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What you need to know about weight loss and water

Most people don't realize how important this is. Drinking the right amount of water will help you have more energy, control your weight and perform better. It is an important step in to healthier living.

Water makes up about 70% of your body. Thus, it's clear that water has an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Not only does drinking water prevent dehydration, but it also can help with fluid retention and generally make you feel better overall. Ask yourself the question, "Do I drink enough water?" It is recommended that you drink 8 to 10 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day.

And, now that you know how crucial proper hydration is to your present state of well being, you need to understand that drinking plenty of water is also an important piece of preventative health.

Drinking water and weight loss

Water plays an enormous role in how well our body functions. Simply put the more fresh water we drink, the healthier we become. Weight loss can also be achieved by drinking the right amount of water daily.

Various advantages of drinking water include:

• It helps maintain muscle tone, weight loss, clear and healthy skin.
• It helps prevent lower back pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, headaches, migraines, asthma, allergies, colitis, rheumatoid, arthritis, depression, hypertension, cholesterol, hangovers, neck pain, muscle pain, joint pain, bloating, constipation, ulcers, low energy levels, stomach pain, confusion and disorientation.
• It regulates body temperature, remove toxins and wastes, cushion and lubricate joints, decrease risk of kidney stones, protect tissues, organs and the spinal cord from shock and damage.
• It assists in the digestion & absorption of food, and in transporting oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

Drinking water is extremely beneficial for weight loss. There are many benefits associated with a higher intake of water:

• Water contains no calories, fat, or cholesterol and is low in sodium.
• It is also a natural appetite suppressant.
• Studies have proved that a low consumption of water allows more fat to be deposited instead of being metabolized into energy. Thus, higher the consumption of water, lower is the amount of fat deposited.
• Water regulates all bodily functions including the activities of circulating and dissolving.
• Every enzymatic and chemical reaction of the body occurs in the presence of water.
• Water also transports hormones, nutrients, oxygen and antibodies through the blood stream and lymphatic system.
• In addition, our bodies' proteins and enzymes are more efficient in solutions of lower viscosity (i.e., diluted), thus helping in weight loss and fitness.
• Water also ensures that a proper muscle contraction can be achieved so that the working muscle is properly exhausted. This again prevents deposition of fat.