70 per cent of our body is made up of water and it is required to carry out all the necessary functions of the body. Water plays an important role in maintaining your metabolism and removing waste materials from the body.

It leads to water retention: Our body needs a fixed amount of water to function.

It makes you feel hungry: Insufficient intake of water and hunger are interlinked with each other. When you are dehydrated the body sends a signal to the brains.

Your metabolism decreases: Due to insufficient intake of water, your metabolism will decrease, your gut health will be compromised and you will gain weight instead of losing it. Less fluid in the body will also make you feel constipated and you might face difficulty in passing the bowel. If your internal system is not working properly then weight loss is impossible.

Every individual whether trying to shed kilos or not should drink at least 2 litres of water daily. In case you are trying to shed kilos or performing intense exercise then your fluid intake level should be 3 litres or more. A study suggests that drinking 500 ml of water 30 minutes before the main meals can be beneficial in losing weight quickly and effectively. This is because half of the time we feel hungry when we are actually thirsty. So, drinking before the meal will prevent you from overeating.