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Should I drink more water or less water during weight loss?
People who lose weight should increase their drinking water appropriately, because they can face a lot of sweating and dehydration. Adequate water is conducive to the discharge of waste in the body, while maintaining the water balance in cells and muscles to avoid dehydration and loss of luster of the skin.

Effects of water on the body:

Water will participate in the transportation of human matter, nutrition and energy. The water metabolism of human body is simply that the body circulates water containing waste through urine and sweat, and then supplements it by drinking water to achieve balance.

Lack of water in the body will also affect the metabolism of substances such as fat. Therefore, it is very important to be hydrated during weight loss.

How to control the amount of drinking water every day: First, know how much water the human body needs. The general population is healthy, without strenuous exercise, and the environment is suitable.

The reference intake of dietary nutrients in China is:

Adult male 3000 ml per day

Adult female daily: 2700ml

The recommended amount here includes water in food.

The recommended quantity of drinking water is:

Adult male: 1700ml

Adult female: 1500ml

This is the amount of drinking water without special circumstances, such as summer, during exercise and weight loss, and when the temperature is dry, the amount of drinking water should be appropriately increased. But for people with abnormal renal function and cardiac function, drinking more water may increase the burden.

Second, how to control the amount of drinking water

1, thirsty, indicating that it is time to drink water, or judging whether there is water shortage according to the color of urine.

2. In the daily diet, the water content of vegetables and fruits can reach 85%-95%, that is to say, 500g (one catty) of vegetables and fruits in the diet can supplement about 500ml of water every day. Foods such as staple food also contain water, and the daily water intake of the general population can reach 1000ml.

3. According to the recommendation, the amount of drinking water is about 1500- 1700 ml, and the drinking soup, drinks and tea are also included here. Of course, it is not recommended to drink high-sugar drinks during weight loss.

4, the habit of drinking water is different for everyone. As long as there is no special requirement to ensure the amount of drinking water, don't drink a lot of water at a time, about 300ml at a time, which can not only replenish water, but also won't feel flustered.

5. If you eat too much salt or protein in your diet, you should also increase the amount of water to help your body excrete excess metabolic waste.

6. You can usually carry a water cup with you, and the capacity of the water cup and the number of cups you drink will probably know the daily consumption.

Tip:

The amount of water you drink may be different depending on your personal situation. As long as it conforms to your habits, there are no special taboos.