Can Water Make You Gain Weight?

Question

Drinking water does lead to weight gain however there are consequences of drinking too much. This includes, water retention and bloating. Separate to this, the article talks about what are the actual causes to weight gain but the title can be misleading and can cause alot of misinformation as water is the number one thing we need to survive.

Answer 1

I agree and disagree with your claim. There are two main things that immediately come to mind when I think of water and weight together. One is water weight, This is called an edema and this is because, according to medical news today, “the buildup of excess water or fluid in the body”. Many fighters use this method to gain weight quickly but lose it fast. On the other hand does water actually make you gain weight over longer periods of time. According to Radcliffe labs, “Water can help you lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. Staying properly hydrated helps maintain a healthy metabolic rate, allowing the body to convert food into energy efficiently. Additionally, water aids digestion and absorption of nutrients, promoting a well-functioning digestive system that supports weight loss efforts.” We can all agree that water is a necessity to us yet people use water in many ways to fuel their body. That is way I agree to disagree with the claim. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320603 

https://redcliffelabs.com/myhealth/health/can-water-make-you-gain-weight-know-the-real-facts/

Comments

It sounds like this claim is too vague and causes you to not be able to choose what it is actually claiming. Does the claim insinuate that water is unhealthy and will make you gain weight? You've shown in your sources that can't be the case. Does it insinuate that water has weight to it so consuming it would inherently make you heavier, ok sure, but the source they provided states there is a difference between water weight and actual weight gain. The claim is much too vague, and you answered it the best you could in my humble opinion.

Answer 2

The title you give is misleading in a way. Yes water does make you gain weight but its not in the way that you think. your title could be interpreted like drinking water is the same as eating a cheeseburger. Water weight is temporary and fluctuates depending on your hydration levels and has almost no negative impact on your health compared to your daily caloric intake. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss