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| May 16, 2008 |
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One of the things that I rarely hear talked about but I believe contributed greatly to my weight loss is the proper amount of water intake. Water is a very important aspect to dieting that a lot of people overlook. Of course they increase their intake while working out but the truth is usually they are still under-hydrated.
When digesting water, your body:
Benefit #1: Metabolizes Fat in order to be able to properly digest it.
Benefit #2: Once metabolized with fat it becomes a fluid with a consistency very similar to honey so it is very effective in appetite suppression.
Benefit #3: Burns calories through out the digestive process.
other benefits include but are not limited to:
aids in gaining proper muscle tone
lubricating joints
aids in reducing constipation normally associated with high fiber diets
helps keep skin healthy, elastic and resilient
It is very important to hydrate while exercising and do not wait until your body says you are thirsty, drink on a schedule.
Caffeine can be a useful tool to use prior to workouts to keep attention and energy levels high and this creates a natural state of dehydration thus increasing the need for hydration.
Different people have different water intake needs so I would recommend
doing a little research to find out about what you should be taking in (usually recommendations are 6-8 cups daily but I do far more than that).
To start hydrating, I recommend building up slowly, do not just start drinking 2 Liters a day right out of the gate as this could cause that waterlogged, bloated feeling that is hard to overcome when workout time rolls around (not to mention the extra 20 bathroom trips). You can also increase the intake of watery fruits and melons as that is a good way also.
There you have it, my two cents on one of the most often overlooked aspects of exercising.
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There is such a thing as Water Intoxication. This can occur in athletes because when you sweat you lose water and electrolytes, drinking too much water and not replenishing the electrolytes could possibly (but very unlikely) lead to water intoxication. The average person with properly operating kidneys should be able to process 15 liters of water a day, 8 20 ounce glasses a day is not quite a third of that so you should be fine. The trick is to spread it out throughout the day and not drink in too much all at once.
BTW, you can replenish electrolytes with almost any fruit or vegetable, a little research can get you a list of the best ones but some of my favs are: bananas, strawberries, avocados, tomatoes, oranges, cucumbers and eggplants. |
| Posted By: LeatherNeck86 | May 20, 2008 |
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I was wondering if you have ever heard of too much water intake?
I gave up soda about 2 years ago and replaced it with Crystal Lite Tea which is water with those to-go packets of tea in it. I currently drink about 8 20oz bottles a day. Those 8 packets contribute to about 180 calories in total because the are 10 calories a piece. I definately go to the bathroom more than anyone else I know but I didn't know if there is a issue with weight loss and drinking too much water than anyone has heard of? |
| Posted By: Babysinblue | May 20, 2008 |
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| I absolutley agree, water is one of the most purest and important attributes to anyones diet, the most important thing it does for me is keep me hydrated as I exercise a lot. I consume 2 glasses for every meal so I consume approx 12 glasses per day. |
| Posted By: Johnno | May 20, 2008 |
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