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The Liquid MiracleSpecial Guest Article by Fat Burning Expert, Paul Crane
Note from Stephen: --- OK, OK... so I deliberately mislead you by leaving the word "water" out of the title of this article. ;-) Truth is, I really wanted you to read this piece -- even though you've probably heard enough about the wondrous powers of this plentiful element. Nonetheless, there are many good reasons why you should immediately start consuming 8-10 10oz glasses of water per day (that's between 2-3 liters a day for those of you familiar with the metric system). The most important reason? Adequate water consumption really provides the foundation for any good weight loss program... no matter what that program is! Yup... really! And what's the best part? It's cheap, safe, readily available, delicious, and totally free of side-effects. Perfect! OK... next question... Why IS adequate water consumption the foundation of a good weight loss program? Actually, adequate water consumption is a LOT more than that, it's the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. It's pivotal in a variety of critical bodily processes like... -
regulating body temperature And
far as benefits pertaining directly to weight loss?... With that said, why isn't everybody drinking enough water? -----SIDEBAR-----
Well for one, I suspect that it's because water is such an unassuming liquid (no magic ingredients of any sort:), that it's hard to imagine it having such dramatic effects. Other reasons? Some people don't like the taste. Others are afraid they'll be fired from their jobs if they need to use the washroom every 20 minutes. There are all kinds of reasons. However, I'll make you a promise... If you make a concerted effort to get through 2 of those 1.5 liter (50 oz) bottles a day for the next 3-4 days, I guarantee you WILL feel substantially better. Because unless you are currently taking in that much water, there's a 99.9% chance that you are dehydrated. NOW! Here's what's really cool about this... Because most of us have never been fully hydrated, we don't recognize that how we feel *right now, at this minute* is a result of water deprivation -- after all, we've felt this way for years, right? Exactly. But if you make an effort to drink those two bottles a day for a minimum of 3-5 days, you will notice an amazing difference, especially if you stop abruptly after those few days. Believe me... it really opened my eyes, and I guarantee it will do the same for you! Even if you don't like the taste of water, I strongly urge you to try this! -- Drinking 80-100 oz of water day. First off -- this seems like a lot, but it isn't really (I've managed to drink 2X that in a single day). Believe me, it's easy to do... if you are organized, and start early in the day. Here's some tips that help keep me on track... - Every evening, I like to make sure I've got a couple of bottles tucked away in the fridge so I can start the next day with ice-cold water. Luke-warm water is much harder to drink. - For some unknown reason, I find it easier to consume my daily water allotment if I drink it directly out of the bottle, and not from a glass. No idea why this is, but give it a try and see if it helps. - I like to make sure my daily water allotment is readily at hand. Like everything else, prepare for your success! - If you'd like a nice long uninterrupted night's sleep, gradually drop off your consumption in the evening. ;-) - Sip away at your water like you would anything else. Forget about how much you have to drink, just drink! Oh, and just one more thing... Wait until the weekend before you start this, and don't attempt if you have to drive anywhere. Believe me -- initially, you will require more frequent bathroom breaks. Don't worry though -- things will settle down a after a couple of days. Water... It's not just for swimming in! Get drinking! :-) © Copyright 2002 Paul Crane
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