5 Ways Drinking More Water Can Help You Lose Weight

Water may very well be the most underrated nutrient—especially when it comes to weight loss.

Sure, “calories in versus calories out” is still a thing, but how much water you drink plays a huge role in determining what side of that equation you come out on, says Leah Kaufman, R.D., a dietitian with NYU Langone Medical Center’s Weight Management Program. She even has all of her patients download an app, like Waterlogged or Water Drink Reminder, that will remind them to drink water continually throughout the day. “Drinking enough water is so easy to forget, but it’s critical to weight-loss success,” she says.

Here are five awesome ways that hydrating can help you burn more calories, curb overeating, and shed pounds.