Seems that most people are not so sure if water help to lose weight; even if they think it does, not sure how to use this information. Here we will try to answer this question and provide you all the information needed about water and weight loss.

We all know how important is water for body’s health and well being. There are a large number of health problems which can be prevented only by drinking the optimal amount of water that our body needs. Water makes up 75% of the body, 90% of the blood, and 85% of the brain. There is no possible way for human metabolism to function optimally if is deprived of this basic component.

But how that exactly is related with weight loss? Is very much connected with metabolism, specifically the fat metabolism.

The organ responsible with converting energy into fat and fat into energy is our liver. Is one of his main job, along with many others vital for our survival: detoxification, breaking down fats, converting glucose and more. Our liver plays an major in body’s metabolism. In optimal conditions, the liver shouldn’t have any problems converting fat storage into energy, or in other words burning the fat away.

But you guessed right, if the fat is keep being accumulated is a sign that your liver is not doing his job. And that’s because he’s quite busy taking over the kidney’s job, detoxification, filtering and eliminating toxins from the body. And correct guess again, to work at their full capacity, the kidneys need water. Plenty of water, actually.

Is a complex mechanism, but putting it simple it goes this way: by drinking enough water you allow your kidneys to do their job, which in turn will allow your liver to properly convert fat into energy. I will not mention here in how many other ways your body will greatly benefit, your skin, your blood, your brain.

More than that, if you want to build muscles instead of fat, again you need a lot of water.

However, if your metabolism is really slow, and this is the case with most overweight people, you can incredibly boost it in a healthy way with the help of enzymes.

So how much is enough water? Minimum 2 liter a day, period. Less than that will force your body to work in “emergency” mode, and actually store as much water as he can in tissues.

Where most people fail and how to develop a good habit of drinking water?

-Thinking that other liquids like beverages, juices, tea, coffee contain water so are counted as water. This common perception is not only wrong but really dangerous to your health. In fact, most of them are dehydrating the body, for example 1 glass of Coke need 7 glasses of water to neutralize the acidity in your blood. If you don’t happens to drink seven glasses of water after each glass of Coke, then your body will retrieve it from your water storage, thus dehydrating you.

-Fearing that they will have to run to the bathroom constantly. Well, this is a normal reaction, and will disappear soon after your body will adjust to the new amount of water intake.

-Water is not tasty! Actually it is the greatest beverage in the world, but we are so addicted to the artificial taste of all kind of modern drinks, that we almost lost the ability to enjoy a sip of clear water. Do not worry, like any other habits, drinking water can be “learned” again, and the more you will drink, the more you will like it. And of course, it also depends on what kind of water you drink…

What kind of water is best?

Mineral/spring water comes first, as it contains natural minerals that your body needs. The options are huge, so is up to you to choose which brand .

Distiled water can be also good, but is voided of any minerals, and by some naturopaths it leaches minerals from the bones and teeth.

On the last place we’ve put tap water, and if you have to drink tap water, then we strongly advice to consider a water filter.

So, to conclude, if you are serious about losing weight, you should start developing a habit of drinking 2 liter of water a day, spread out throughout the day. There’s no way around. For optimal results try 3 liter a day. It will do miracles for you. Also your skin will become glowing and free of impurities.

Tips

• if you really can’t stand the taste, try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or try flavored water, but carefully read the labels.
• is a good idea to stop drinking water about three hours before going to sleep.
• is an excellent idea to drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning and let it settle for a while before you go on with coffee or breakfast.
• there are some evidences that cold water might enhance fat burning.
• there are more evidences that drinking enough water will decrease your appetite.
• weight loss systems who actually use the natural aid of water to lose weight are Strip That Fat, and of course The Calories Shifting Method.

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