Will drinking water help you lose weight?

I have also heard that drinking water gets rid of the toxins that lock fat cells.

I do notice my weight creeping up when I’m not hydrated enough. I often tend to eat junk food when stressed and find a big glass of water works to stave off cravings.

I find that drinking water does stave off my hunger. Best is a cucumber - it's mostly water but it's also food!

I drink ,lots ofwater. I exercise, plus I take a medication that gives me a dry mouth. Of couse I am a frequent toilet user.

They do say we often eat when we are infact hungry, so always have a glass of water first before eating

I drink lots of water, but it definitely hasn't helped with weight loss!

I struggle to drink enough water especially in Winter

Wish it did, I tend to drink a lot of water and still really struggle with my weight.

I drink heaps of water, but not to lose weight... Purely so I don't dehydrate and get headaches...

I agree that we should reach for water before food when those hunger pains hit, plus I like to drink water before breakfast. I try to always have some lemon juice in mine as well. My nanna swore by it & I have heard a lot of things to support that theory over the years. I find if I drink a lot of water I actually weigh more!

I never believed drinking lots of water made you lose weight but it’s important for your overall health and really great for your skin!

I definitely found I ate lots less when I drank more water - just kept me fuller.

Water is the only true thirst quencher

I do notice I don't feel too well if I'm dehydrated. Sometimes, especially in Winter, I don't manage the recommended 7-8 glasses of water but I do drink a lot of herbal teas.
I also drink a glass of water when I wake up in the morning before breakfast.

I think its a myth and not healthy personally! Substituting it to get rid of your hunger?

No it only helps you to keep hydrated but remember excess of water is also very bad.

Drinking more water does helped me from over snacking. Hence, nothing is more effective than doing exercise and be active.

I don't think it's so much that drinking water helps you loose weight... I just think being dehydrated probably stops your body from optimal function of any kind. Never hurts to drink lots of water.

I don't think this has worked for me.

I find that when I'm well hydrated, I'm less likely to grab quick unhealthy snacks - particularly salty snacks I sometimes crave when I don't drink enough water. I also find it helps to ward off feelings of fatigue throughout the day which make me want to be more active. So while I don't believe it causes weight loss in itself, it certainly has lots of health boosting positives that help overall.

I see both points of view here. I did hear that drinking water helped clean out the body, so helping with the detoxing process and so might suppress appetite and make you feel fuller before eating...if you are also consciously drinking water to help with dieting then having more water and less food makes sense...I would say that it assists with weight for sure...

It depends on how you look at it. Water won't help you lose weight but drinking plain water instead of sugary drinks will help you prevent putting on weight.

Water is always good :)

Once you have try to drink plenty of water a day, you would definitely see the difference to your body or skin.

My thoughts on the matter as a nutritionist is that drinking more water alone won't make you lose weight. It's what comes with drinking more water - whether this be reduced appetite and therefore less snacking, or feeling better in yourself and subconsciously not reaching for unhealthy foods.