Water is vital to digestion and metabolism,
acting as a medium for various enzymatic and chemical reactions in the
body. As a result of not drinking enough water, many people encounter
such problems as excess body fat, poor muscle tone and size, decreased
digestive efficiency and organ function, increased toxicity in the body,
joint and muscle soreness (particularly after exercise) and water retention.
Most people have no idea how much water they
should be drinking, and most Americans live from day to day in a dehydrated
state. They don't drink enough water. Without water, we would be poisoned
to death by our own waste products and toxins resulting from metabolism.
Overweight people should drink an extra eight
ounces of water for each 25 pounds that exceeds their ideal weight.
There is a difference between pure water and other beverages that contain
water. Water is water. Obviously you can get it by consuming fruit juice,
soft drinks, beer, coffee or tea. Unfortunately, while such drinks contain
water, they also may contain substances that are not healthy and actually
contradict some of the positive effects of the added water.
The bottom line is that your weight loss plan
should include drinking plenty of water. Try to keep some with you at
all times and you will be more likely to drink the amount that you should
be.
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