How much water should I be drinking each day to lose weight?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

I am training full-time, but might be plateauing already. I need to lose another 18 pounds by August 12 for my "Amateur" fight.

I am running tens of flights of stairs as the most efficient way to burn calories, and running around the block to build cardio.

[Oliverlogan263]

There is no set amount of water you should drink each day to lose weight. However, staying hydrated can support healthy weight loss in a few ways:

1. Water can suppress appetite. Drinking a glass of water before meals can make you feel more full, which can help reduce calorie intake.

2. Water helps digestion. Staying hydrated ensures your digestive system functions optimally, which aids in nutrient absorption and avoiding constipation.

3. Water helps flush out waste. Drinking enough water helps your kidneys remove waste products from your body.

4. Water supports exercise. Staying hydrated while exercising is crucial to avoid dehydration and power workouts. You lose water through sweat while working out.

As a general guideline, experts recommend drinking half your body weight in ounces of water per day (example: for a 150 lb person, drink 75 ounces or around 9 cups of water).

But the amount you need depends on factors like your diet, activity level, medication usage and medical conditions. So listen to your body's cues and adjust accordingly. Some signs you may need more water include:

- Thirst

- Dry mouth

- Dark yellow urine

- Feeling tired or headache

When it comes to losing 18 pounds by August 12, a healthy rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. This requires both a calorie deficit through diet AND cardio/strength training. I'd recommend creating an achievable calorie deficit and workout plan with a trainer or nutritionist to set realistic goals.

Overall, staying well hydrated through water can support your weight loss in indirect ways. But a smart diet and structured workout regimen will be most effective for accelerating fat loss in a healthy, sustainable manner. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[JackCarter]

Hey is it boxing? Cause I'm into it too.
I don't know whether I am as experienced as you or to give advices.
But in my experience water has really no much effect on weight gain or lose..(Maybe it's 0 calories)
However, drinking more water can make you tend to have lesser food and thus calorie intake and thus help in losing weight... so I see no problem in taking the recommended 3.7 liters, actually we need more to compensate the water loss in form of sweat a lot in cardio
As Mike Tyson said, hot water is preferable since it aids in digestion and thus again helping in weight loss/maintenance
If I may ask what weight class are you fighting?
All the very best for the fight!

[SeekerOfTruth007]

It's Muay Thai and I and my opponent have agreed to fight at or below 200lbs. i've lost 9 pounds in the past 10 days and still need to lose 18 more pounds in the next 25 days to qualify at weigh in.

I plan on nearly total fasting the last week until weigh-in. i will only eat about 300 calories per day that week.

[JackCarter]

Wow... do you mind telling me (here or in private ) how do you keep fighting at your 40s.. That's really impressive
Again, Good luck for the fight!

[SeekerOfTruth007]

I've always had really good reflexes, and my front kicks are really good even right now. I'm a little embarrassed of both my weight gain and how poor my roundhouse is, but my straight kicks are above average and hit with bone breaking force. If I straight kick someone in the leg or solar plexus or sternum, that's basically the end of the fight.

[JackCarter]

That's badass... just one more question.. at what age you started?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

I started martial arts training at 12 years old, but really got serious at about 16 or 17. By the time I was 20 years old, I could win a handicap match against two second degree black belts simultaneously attacking me. Sensei had to start giving the other brown and black belts escrima sticks to make the sparring "more fair".

I have never fought professionally before, but they aren't going to have anyone better than my old sparring partners anyway. Nobody trains like that anymore.