Water and weight loss… Of all the essential nutrients, water is the most critical needed for tissue building, circulation, transporting nutrients, digestion, and excretion. So why is water important for those persons who wish to weigh less? Water is a natural appetite suppressor as water tends to fill you up which, in turn, keeps you from eating unnecessary food; hereby assisting with weight loss. Many people say that even after eating they still feel some hunger. What they perceive as hunger is actually thirst. So when you feel hungry after a good meal, drink water to fill up that last gap, and restrain yourself from going to the fridge for one more bite.

If insufficient water is taken daily the kidneys cannot function as they ought to, causing the liver to overwork. A major function of the liver is to metabolise fat and carbohydrates and to neutralise poisons in the body. However, if the liver has to give additional help to the kidneys, it cannot function properly. The result is less fat metabolism and an increase in fatty deposits. The fat remains stored and weight loss decreases.

Drinking too little water can cause constipation thereby not allowing the body to get rid of waste effectively. Regular water intake can also improve fluid retention control which will relive swollen feet, legs and fingers. Remember to keep the salt intake monitored as further aggravation can result from an unmonitored situation.

ShapeLife recommends drinking at least 8 glasses of water everyday in order to just stay hydrated. For more information on water and how to weigh less email us at info@shapelife.co.za

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