out, and i sleep a lot! i eat fruits n veggies n drink water but nothing

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To gain weight i need to eat a decent diet, work out hard, drink water, take in enough protein and add 300-500 extra calories a day right?

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