Saturday, November 1, 2008

Why Consuming Water Can Make You Thinner Quickly

By Ricardo d Argence

Losing weight is one of the biggest undertakings you can attempt. With the list of lifestyle changes you make, it can seem frustrating to keep up with calories, exercise, portions, vitamins, and everything else.

This method is often overlooked, yet it is a no fail approach to losing weight naturally. It is very easy to do. By simply drinking water, you can increase your dieting success and improve your overall well being. Water is a miracle in any weight loss regimen. It suppresses appetite, improves metabolism, and improves overall health. As a bonus is also gives you a healthier glow.

Because drinking water is a natural means of hunger control, people have been successful at losing weight by drinking more water. When you are dehydrated, you may mistake feelings of thirst for feelings of hunger instead. In most cases people will look for a snack when they should have a glass a water.

An increase in the number of your bathroom visits is common when you start drinking water, but this should not be a deterrent. This means that you have water stored from a mild case of dehydration which your body has the opportunity to flush out and not because you drink too much water. When water is continually ingested, your body will let the water that has been retained in areas such as your hips, ankles and thighs go, thus reducing swelling.

The average person needs between 7-9 glasses of water each day. Don't drink it all at one time, as your body needs to process it. It is best to drink a glass with each meal, and to sip throughout the day.

Water does more than just suppress your appetite. It is also excellent for hormone function, metabolic function, it increases the fat used for energy, and helps the liver function. By staying hydrated, the salt-water balance in your body is at normal levels. It also improves skin and hair texture, helps muscle tone, and alleviates some common symptoms of dehydration, such as headache, poor concentration, fatigue, constipation, dark urine and even bad breath. When you are dehydrated, bacteria can reproduce in your mouth, giving you fuzzy tongue and bad breath.

If you are wondering how water helps metabolism, let's explain it quickly. When you are dehydrated, even slightly, your liver is unable to do its job. The liver normally converts stored fat to energy, but it will help the kidneys out when they are water deprived. This makes the liver less efficient, thus, you are allowing your body to store more fat. Stick to the water drinking plan long enough to feel the genuine good effects it will have on you.

So, now that you have been let in on the simplest secret a dieter can know, go grab that bottle and fill it up! It doesn't matter if it's cold or hot, just drink it. You will begin to see yourself in a healthier light, and if you have hit a plateau in weight loss, this might be just the trick you need to get over the hump. - 16004

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