 [ Symptoms ] could my daughter have a health issue  my daughter is 2 years old she weighs 49 pounds and is 38 inches tall her pediatricians keep telling me just give her more fruits and veggies but i do it is rare if i give her any junk she runs around the house but gets tired quickly which is obviously because of her weight she is outgrown toddler clothing and is into girls sizes she can not wear jeans because they do not fit her right i just want some answers as to what could be wrong [ Disease ] i do not think the idea that cold water causes fat in your stomach to congeal making weight loss more difficult holds much merit all fat whether solid or liquid will get broken down metabolized and digested in your body if anything ice cold water may actually slightly boost your metabolism to help promote weight loss although it is a very small amount your body has to expend calories to bring the ice water up to your body is natural temperature in your situation drinking water is helping to keep you from drinking soda which does not have much nutritional value and has excessive amounts of sugar so you should continue to substitute water in place of sugar laden beverages like soda in order to promote weight loss you do not have to completely get rid of soda if you enjoy it but continue to be mindful of moderation and portion control when you do have it