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Can You Really Burn Fat Just By Drinking Water?
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 Michael
Collins: With over 75% of our body made up of water there is
no denying the need to remain hydrated (drinking water) at all times.
If you are following a fat
loss program, you will want to consume more water if only for the
added calorie burning benefits. Here's a great excerpt from Eugene's
great article "12
Ways to Turbo- Charge Your Fat Loss":
"Drink more water.
Although a recent study suggested that drinking the standard "8 glasses"
or 64 oz of water touted by experts is not necessary for health, forget
about it.
We're dealing
purely with fat loss; moreover, ways to maximize it. In my experience
(and in the collective experience of other fitness professionals), I've
found that there is a direct, inverse correlation between water
consumption and fat loss - the more water a client drinks, the more fat
they lose.
Ellington Darden
suggests that superhydration with chilled water may be effective in fat
loss due to your body having to warm the water to body temperature in
order to use it in your cells. The net effect: about a calorie burned
per oz of water. Dr. Darden suggests that his recommendation of drinking
a gallon of chilled water will burn about 130 calories."
What other benefits are there to
drinking water? 
By remaining hydrated (drinking more
water) you will have more energy and this will allow you to perform
better at the gym or your chosen exercise program. It will also
allow you to recover faster after a workout and reduce the chance of
injury.
Have a glass of water before you go to bed
at night and you should find you have increased energy when you wake up
in the morning.
Also - You should have access to water when you are exercising and sip
regularly from it. This will help you to have a better workout and have
more energy throughout your session.
We are constantly losing water throughout the day and even at night
while we sleep. To remain hydrated we need to replace this water by
drinking sufficient quantities so we never get thirsty.
You should carry a bottle of water around
with you- especially during workouts or hot weather. If you are living
in a hot climate you will need to consume more to compensate for the
additional loss due to perspiration.
By the way, if you are consuming alcohol
(which is a
no- no for fat loss) or caffeine you will need additional water to
compensate for the diuretic effect that these have on the body.
It is better to sip water constantly
throughout the day, rather than try to meet your minimum
requirements by drinking a lot all at one time. For a great, easy way to
track water consumption, make sure to check out
Eugene's technique here.
If you feel thirsty then you are already getting dehydrated
and your body is telling you to do something about it.
The problem with many people is their misunderstanding with what is
suitable to drink. There are so many flavored drinks available
that people resort to these in preference to drinking water alone. Water
doesn't have all the added sugars, preservatives and colorings that are
detrimental to your health.
It's a shame that most people live on a daily basis with less water than
they should be having and that is why many people feel lethargic.
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