{"id":63017,"date":"2024-08-25T11:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T11:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=63017"},"modified":"2024-08-27T06:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T06:36:24","slug":"can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dehydration Cause Weight Gain? Everything You Need to Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#What_Is_the_Effect_of_Dehydration_on_Weight_Gain\" >What Is the Effect of Dehydration on Weight Gain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Reduced_Metabolic_Rate\" >Reduced Metabolic Rate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Hormonal_Disruption\" >Hormonal Disruption\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Increased_Appetite\" >Increased Appetite\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Buildup_of_Toxins\" >Buildup of Toxins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Digestive_Problems\" >Digestive Problems\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Can_Dehydration_Cause_Bloating_and_Weight_Gain\" >Can Dehydration Cause Bloating and Weight Gain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Is_it_Hard_to_Lose_Weight_if_Youre_Dehydrated\" >Is it Hard to Lose Weight if You\u2019re Dehydrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#How_Much_Weight_Does_a_Dehydrated_Person_Lose\" >How Much Weight Does a Dehydrated Person Lose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Why_Am_I_Gaining_Weight_when_Drinking_More_Water\" >Why Am I Gaining Weight when Drinking More Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_Daily\" >How Much Water Should I Drink Daily?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Does_being_hydrated_make_you_look_skinnier\" >Does being hydrated make you look skinnier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#How_much_water_weight_do_you_lose_before_losing_fat\" >How much water weight do you lose before losing fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Will_drinking_more_water_help_me_lose_belly_fat\" >Will drinking more water help me lose belly fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#Does_body_water_increase_as_you_lose_weight\" >Does body water increase as you lose weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/can-dehydration-cause-weight-gain\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you aren\u2019t taking in enough fluids and are wondering whether or not that can contribute to weight gain. Low fluid intake can be worsened if you\u2019re doing a lot of exercise that\u2019s causing you to sweat, or you\u2019re drinking too much alcohol or drinks that have diuretic effects without replenishing. In this case, you end up losing a lot of fluids and electrolytes and become dehydrated. So, can dehydration cause weight gain? Let\u2019s see.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Yes, dehydration can contribute to weight gain. It results in reduced metabolic rate, hormonal disruption, buildup of toxins, and feelings of hunger that cumulatively lead to weight gain.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Effect_of_Dehydration_on_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>What Is the Effect of Dehydration on Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration can lead to weight gain. Several studies have confirmed that when you don\u2019t drink enough fluids or lose more than you take in, you become dehydrated and risk gaining more weight. Dehydration can lead to weight gain due to the following reasons:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced metabolic rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal disruption or imbalances\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildup of toxins\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although some people may practice <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dehydration-to-lose-weight\/\">dehydration to lose weight<\/a>, the result isn\u2019t long-lasting. This is because you\u2019re only losing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-water-weight\/\">water weight<\/a> instead of fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sutterhealth.org\/health\/nutrition\/am-i-dehydrated#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20you%20are,your%20body%20of%20essential%20nutrients.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Denying your body the fluids it needs to function properly may also negatively impact your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Metabolic_Rate\"><\/span><b>Reduced Metabolic Rate\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is not efficient in matters of metabolism &#8211; the body\u2019s process of converting the food we eat into energy &#8211; when you\u2019re dehydrated. Several studies have shown that drinking even as little as 500 ml of water has the effect of boosting your metabolic rate by approximately 30% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/sshw\/message\/message.php?p=Health&amp;m=395#:~:text=Gaining%20weight%20may%20be%20a,for%20losing%20and%20maintaining%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When metabolic activity is slowed down, the process of burning calories is also slowed and the body burns fewer calories. This means more calories get stored as fat, which could result in gaining unwanted weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-metabolism#:~:text=A%20slow%20metabolism%20burns%20fewer,and%20not%20gain%20extra%20pounds.