Drinking Water — The Key to Weight Loss

Do you know those ads for those “famous” weight loss or diet centers where they have testimonials like:

“I lost 10 lbs. In 14 days at LA Weight Loss!”

Did you ever wonder why you hear this so often? It’s because of water!


It wasn’t the amazing weight loss center, or their magical scales or the “delicious” meals they tell you to buy (costing you around $5,000- $6000 a year!!). It was the water they drank. Lots and lots of water.

You (yes, you!) probably don’t drink enough water. Most people don’t, but you need to.

Why? Because you need to metabolize the fat in your body.

One of the main functions of the liver is to convert stored fats onto energy. But, if the kidneys are not getting enough water to work properly, the liver will need to step in and pick up the slack — which takes away from its main function, converting that fat into energy.

So, drink less water and store more fat. It’s an easy equation.


“But, This Is Too Hard To Do!”

One of the easiest ways to lose about 10 pounds is to start drinking water. Is that really so hard to do? Of course, you’ll be running to the bathroom constantly, but after a few weeks your body will become accustomed to the water and you won’t be running so often.

This is because your body will not have to retain the water anymore because it “knows” that it’ll get hydrated! (Your body is very smart.) You see, your body was in “survival mode” — it didn’t know when or if it was going to get its necessary water. So, after a week or so, the water it had been retaining is flushed out of the system. (Usually 8-10 pounds of water!)


Some Additional Benefits to Drinking Water

Did you know that drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day will also help you look and feel younger? Drinking water will:

• Flush out impurities in your skin, improving your complexion.
• Hydrate your skin (filling in those wrinkles and sagging skin).
• Improve your muscle tone (you need this water if you are lifting weights).

How Much Water Should You Drink?

Now, check with your personal physician first, as this is in no way medical advice. The average person should drink 8 eight-ounce glasses of water a day. And, for every 25 pounds you are overweight, an additional 8 ounces.

Most of my clients carry a water bottle around with them to remind themselves to drink the water. (I know one guy who just fills up a one-gallon container and sips from it throughout the day.)

Oh… coffee is not water. Tea is not water, Juice is not water. Soda… get it? Water. Add a slice of lemon, if you want some flavor.

And, one more thing: Stop drinking about three hours before bedtime.

As always, results may vary.