Incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. Although most of us take it for granted, water may be the only true ’magic potion’ for permanent weight loss.
Water suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.
Got To
Fill These Kidneys
Here’s why. The kidneys cannot function
properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of the
load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver’s primary functions is to
metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to
do some of the kidney’s work, it cannot work at full throttle. As a result, it
metabolizes less fat; more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss
stops.
Shed Water With Water
Drinking enough water is the best treatment
for fluid retention. When the body gets less water, it perceives this a threat
to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extra
cellular spaces (outside the cell). This shows up as swollen feet, hands, and
legs. Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water
along with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and
will replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition
quickly returns. The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to
give your body what it needs - plenty of water. Only then will stored water be
released. If you have a constant problem with water retention, excess salt may
be to blame. Your body will tolerate sodium only in certain concentrations. The
more salt you eat, the more water your system retains to dilute it. But getting
rid of unneeded salt is easy - just drink more water. As it is forced through
the kidneys, it takes away excess sodium.
The overweight person needs more water than the thin one.
Larger people have larger metabolic loads. Since we know that water is the key
to fat metabolism, it follows that the overweight person needs more water.
Water helps maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability
to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps prevent the sagging
skin that usually follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are buoyed by water
which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient.Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of - all that metabolized fat must be shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste.
Water Relieves Constipation
Water can help relieve constipation. When
the body gets to little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources.
The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation. But, when a person
drinks enough water, normal bowel function returns. To utilize water most efficiently during weight loss, follow this schedule:
- Morning: One litre
consumed over a 30 minute period
- Noon: One litre consumed
over a thirty minute period
- Evening: One litre
consumed in the early evening between 5:00&8:00 PM.
***This article was sent to me by my up line supervisor Louis Louw***