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormonal_Disruption\"><\/span><b>Hormonal Disruption\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones play a vital role in the body. In this particular case, one hormone that is affected by dehydration and may lead to weight gain is the hormone ghrelin. This hunger hormone increases when you\u2019re dehydrated, in addition to increasing appetite and promoting the storage of fats. In this case, you\u2019re likely to eat more and gain more unwanted weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolynallenhealth.com\/read-naturopathy-wellness\/how-dehydration-impacts-your-hormones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61.png\" alt=\"can dehydration cause weight gain\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Appetite\"><\/span><b>Increased Appetite\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that when you drink a lot of water before your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/summer-meals\/\">meals<\/a>, you become less hungry. This means that when you don\u2019t take in water, your appetite for food is higher and you may consume more food than you do when well-hydrated (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29678599\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, you may end up gaining more weight when dehydrated due to eating more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buildup_of_Toxins\"><\/span><b>Buildup of Toxins\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The build-up of toxins in the body due to dehydration may slow down metabolism. When metabolism is slowed down, more fat is likely to be stored than burned. This is because toxins may cause considerable damage to your thyroid gland, which regulates the body\u2019s metabolic processes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drshel.com\/blog\/toxins-and-weight\/#:~:text=As%20you%20accumulate%20more%20toxins,damage%20to%20your%20thyroid%20gland.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, the accumulation of toxins in the body requires some space for storage and they hold on to the fat cells, potentially leading to weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digestive_Problems\"><\/span><b>Digestive Problems\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some instances, digestive issues may cause weight gain. When the body fails to break down food properly, this leads to poor nutrient absorption, bloating and constipation, excess body fat, and inefficiency in waste and toxin processing \u2013 all of which contribute to weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanelivewellclinic.com.au\/6-digestive-problems-that-cause-weight-gain\/#:~:text=Chronic%20inflammation%20and%20problems%20with%20your%20digestion,and%20constipation%2C%20excess%20body%20fat%2C%20poor%20eating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let BetterMe take the sting out of this demanding process. Our app will help you restructure your habits, remold your life and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\">crank up your fitness results<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dehydration_Cause_Bloating_and_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Can Dehydration Cause Bloating and Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, dehydration causes weight gain and bloating. As previously mentioned, dehydration slows the process of burning calories for energy, so more is stored as fat, which leads to weight gain. Bloating also occurs when you\u2019re dehydrated because the body is trying to retain water to restore balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/water-weight-vs-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Hard_to_Lose_Weight_if_Youre_Dehydrated\"><\/span><b>Is it Hard to Lose Weight if You\u2019re Dehydrated?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s harder to lose weight when you\u2019re dehydrated. As previously mentioned, dehydration makes the body burn fewer calories than it would normally as it slows the process of metabolism. When fewer calories are burned, more is stored in the form of fat and this may result in weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, when dehydrated, your appetite may increase, causing you to eat more than when hydrated. For example, when you take in more fluids such as water, you get the feeling of being full and may eat less food and vice versa. This makes it difficult to lose weight when you\u2019re dehydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Does_a_Dehydrated_Person_Lose\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Does a Dehydrated Person Lose?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person who weighs 68 kgs or 150 pounds can lose approximately 0.5 to 2 kg in a fluid loss of 1 \u2013 3% (mild dehydration) caused by normal daily activities, hot weather, or physical exercises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/7-health-benefits-of-water#2.-Significantly-affects-energy-levels-and-brain-function\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The weight you lose when you\u2019re dehydrated is mostly water weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-weight-gain-diet\/\"><i>7-Day Weight Gain Diet: Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Gains<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Am_I_Gaining_Weight_when_Drinking_More_Water\"><\/span><b>Why Am I Gaining Weight when Drinking More Water?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water isn\u2019t the only factor that affects body weight. Therefore, you need to observe other things that can cause you to hold more weight, including consuming more calories, not engaging in physical activities or exercises, and being <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stress-awareness-month\/\">stressed<\/a>, among other factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also possible that what you deem to be more water is simply the right amount of water that you need to drink per day. If that\u2019s the case, you may not see a significant change in weight by sticking to water alone. In addition, the weight of water you drink can have a significant impact on the scale if you can measure it immediately \u2013 although this is temporary (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/military-fitness\/weight-loss\/does-water-affect-weight#:~:text=The%20easy%20answer%20is%20yes,stable%20weight%20for%20the%20day.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1.png\" alt=\"can dehydration cause weight gain\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_Daily\"><\/span><b>How Much Water Should I Drink Daily?