Cautions to consider:
People with kidney, liver problems, high blood pressure or other conditions were fluid intake needs to be limited should follow their doctor’s recommendations. Always seek advice from your doctor before trying any new diet or changing eating / drinking habits!
Those on high-blood pressure or other medications should consult with their doctor to determine their proper water consumption.
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Drinking ice cold water actually makes you lose weight because fat calories are burned to bring the water temperature up to internal 98.6 degrees F. Some people find they have stomach cramps from this, so experiment and see if your body is ok with this.
Over-weight people need more water than thin people
Water helps detoxify the body from the effects of long term smoking, helping to eliminate the insidious tar and acidic nicotine from the lungs.
Hate to urinate??? Remember each time you do, you are ridding the body of unwanted waste, unwanted fat, and unwanted toxins.
Negative effect of caffeine provokes insulin release and may in fact enhance the storage of what is eaten - as fat.
One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters investigated in a University of Washington study.
Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
Drinking water is important if you're trying to lose weight, some studies have shown that thirst and hunger sensations are triggered together. If there is a slight dehydration the thirst mechanism may be mistaken for hunger and one may eat when the body is actually craving fluid. As most food contains some water, if one doesn't drink much they may be subconsciously driven to eat more to gain the necessary water supply however, you also gain the undesired effects of increased calorie consumption. Drinking more water can help to prevent overeating and benefit weight loss.
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Cautions to consider:
People with kidney, liver problems, high blood pressure or other conditions were fluid intake needs to be limited should follow their doctor’s recommendations. Always seek advice from your doctor before trying any new diet or changing eating / drinking habits!
Those on high-blood pressure or other medications should consult with their doctor to determine their proper water consumption.