Tina D'Souza Tina D'Souza Asked 9 months ago

Can water cause weight gain?

I drink a lot of water every day for health reasons, but sometimes I feel a bit bloated and heavy. I was wondering, can drinking too much water actually lead to weight gain? I'm a bit confused.

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Ankita Saxena Ankita Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I used to panic seeing my weight scale jump up by 1 kg after drinking a lot of water, thinking I was getting fat. But my trainer reassured me it's just temporary water weight which goes away easily. Real fat gain doesn't happen from drinking water!

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly man, water weight is a real thing especially after a salty meal. Your body holds onto fluids, making the scale look scary. But it's not actual fat, just stick to your workouts and it will drop in a day or two.

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Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Paani peene se koi mota nahi hota hai bhai. Water has zero calories. Agar body mein swelling ya water retention hai, toh doctor ko dikhao, par normal paani peena mat band karo weight loss ke chakar mein.

Pooja Trivedi Pooja Trivedi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I get so anxious when I drink water and my tummy looks bloated instantly, making me think I've gained weight. But logically, water has no calories, so it's physically impossible to gain fat from it. We shouldn't worry about it so much.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Water cannot cause fat gain. In fact, staying hydrated is crucial for fat burning and muscle recovery. Combine good hydration with a active routine like daily walks or gym sessions to keep your metabolism sharp.

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