But, when a person drinks enough water, normal bowel function returns. The Truths So far, we have discovered some remarkable truths about water and about weight loss. The body will not function properly without enough water and cannot metabolize stored fat efficiently. Retained water will show up as excess weight. To get rid of excess water you must drink more water.
Drinking water is essential to weight loss.
On the average a person should drink eight 8 ounce glasses of water every day. The overweight person needs one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. The amount that you drink should be increased if you exercise or if the water is hot and dry. Water should preferably be cold. The system absorbs cold water more quickly that warm water.