H20 Ohhhhhhh!

Yesterday I emphasized the importance of water for losing weight. So why exactly is this liquid so magic?  During weight reduction the body has more waste to get rid of. Water helps the kidneys to flush out the waste. The kidneys cannot function properly without enough of this precious fluid. If the kidneys are overworked (by not having enough water) some of their work is shifted to the liver. Our liver is the main organ for metabolizing fat, so by drinking more water, indirectly you will help the liver to function at full throttle and help you lose weight more efficiently.

Additionally drinking adequate amounts of water reduces appetite. That's always a plus when you are losing weight. Frequently thirst is interpreted as hunger, so try some "Adam's ale" first before you decide to eat something.

Water is the best diuretic.  The more you drink of this pure liquid the less excess salt you will retain. Consequently, the less water retention you will have and the better the scale looks!

Last but not least, a large percentage of our body is made from water. Every function in our body relies on water. So, metabolically, everything runs more efficiently when there is sufficient water. This magic elixir supports over all metabolism.

Tomorrow I will cover part three on the basics of losing weight.