Water For Weight Loss

Drinking enough water daily is a key factor in losing weight. Here are 5 reasons why drinking an adequate amount of water is important in achieving your weight loss goal: 

• 75% of Americans do not drink enough water. You should consume half of your body weight in ounces daily.

• The #1 cause of daytime drowsiness is lack of water.

• Water helps the kidneys remove waste produced from excess fat. The body breaks down fat and water helps carry the fat to the kidneys for excretion. Water is the FAT Taxi of the body.

• Diets that are calorie restricted can sometimes cause constipation. Constipation can affect your weight loss because an average adult is able to hold several pounds of stool in the colon. It is important to stay hydrated in order to avoid constipation.

• Water also enhances weight loss by assisting in digestion. It increases intestinal absorption of nutrients in the gut.