James Martin weight loss: 'Weird' way chef stays slim without hitting the gym or dieting

In a study which monitored overweight people, those who drank 1-1.5l of water every day for a few weeks found a “significant reduction in weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and body fat.”

Healthline continued: “These results may be even more impressive when the water is cold. When you drink cold water, your body uses extra calories to warm the water up to body temperature.”

And there are other benefits of drinking water besides weight loss.

“Water keeps your brain healthy and it keeps your skin healthy and it keeps your focused – it’s crazy when you give up soft drinks how much more your brain feels alive, it’s very weird.”

source: express.co.uk