http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/ ... 080910.php
This study found that drinking 2 cups of water before eating a meal helped people lose weight.
I've been trying to drink more water, because I know it's generally healthy and might help with being hungry between lunch and dinner. Now I know there's another reason to drink more water.
Drinking water before meals can help you lose weight
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I saw that on the news the other day, too. It makes sense, but I think if I drank two glasses of water before a meal, I wouldn't have room for the meal!
I've also read that having a broth-based soup or salad at the beginning of a meal accomplishes the same thing. People consume significantly fewer calories at a meal if one of these things is eaten at the beginning of the meal.
I've also read that having a broth-based soup or salad at the beginning of a meal accomplishes the same thing. People consume significantly fewer calories at a meal if one of these things is eaten at the beginning of the meal.
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Yes, it does help ... you feel full more quickly. I always have a tall glass of water about 15 minutes before dinner. I eat and then I lay down for a QUICK after dinner NAP while watching TV.
Sometimes I also have another glass of water right after dinner if I still feel hungry for some reason.
Cheers !
Marc
38 Years Old, 5'10" Tall
Nov. 1st. 2008 : 280 Pounds
Nov. 1st. 2009 : 190 Pounds
(1 Year : - 90 Pounds)
Current Weight : 193 Pounds
Sometimes I also have another glass of water right after dinner if I still feel hungry for some reason.
Cheers !
Marc
38 Years Old, 5'10" Tall
Nov. 1st. 2008 : 280 Pounds
Nov. 1st. 2009 : 190 Pounds
(1 Year : - 90 Pounds)
Current Weight : 193 Pounds
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