Does Sweating Help You Lose Weight?
Does More Sweat Mean More Weight Loss? The Experts Weigh In
What if I weigh a little less after sweating?
"Weight loss through sweating is achieved because of water loss," said Kerkenbush. "True weight loss would be reduction of body fat by expending more calories than [you're] taking in, usually by a combination of proper nutrition and exercise," she explained. Since sweating is the body's cooling mechanism, she said that excessive sweating isn't really going to help you lose weight in the long run. "Safe weight loss is around a half a pound to two pounds per week," she added.
In other words, getting super sweaty during your workouts isn't necessarily going to help you lose weight. "Instead of focusing on sweat, try boosting your workout with some high-intensity bursts of cardio, picking up heavier weights, or simply taking your workout outdoors. Research shows that the varied terrain and wind resistance outdoors can help you burn more calories," Nagel said.
