Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat.
Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. Why is that you may ask? The kidneys can’t function properly without enough water. When they don’t work to capacity, some of their load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver’s primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But, if the liver has to do some of the kidney’s work, it can’t operate at full throttle. As a result it metabolizes less fat hence more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops.
Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention.
When the body gets less water, it perceives this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extracellular spaces (outside the cells). This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands. Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water along with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and will replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly returns. The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body what it needs – plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released.
The overweight person needs more water.
Larger people have larger metabolic loads. Since we know that water is the key to fat metabolism, it makes sense to say that overweight people need more water. Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent the sagging skin that usually follows weight loss – shrinking cells are buoyed by water, which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient.
Water helps rid the body of waste.
During weight loss the body has a lot more waste to get rid of – all that metabolized fat must be shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste.
Water can help relieve constipation.
When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation, being unable to eliminate toxic waste. Constipation is nothing to laugh at really as it is the root cause of most chronic diseases. So don’t forget to drink up for normal bowel function to return.
How much water is enough?
On average a person should drink eight 8-ounce glasses every day. That’s about 2 quarts. However, the overweight person needs one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. The amount you drink also should be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry.
So far, we’ve discovered some remarkable truths about water and weight loss, don’t you think? I showed you that water may be the only true “magic potion” for permanent weight loss when battling the bulge. But what about the psychological aspect of being overweight? According to Louise L. Hay, metaphysical teacher and lecturer, “overweight” represents a need for protection. In her opinion we seek protection from hurts, slights, criticism, abuse, sexuality and sexual advances; from a fear of life in general and also specifically. Take your choice.
To help with your weight loss goal it is important to be persistent and stay focused. I am including an affirmation in this article that you can practice daily. Stand in front of a mirror and read it out load once or twice a day. This, together with your increase in water intake will assure you to stay on track so you can embrace the changes you see in yourself and become the new you!
Daily affirmation:I am willing to release the pattern in me that created these conditions.
I am in the process of positive changes.
I have a happy, slender body.
I experience love wherever I go.
I appreciate all that I do.
I love and approve of myself.
I trust the process of life to bring me my highest good.
I deserve the best and I accept it now.
