Water For a Healthy Life and Weight

     There has yet to be discovered a magic potion for losing weight. Proper diet and regular exercise seem to be the only methods. However, the importance of water should be factored into this simple equation. While medical science has proven the positive effects of water, most people still do not drink enough of it each day.

The first reason why water is so important for weight loss has to do with metabolism of fat. The liver is in charge of this process when it comes to converting stored fat into energy. However, the liver is also responsible for aiding the kidneys that need an abundance of water in order to function properly. The liver has to perform all functions of the kidneys on its own when they are dehydrated. This means that the liver does not have the energy to metabolize fat. Drinking water allows the kidneys to focus on their job and liver to focus on its job, converting fat to energy.

Other studies have shown that drinking ice cold water actually encourages the liver to work harder and more efficiently than normal. By drinking ice cold water throughout the day, the metabolism will speed up and weight will slowly be lost without actually adjusting the diet or exercise.

Another reason why water is so important in weight loss is because dehydration actually causes people to hold more water. It sounds backwards: not drinking water causes people to hold water wait. Most people are constantly dehydrated without actually realizing it. Because their bodies have become accustomed to knowing they won抰 get water, they store away every bit of water they receive for future use. Once someone begins regularly drinking an adequate amount of water, the body lets go of the excess. For this reason, adding more water to a daily routine can mean losing pounds almost instantly and thinner ankles, waist, and arms that are bloated.

Water is also vital for the digestive system to function properly. Fiber is often considered the key component of attaining a regular digestive system, but all that fiber can actually cause more problems if it does not have an adequate amount of water. While a regular digestive system will only remove weight that has already been ingested, starting a water regimen will help remove waste weight that has built up over time. Also, a healthy digestive system provides the body with more energy because toxins are not slowing it down.

Studies have shown that water is a great appetite suppressant when drunk prior to meals. Without even making an effort, most people who drink an 8 oz glass of water before a meal will eat 33% less. This is due in part to the fact that they simply get fuller quicker because the water is already taking up space. The other reason is that the food will expand as soon as it hits the water filled stomach. By drinking water before a meal, people can eat to their satisfaction and still eat less.

Water is important for every aspect of the health of the human body. By drinking more water and improving the health of the body, weight loss goals can be achieved with greater ease.

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