Most people have heard the idea that drinking lemon water is good for weight loss. But does simply adding lemon slices to your water really help you lose weight? The answer is no, sadly adding lemon to water is not a magic cocktail that lead to weight loss. Yet, this can lead to weight loss if you are using it to replace other beverages that contain more calories and sugars. Lemon water may not be the magic elixir to cause weight loss but it is a good and tasty alternative to sugary drinks, so it can aid not directly in replacement of those other drinks. Besides cutting down on sugar and calories replacing drinks with lemon water also helps to improve your hydration. This improvement to the level of hydration in your body helps to keep your metabolism running at peak performance. In conclusion lemon water, does not, itself, cause weight loss but by switching it for other drinks you can lower your calorie intake and stay hydrated. This combination does aid in weight loss but can be done with just plain water instead of lemon water. Staying hydrated and limiting sugar in your drinks with water will boost your metabolism.