Incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. Although most of us take it for granted, water may be the only true “magic potion” for permanent weight loss.

Water suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. Here is why. The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of the load is dumped onto the liver.

One of the liver’s primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But, if the liver has to do some of the kidney’s work, it cannot work at full throttle. As a result, it metabolizes less fat: more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops.

Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention. When the body gets less water, it perceives this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extra cellular spaces (outside the cells). This shows up as swollen feet, hands and legs. Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water along with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives a threat and will replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly returns. The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body what it needs – plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released.

If you have a constant problem with water retention, excess salt may be to blame. Your body will tolerate sodium only in certain concentrations. The more salt you eat, the more water your system retains to dilute it. But getting rid of unneeded salt is easy – just drink more water. As it is forced through the kidneys, it takes away excess sodium.

The overweight person needs more water than the thin one. Larger people have larger metabolic loads.

Water helps maintain proper muscle tone, by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps prevent the sagging skin that usually follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are buoyed by water that plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy, and resilient.

Waters helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of – all that metabolized fat must be shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste.

Water can help relieve constipation. When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation.

Let me leave you with this very vivid picture in your mind……. imagine having a small bowl full of bran in your hand and then you pour a small cup of water into that bowl. What happens? The bran will quickly absorb the water and turn into a solid lump of rather hard and dry stuff. Now imagine yourself taking a bucket of water and trying to pour it into the bowl of bran……..the water will be far to powerful for the small bowl of bran and will simply wash it away! Well, THAT is what happens in your body! When you drink too little water, you are setting yourself up for constipation problems, but when you drink lots of water, it plays a vital role in flushing your system and maintaining normal bowel movements.

 So, always remember that when a person drinks enough water, normal bowel function returns. So far, we have discovered some remarkable truths about water and about weight loss. The body will not function properly without enough water and cannot metabolize stored fat efficiently. Retained water shows up as excess weight. To get rid of excess water you must drink more water. Drinking water is essential to weight loss. How much water is enough?

On the average, a person should drink eight (8 oz.) glasses every day. However, the overweight person needs one additional glass for every 25 lbs. of excess weight. The amount that you drink should be increased if you exercise or if the weather is hot and dry.

Water should preferably be cold – it is absorbed more quickly into the system than warm water. Some evidence suggests that drinking cold water can actually burn calories.

To utilize water most efficiently during weight loss, try to follow this schedule:

Morning: 750 ml consumed over a thirty-minute period.

Noon: 750 ml consumed over a thirty-minute period.

Evening: 750 ml consumed between 5-8 pm.

 3 products that will help you tremendously with regulating water levels in your body and consuming adequate amounts:

HERBAL COMPLEX

Often referred to as the “centimeter eater” or “body shaper”, this amazing product reduces water retention by improving the balance of body fluids. It dramatically improves the appearance of cellulite by eliminating excess fluids and improving blood circulation. This product results in visible cm loss.  cell-u-loss-Image1

 Reserve Knowledge:

  • Many people struggle to lose weight because of water retention problems. One liter of water = 1 kg of weight. This product is a natural diuretic which helps to counteract water retention problems.
  • If your water balance in your body is correct, the water we drink will regularly flush out the toxins and wastes in our bodies. When we develop water retention problems, these toxins and wastes become trapped in water pockets under our skin and cellulite is formed.
  • Herbal Complex promotes the building of new blood vessels in and around pockets of fat cells allowing them to shrink and reduce from the inside.
  • This product is in an Vitamin C, Iron and Potassium base.

Tip: Use in conjunction with the Herbalife Body Buffing Lotion and Body Contouring Cream as a complete “Cellulite Programme” for excellent results!

HERBAL ALOE CONCENTRATE

Aloes are among the most ancient medicinal plants, used for their healing and purgative properties, and wherever they grow they are held to have magic protective powers. This Aloe Vera plant or “first aid” plant is well known for its healing powers. It is in a concentrated liquid form and tastes like lime juice.

Herbalife has successfully removed the bitter Aloin and retained the important enzymes and amino acids found in the aloe plant. Aloe concentrate aids with all digestive problems such as indigestion, heartburn, ulcers, spastic colon / irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, colitis, diverticulitis, etc. It also sooths and relaxes the digestive tract and neutralises excess stomach acidity. Also speeds up weight loss.

Herbal Aloe Concentrate can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease – this product is one of the most important products you should include in your daily consumption for overall health – it heals and soothes from the moment you drink it as it reaches into all the little corners of your body and the great thing is that it also helps you to drink the amount of water you need every day!

  • Two herbs have been added to the concentrate, Alfalfa and Chamomile. Alfalfa is a natural alkaline which aids in the neutralisation of excess stomach acids and Chamomile sooths and relaxes the digestive tract. 
  • Herbal Aloe also assists with natural cleansing throughout the body.

 THERMOJETICS HERBAL CONCENTRATE

Many people struggle to lose weight because of slow metabolic rates. Drinking too little water is also a big factor in struggling to get great results. Eight years of research has gone into the development of this product and it has 8 international patents. Thermojetics is derived from the medical word thermogenisis which means the burning process of calories in the form of heat. So what this product does is normalize your metabolic rate so that your body targets excess fatty tissue, burns it up and converts it to energy. It also helps to curb and control your appetite. Without having to exercise this product will burn fat for you all day long. It is often called gym in a teacup .

  • Gives instant energy (within 5 minutes).
  • Accelerates the body’s ability to eliminate excess fat.
  • Zero kilojoule formulation.
  • Contains Green Tea which is a strong antioxidant (approximately 5 times stronger than vitamin E).

This product is ideal for:

  1. Anyone who needs energy.
  2. People who are over-weight.
  3. People who do not exercise.
  4. People who have time restraints but want to keep trim and firm.
  5. Other dieters (those using other dieting products).
  6. People with a slow metabolism.
  7. Exhausted and busy parents who need extra energy
  8. Business people who need to keep fit and increase their energy levels.

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