Things You'll Need:
- Drinkable water
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Step 1
Drinking Water Burns Calories
A few years ago, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism published a study from the Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center in Berlin that connected water consumption with increased metabolism. In a nutshell, the researchers found that if a person drank 17 ounces of water, they ended up burning as much as 30% more calories than when they didn't drink the water. The raised metabolic rate lasted, on average, for half an hour.
What does this mean for you and your weight loss efforts? The researchers estimate a 5-lb-a-year weight loss if someone were to increase their water consumption by slightly more than a third of a gallon a day. -
Step 2
Consuming Water Decreases Mindless Snacking
Try this the next time you get the munchies: Drink a glass or two of water, and then wait ten minutes. If you're still hungry, have a modest snack. But if you find that your hunger has vanished, congratulations! You saved calories by taking care of your thirst, which can sometimes feel like hunger. -
Step 3
Drink Water to Energize!
Water consumption gives us energy by maintaining blood volume. When blood flows throughout our bodies, it carries oxygen. This oxygen goes into our muscles to keep them pumped and--you guessed it--energized! Staying hydrated with water also keeps us active by decreasing muscle soreness during physical activity.
So, drink to your health. Staying hydrated with water should be #1 on your diet plan. -
Step 4
Interested in eating healthy? To find healthy recipes or healthy food reviews, check out the Resources area below. In addition, there are links provided to learn more about buying purer water. I hope these links are helpful, and thanks for reading this article.
Comments
danielinwny said
on 10/6/2009 Great advice and evidence to back up. Nice article 5*
vyeshi said
on 10/6/2009 Great reminders! I heard that ice water adds a few xtra calories burned as well.
donata said
on 10/6/2009 I agree with your article! I drink water regulary and it helps to keep the weight down and gives me that extra enegry. Thanks so much for posting. 5*****
tammyfrost said
on 10/6/2009 Oh my goodness...I never knew water helped so much with weight loss! Thanks for the great article!
hendl74 said
on 8/30/2009 THis is a great article. Drinking water is one of the #1 things our body absolutely needs. Stats show that few drink enough water in the U.S.