I Drank a Gallon of Water Every Day for a Week and Here's What Happened
Can you lose water by upping your water intake? According to one YouTuber, the answer is yes. Keegan Acton is a social media influencer who shares tips and hacks with her followers. In one viral video she reveals what happened when she majorly upped her water intake. "I've seen this video floating around YouTube where people drink a gallon of water a day for seven days, and I thought, why not try it out?" she says at the start of the clip. "I lost so much weight in these seven days that it was concerning," she adds.
She Kept Her Diet and Exercise Routine the Same
She went on Amazon and bought a half gallon water bottle and drank a gallon of water every day for a week. "I also wanted to note that throughout this week I made sure to eat foods that I would normally eat and work out as much as I would normally work out. So I know that all my results are from the water and not from anything else," she says in the video.
She Tried to Drink the Water Earlier in the Day
She also tries to get her water intake fulfilled by mid-afternoon, so she doesn't have to "go to the bathroom that much later in the day, especially throughout the night, which I was kind of nervous about."
She Had to Go to the Bathroom "All the Time"
"I have to go to the bathroom all the time," she says. "My urine was clear. It was literally as clear as water."
It May Not Be Sustainable for a Lot of People
"If you're in an office or you run errands or you drive a lot for work or you do something like that, I don't think this would be that sustainable. I guess even if you work from an office, you have a bathroom," she says.
Her Hunger Decreased
"It is three o'clock. I have not eaten or been hungry at all today. Obviously it's because my stomach is just filled with so much water," she says. "I needed to make it an intentional thing that I do need to eat even if I'm not hungry because I'm not like getting my nutrients."
She Lost Almost 5 Pounds in 7 Days
"I lost 4.6 pounds. I almost lost five pounds in seven days. That is absolutely crazy," she says. Did she gain all the weight back the second she stopped drinking so much water? "The answer is yes, kind of," she admits, noting that a month later she "probably gained back two pounds after I was done and then the two three pounds kind of stayed off."
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It Didn't Improve Her Complexion
She also was curious how it would impact her complexion. "My skin I would say didn't really change that much," she says.
She Didn't Get As Many Headaches
"There were a few other things that I wasn't looking for that I did notice throughout this week. The first one was that I did not get as many headaches as I normally do," she reveals.
She Also Felt More Energized
"The second one was that I had a ton of energy. I'm a pretty high energy person," she adds.
She Was Bloated the First Few Days, and Then Felt "Very Unbloated"
"The last one is bloating. The first few days I was super bloated and then after that I felt very unbloated, so that's a plus," she says.
How to Drink Water Safely
If you're considering increasing your water intake, it's important to do so safely to avoid potential side effects like bloating or overhydration. Start by gradually increasing your daily intake rather than jumping to a gallon immediately. Spread your water consumption throughout the day to help your body adjust, and avoid drinking too much water in a short period, which can lead to imbalances like hyponatremia. Listen to your body's signals—if you feel too full or uncomfortable, slow down your intake. And remember, while water is important, maintaining a balanced diet for proper nutrient intake is essential. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
