WATER – A CRUCIAL KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS

Remember that water plays a critical role in supporting health and aids weight loss. While you are on the Program, you must drink at least 64 ounces of water. There are many great reasons to make a conscious effort to drink your 64 ounces of water a day:

* Water is calorie free but helps you to feel full and satisfied.
* It helps you from overeating. Studies have shown that when we feel hungry, our bodies are actually signaling for water at least 30% of the time.
* Water facilitates the removal of toxins such as pesticides and preservatives from our cells.
* Water prevents dehydration as your body eliminates excess salt and water from a diet containing too many processed foods. Don’t use thirst to guide your water intake. Thirst is a late warning symptom of dehydration. Waiting until you’re thirsty to drink means that your body must function at less than optimal efficiency for several hours.
* Drinking water eliminates or at least minimizes fatigue, lack of energy, headaches, and unclear thinking.
* Drinking water actually speeds up your metabolism. A study recently showed that drinking two 8-ounce glasses of cold water increased metabolic rates by 30% for ninety minutes.
* Water helps your liver convert fat to energy.
* Water compensates for the loss of glycogen stores as you lose weight.

Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up, before every meal, and any time you feel the urge to splurge!