
Plain, unflavored water, that`s the key. Sugary sodas are our worst enemy when we want to lose weight. This research was presented at one of the annual Obesity society meeting. Switching from sweet drinks to water can halp you lose weight in more ways than one. Researchers analyzed data from 277 women on one of several weight loss plans who`d average two cans of sugary beverages before starting a diet. Those who traded juice and soda for water dropped 3 pounds more than dieters who didn`t. And those who drank more than 4 glasses of water daily lost another 2 pounds. Water slashes calories and boosts metabolism. --when your cells are well hydrated, you burn calories more efficiently. So, stop swiggin sweet stuff and down at least 4 more glasses of water a day.