Sometimes, especially if you were born in North America and
raised on a standard American diet, you may find that you do not get enough
water. Water is one of the building blocks of life, and without it, we may find
ourselves consuming sugary drinks instead. Sugary drinks are very unhealthy for
us, and not only are they full of high fructose corn syrup that is almost
impossible to get rid of in the body, but they are also full of acid that wears
away at the enamel of your teeth and causes other complications.
What many people don’t realize is that drinking water is
something that can actually help to aid in weight loss. If you are going on a
journey of healthy eating, it is highly possible that you are doing so in an effort
to lose weight, just as much as to be healthy. Being healthy is very important,
but it can pose some challenges to people who are addicted to the standard
American diet. And unfortunately, this type of diet is highly rewarding in the
mind’s eye and highly addicting as well. It is gratifying because we feel as if
we are getting everything that we need to maintain her energy levels and
satisfy our deep desire for high carb, high-fat, high sugar foods.
Fortunately, there is a way to begin to decrease your
cravings for bad foods, and that is by drinking a lot of water. Water is so
important to human functioning, but a lot of us begin to look the other way. We
drink sugary soda and alcohol, which leads us to gaining weight rapidly because
we are not nourishing our bodies with one of his most basic needs.
When you drink enough water, your body stops craving food
the same way it does when you are not drinking water. When you are dehydrated,
or you are simply thirsty, your body sends signals to your mind that make you
think you may be hungry. The cues are the same. Our stomachs growl when we are
thirsty, and our minds crave sustenance.
When we are able to identify why we are having these pangs
of hunger, and hydrate our bodies, we will be operating at our peak capacity
and making wise decisions when it comes to eating food. It is recommended that
our daily intake of water is at least 64 ounces every day. That amounts to
about 6 to 8 glasses of water daily so that you can operate at your greatest
potential without having to worry about hunger pangs that can cause you to gain
weight and lose track of your real needs.
Making sure that you are taking care of your body’s need for
water is important. Drink as much as you can every day, up to the maximum
amount. It will help you to stay on track and shed the pounds faster than you
can even imagine. I have to do is stay focused on making your goal a reality
and you will be well on your way to utilizing water as a step toward weight
loss.
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