You probably know that water is essential for weight loss, but are you really putting water to work for you toward your goal of a gorgeous, healthy, thin body and radiant health?
Most people walk around dehydrated. In fact, many experts say that by the time you feel thirst, you are already dehydrated, so the one glass of water that you might drink then probably isn't enough. Also, when you're thirsty, do you reach for pure water? Or do you reach for high calorie concoction; something with high fructose corn syrup (nightmare for weight loss), sugar, a diuretic such as alcohol or something with caffeine that takes water out of your body?
Most people walk around dehydrated. In fact, many experts say that by the time you feel thirst, you are already dehydrated, so the one glass of water that you might drink then probably isn't enough. Also, when you're thirsty, do you reach for pure water? Or do you reach for high calorie concoction; something with high fructose corn syrup (nightmare for weight loss), sugar, a diuretic such as alcohol or something with caffeine that takes water out of your body?
Perhaps you choose an artificially sweetened beverage that unbeknownst to you is triggering an insulin response in your body and encouraging your body to store fat even though you're drinking something with zero calories. No wonder the numbers don't add up at the end of the day!
Another problem you might encounter is that when you don't drink enough water, it's easy to mistake the body's thirst signal as a signal for hunger, and mistakenly use food to try to quench what is actually thirst. When that doesn't work, you might reach for even more food, yet continue to feel unsatisfied.
Water is also a powerful ally in calming hunger pangs between your scheduled meals and supporting snacks. Foods with a high water content, such as fresh vegetables, are a great compliment to the other nutrient dense low-glycemic foods in your meals.
Also, water plays an important role in eliminating toxins from your body. It also plays a powerful role in eliminating stored fat. If you're not getting enough water, your body can't physically eliminate the fat you're trying so hard to lose, so following your doctor's recommended daily intake of water is a great way to support your weight loss.
How much water do you need? If you're not sure, the best thing to do is consult with your doctor or primary health care provider. Many nutritional experts recommend one ounce for every pound of body weight as a baseline. For example, a person who weighs 150 pounds would require 75 ounces of water a day, more in hot weather or when exercising.
Notice this is more than the general 64 ounces, or eight glasses we often hear about. But again, I am not a nutritionist or physician, so please consult your doctor.
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