{"id":1182,"date":"2014-09-07T21:30:14","date_gmt":"2014-09-07T20:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehealthsciencesacademy.org\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2020-04-20T18:57:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:57:00","slug":"water-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthsciencesacademy.org\/health-tips\/water-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Water For Weight Loss: Can Drinking More Help You Lose More?"},"content":{"rendered":"
by The Health Sciences Academy\u00a0\u2014 Get free science updates <\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Water is quantitatively the most important nutrient<\/a> when it comes to preventing chronic diseases.<\/p>\n There is even\u00a0evidence<\/a> that mild<\/em> dehydration may account for some deaths.<\/p>\n With about 60% of our human body made up of water, it is undoubtedly\u00a0essential to survival<\/a>. Your cells, body temperature, joint lubrication, and internal transport system depend on it.<\/p>\n But many people fail to drink enough of it. Especially those who are trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n Here are three points to consider if you (or your client) are trying to lose weight:<\/p>\n The\u00a0first randomised controlled trial<\/a> to show increasing water consumption is an effective way to lose weight was reported in 2010 at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n That study found participants who drank two cups of water before each meal lost more<\/em> weight than those who didn’t<\/a>.<\/p>\n In fact, the pre-meal water drinkers lost an average of 5 pounds (ca. 2.3 kilos) more<\/em> weight over a 12-week period than those who followed the same diet but did not drink the water.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Known as water pre-loading, drinking before a meal appears to play a role in satiety. According to the researchers, two glasses of water before a meal can do two things for you:<\/p>\n If this strategy affects\u00a0satiety during the meal<\/a>, consider incorporating those two glasses of water before eating and closely monitor the effects.<\/p>\n Even if you are\u00a0mildly dehydrated, your metabolism may slow down.<\/p>\n Being dehydrated reduces\u00a0blood volume, which can\u00a0also reduce\u00a0the supply of oxygen to your muscles.<\/p>\n As you can imagine, this can make you feel tired, both physically and mentally<\/a>. No good energy comes out of being tired, especially when your goal is to stay active whilst you lose weight.<\/p>\n On the other hand, drinking water can boost your body\u2019s ability to burn fat.<\/p>\n A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism<\/em> found that drinking 500 ml of water increases metabolic rate by 30 percent<\/a> in healthy men and women. That’s not only a boost to your system, but it is an encouraging lift to drink more to burn more.<\/p>\n Warning<\/strong>: before radically increasing your intake of water for weight loss, be aware of the lethal dangers of water poisoning<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Water plays a key role in detoxification and elimination. It is the element in which many of the toxins are eliminated from the body.<\/p>\n Drinking plenty of water flushes your system and helps excrete waste products.<\/p>\n Water is not only the medium for most chemical reactions in your body, but also the vital link in flushing\u00a0out the normal wastes, or by-products, of your metabolism.<\/p>\n Ironically, a well-hydrated body is less<\/em> likely to retain fluid. Excessive fluid trapped in body tissue can add a few digits on the scales.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> There are several detrimental metabolic processes triggered by toxicants which can lead to fat gain. You’re invited to learn this science in our Detox Specialist certification<\/a>. Toxicology and detoxification are the two long-established fields of scientific research you’ll gain expertise on (DIFFERENT FROM the made-up fallacies circulating the internet these days). This way, you can safely and completely help your clients with their shorter-term health goals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Last week, many of you have shared your stories about how you’ve installed a new habit<\/a> to drink more water, more often.<\/p>\n Cueing yourself to keep a tall glass of water by the coffee maker to drink upon waking and before coffee; placing a jar of water around the house; setting an alarm as a reminder; checking off a list with the number of glasses you drink.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n These are all excellent. The beauty of a habit is that there\u2019s always a reward at the end \u2013 such as seeing that jar empty, or checking off each glass on that list!<\/span><\/p>\n So\u00a0simple, yet acutely relevant to success.<\/p>\n How about you? How do you see the consumption of water for weight loss? Have you tried it with yourself or with a client? If not, are you willing to?<\/p>\n Join in the conversation and let\u00a0us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n \n Available upon individual purchase. Learn more here!<\/a><\/p>\n Do Low-Carb Diets Suppress Appetite?<\/a> Can Fat Make You Full?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Do Frequent Meals Raise Your Metabolism?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn the science and get certified!<\/p>\n Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n Water is quantitatively the most important nutrient when it comes to preventing chronic diseases. There is even\u00a0evidence that mild dehydration may account for some deaths. With about 60% of our human body made up of water, it is undoubtedly\u00a0essential to survival. Your cells, body temperature, joint lubrication, and internal transport system depend on it. 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\n1. Water and satiety<\/h2>\n
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2. Water and metabolism<\/h2>\n
3. Water and toxins<\/h2>\n
Keep yourself topped off for weight loss success<\/h2>\n
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