Drinking Water Help Lose Weight

Many people drink too many soft drinks instead of water. The obesity epidemic in our country is linked to the popularity of drinking bigger sizes of sugar-rich sports drinks and soft drinks.

If you drink these instead of water, you should know that a 20-ounce soft drink contains 300-400 calories and 15-20 teaspoons of sugar.

That is 12-15 calories per ounce. Fruit juices contain 12 calories per ounce, and sports drinks contain 6-10 calories per ounce. These calorie levels make water a very attractive option, indeed.

If you are not a fan of water, consider seltzer (without added sugar). Diet soft drinks are another option, but for health and variety, drink water, too.

Water contains no calories, and it helps you feel full. A growing number of weight- and health-conscious people have increased their daily water intake by carrying a bottle of water with them wherever they go.