Drink
Mainly Water
Sports or energy drink, fruit
smoothie, or a bottle of soft drink — each serving contains about 100 calories
or more. Yet these beverages don't satisfy you the way 100 calories of food
does, so they're a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and
carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero
calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down
drink. And strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well
as jump-starts your metabolism. If it's just too boring, add lemon wedges or
mint leaves.
BODYPERFECT101: If you examine the
secret behind a championship football team, a magnificent orchestra, or a
successful business, the principal ingredient is invariably disciple.
There are many reasons why it is
important to drink water, especially if you want a quick weight loss:
- Initial weight loss is largely due to loss of water, and you need to drink an adequate amount of water in order to avoid dehydration.
- The process of burning calories requires an adequate supply of water in order to function efficiently; dehydration slows down the fat-burning process.
- Burning calories creates toxins (think of the exhaust coming out of your car), and water plays a vital role in flushing them out of your body.
- Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume; a reduction in blood volume causes a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles; and a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles can make you feel tired.
- Water helps maintain muscle tone by assisting muscles in their ability to contract, and it lubricates your joints. Proper hydration can help reduce muscle and joint soreness when exercising.
- A healthy (weight loss) diet includes a good amount of fiber. But while fiber is normally helpful to your digestive system, without adequate fluids it can cause constipation instead of helping to eliminate it.
- Drinking water with a meal may make you feel full sooner and therefore satisfied eating less. Note, however, that drinking water alone may not have this effect. In order to feel satiated (not hungry), our bodies need bulk, calories and nutrient.
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