Even though the suggestion of "eat less and exercise more" sounds easy, losing weight is still a real challenge. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are countless myths about how to lose weight quickly or effortlessly. One of the misunderstandings is that drinking hot water can lose weight. The premise of this myth is that your digestive system needs to cool hot water to your core body temperature to absorb water. According to the myth, this will burn some calories and promote your metabolism. Although it is correct that your body consumes about 10 calories to digest 100 calories, you will not spend a lot of energy to absorb water regardless of the temperature of the water. Drinking hot water will not accelerate metabolism;
How does hot water help you lose weight?
On the one hand, when it comes to water as a potential help to lose weight, hot water may make cold water stand up, because hot water stays in your stomach longer. Cold water is absorbed faster than hot water, so drinking a cup of hot water can make you feel full more than drinking the same amount of cold water. Although this may be helpful when you try to avoid eating snacks, scientific research has not confirmed whether this effect is significant enough to produce measurable changes. If you find that drinking hot water can help you get through the day without consuming unplanned calories, then this may be a good strategy for you.
Drink hot, cold or warm water.
To be sure, if drinking drinks accounts for a large number of calories in the average diet, then drinking water (whether hot water, cold water or room temperature water) is a big step towards achieving a healthy weight. But drinking water can not only prevent you from eating too many liquid calories, but also help you reduce your calorie intake when eating. "Prepacking" with water 30 minutes before meals or drinking about 16 ounces of water can help you lose weight. According to a randomized controlled trial published in the journal Obesity on 20 15, dieters consume 40 fewer calories per meal than dieters who don't replenish water in advance, and lose weight.
Other ways to enjoy water
In any weight loss plan, drinking water and making it a daily habit is a good strategy, but this strategy is only useful if you can keep it for a long time. If you just want to drink a little taste or hiss, water is still a good choice. Try infusion and soda to help you avoid boredom. Squeezing fresh lemons will make both hot and cold water fresher. Peel chopped mint leaves, cucumber slices or ginger and cut into thin slices. Soda or carbonated water may actually have its potential weight loss benefits-according to a small study published in the Journal of Nutrition Science and Grapes in 20 12, drinking carbonated water on an empty stomach can make you feel longer than full.