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Diet and Exercise Evolution: Water: 65% of Your Body Can't be Wrong
By David McCormick
The Liver
The function of your kidneys is to filter your blood (which is mostly water).
And one of the functions of your liver is to metabolize fat. If you don't
consume enough water, your kidneys can't function properly, so your liver
starts to help perform kidney functions. So, if your liver is busy helping your
ailing kidneys, you can't burn as much fat. Let me repeat that: No matter how
much you exercise, if you don't drink enough water, your liver will not
metabolize fat for you, because it is trying to help your kidneys.
Too Much Water?
Being hyper-hydrated (consuming too much water) is not in any way harmful , and
actually helps your body metabolize fat. The greatest ill effect of excess
water consumption is that you will visit the washroom more often. Consider it a
chance to fit in a little more exercise into your daily routine.
There have been a few cases of long distance runners who have died from drinking
water to toxic levels, but this is extremely rare, and their situation is very
unique, so it is nothing for a normal person to worry about.
Retaining Water
You may have a medical condition that causes you to retain water, probably
because of excess salt (sodium) in your system. The solution is simple: drink
more water. Your body retains water for the same reason it retains fat: your
body thinks that it's hard to come by. If you teach your body that food is
abundant, it will stop storing it. If you teach your body that water is
abundant by drinking more of it, your body will stop storing it. For more
information on how your body adapts to various stimuli, read my articles about
adaptation on my website, they're free.
Other Benefits
The more water you drink the healthier your skin becomes, because it has to be
moisturized from the inside and out. It also contributes to joint lubrication,
reducing the risk of injury in any activity. Water is the best cure for
constipation, and should be your first choice, even before increasing fiber or
taking laxatives.
When you are active, you should drink even more water, especially on hot days,
to replace what you lose in sweat. Do not wait until you're thirsty, because
that is your body telling you that it is already under-hydrated. Try to keep
yourself over-hydrated for best health. Here's an extra tip: cold water is more
easily absorbed into your system, plus it slightly lowers your body
temperature, so you have to burn a few extra calories to bring your body
temperature back up.
I Drink Plenty of Coffee, That's Mostly Water, Right?
What counts as water? Some say "only water", but some research has found that
fruit juices that are mostly water can be counted towards your daily quota.
However, you simply can't drink as much juice as you can water. Juice will fill
you up, and contains sugar which you should try to minimize in your diet. So,
it's really not a substitute for simple, clear water. And even though coffee is
made with mostly water, it does not count since it is a diuretic and actually
strips water from your system. Colas are also full of that diuretic caffeine,
besides their ultra-high sugar content, so soft drinks should be the first item
to stop consuming if you're trying to lose weight. Replace those "alternatives"
with a glass of water, and you'll feel better and start losing pounds and
inches.
It was recently found that even diet sodas do not help dieters, go to the "news"
section of my site to read more about this research.
I hope it goes without saying that alcohol, even when mixed with water, is a
diuretic and my advice is to minimize your consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Final Tip
You don't have to drink a huge glass or two all at once, either. I have a large
glass of water at my desk all day. As soon as it is empty, I refill it. I
naturally sip it whenever I like, and I end up drinking more than my quota of
water every day.
David McCormick is the founder of Weightless Products. His Mr. Weightless site
is dedicated to free weight loss articles and advice, primarily targeted to
men. There are no banners, no pop-ups, and you will never be asked for your
email address. Mr. Weightless: Wait Less for Weight Loss!
http://www.weightlessproducts.com
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| Your Body's Many Cries for Water |
| F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. |
| Dr. F. Batmanghelidj explains how water can help you Lose weight effortlessly and naturally, without strict dieting; Prevent and reverse premature aging; Eliminate pains including heartburn, back pain, arthritis, colitis pain, anginal pain, migraine headaches; Cure asthma in a few days, naturally and forever; and Cure hypertension without diuretics or other medication. |
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