If you're looking to slim down, one of the first tips you'll probably get is to drink more water. But for those of us who diligently down our 64 oz a day, here's some bad news: Recent studies out of the UK suggest that drinking water to slim down could be a waste of time. In a study of 1,000 young women, researchers found no link between waist size and drinking habits -- regardless of what participants regularly drank, be it soda, juice, coffee, tea or water.

However, there was a link between waist size and water consumption in food -- meaning that women who ate foods high in water content -- think fruits, veggies, soups, rice, etc -- tend to be smaller. Read the full findings here.

Still, I would take these findings with a grain of salt. Not only does your body require water to function, I think it's great for weight loss because it helps flush out your system and can take the edge off your hunger. I swear by it anyway -- what about you?