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, you should drink 16 cups of water if you\u2019re a man and 11 cups if you\u2019re a woman (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/hsph-in-the-news\/the-importance-of-hydration\/#:~:text=Drinking%20enough%20water%20each%20day,quality%2C%20cognition%2C%20and%20mood.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s important to note that not all of these should come from plain water as you can also get fluids from other drinks or beverages, fruits and vegetables, and coffee or tea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of water you can drink per day also depends on some of the following factors:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weather Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 during hot weather, you may sweat a lot and lose more water than when it\u2019s cold. Therefore, you need to take in more water when you\u2019re hot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Amount of Physical Activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 if you\u2019re involved in a lot of physical activities or exercises, you lose a lot of water through sweat and need to drink more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your Diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 your diet will also determine the amount of water you should consume. When you drink a lot of caffeinated drinks, this makes your body lose more water and you should drink more to replace that.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 if you\u2019re pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to drink more water as your body needs a lot of fluids to hydrate the two of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sickness <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 when you\u2019re sick, you\u2019re likely to lose a lot of body fluids due to common symptoms associated with most illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, you should take more water to replenish what is lost.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\">Try using the app<\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-4-1.png\" alt=\"can dehydration cause weight gain\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_being_hydrated_make_you_look_skinnier\"><\/span><strong>Does being hydrated make you look skinnier?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being hydrated can help with weight loss. This is because the processes of the body such as releasing toxins, digestion, and metabolism function smoothly when hydrated. In addition, being hydrated will often make you eat less while burning more calories, which may cause your body to look skinnier. However, it\u2019s important to note that hydration isn\u2019t the sole factor at play. To look skinnier, you may need to incorporate other strategies such as incorporating an exercise routine, achieving a daily <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caloric-deficit\/\">caloric deficit<\/a>, and a number of other possible lifestyle changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_weight_do_you_lose_before_losing_fat\"><\/span><strong>How much water weight do you lose before losing fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of water you can lose before losing fat can vary from one person to another. Therefore, there\u2019s no specific value to ascribe to this, but some findings show that in the first few weeks of any weight loss plan, 70% of what you lose is water, which then reduces to about 20 \u2013 30 percent before stabilizing as the body switches to fat stores (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/health\/a26361054\/water-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_drinking_more_water_help_me_lose_belly_fat\"><\/span><strong>Will drinking more water help me lose belly fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t enough evidence to show that drinking more water can help you lose belly fat. However, drinking more water will help you keep hydrated, which promotes a healthy metabolism. This is essential for burning body fat, including the fat that has accumulated in the belly area. However, keeping hydrated isn\u2019t the only thing you can do to lose weight as several other factors come into play, but maintaining favorable hydration status is central to the body\u2019s ability to effectively metabolize body fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_body_water_increase_as_you_lose_weight\"><\/span><strong>Does body water increase as you lose weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, body water increases as you lose weight. During the first few weeks of your weight loss journey, your body usually loses weight, of which 70 percent is water. This leads to stress and the production of the hormone cortisol, which often leads to water retention. In this regard, the loss of water decreases as the body resorts to burning its fat stores (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/health\/a26361054\/water-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=can_dehydration_cause_weight_gain\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you already know that being dehydrated can lead to weight gain. It can spur the feeling of hunger, slow down metabolic processes in the body, and lead to more toxin buildup, among other things that cumulatively lead to weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hydration-challenge\/\">hydration challenge<\/a> should be to drink enough water daily and keep hydrated if you want to lose weight. Of course, hydration alone may not be enough to give you the desired weight you want to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you aren\u2019t taking in enough fluids and are wondering whether or not that can contribute to weight gain. Low fluid intake can be worsened if you\u2019re doing a lot of exercise that\u2019s causing you to sweat, or you\u2019re drinking too much alcohol or drinks that have diuretic effects without replenishing. 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