Very Off Topic: The H20 Diet for weight loss

[LongHaul]

The H20 Diet

 

Many studies show drinking ~16 ounces of water from 0-30 minutes prior to eating meals fills your stomach and suppresses your appetite.  Weight loss ranged from ~1-3 lbs per month.

 

This really surprised me.  I had heard of drinking water before meals but didn't realize many studies showed clear evidence of its effectiveness.  Although I do remember reading a story about some starving African kid who would fill his tummy to lessen his hunger.

 

If effective I think many people can lose weight fairly easily just by drinking a lot of water (no beer!) before meals.

2 lbs per month would be 24 lbs per year.  I think it is a powerful long term solution. Cheap too.

 

Water before meals helps lose weight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_loss_effects_of_water

 

Another study found the same thing not mentioned in the wikipedia summary.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20150828/water-weight-meals-obesity

[Gamecock-YT]

Probably could do the same thing with a salad? Just easy on the dressing.