The Importance of Drinking Water During Weight Loss

 

We have all heard about the theory that water is the best beauty treatment. It’s true! Water helps to flush out toxins from your body, leaving you with clear skin and sparking eyes. But did you realise how important water is in weight reduction? Here’s why….

One of the functions of the liver is to convert stored fat into energy. This is what is known as metabolism and the more efficiently this occurs, the better for your weight loss. However, if your kidneys are not getting enough water, then the liver steps in to pick up the slack. Your liver cannot therefore metabolise efficiently as it’s other jobs have increased. This is when your metabolism slows down and as a result, more fat is stored rather than converted into energy. That’s the scientific bit….

Drinking plenty of water is important for everyone, but it is essential during a weight loss diet as it helps to promote muscle tone. Also, your weight loss regime includes a certain amount of exercise which will increase the need to keep your body hydrated.

Finally, water is a great energiser. Once of the main reasons for that mid-afternoon “slump” is actually mild dehydration. So instead of that strong cup of coffee, try drinking a large glass of water and see how that lethargy disappears! If you can’t stand the thought of 8 glasses of plain water a day, then pop in a slice of lemon!

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