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Yes, drinking water is very important to your health and also weight loss. If you feel run down, not enough energy, in slow motion; it could very well be from not drinking enough cold water. Studies have shown that drinking 17 ounces of ice water can raise your metabolism by 30% for about an hour and a half!!
Water also hydrates your skin so you will look younger and healthier, and will also help with maintaining normal bowel movements. So, drink up! You should drink at least eight - 8 oz glasses of water each day. Unfortunately, studies have shown that nearly everyone is dehydrated. This can happen because so many of us don't take in as much water as we put out.
We lose water from various body functions such as sweating, and urinating. Dehydration may interfere with focusing, thinking, or paying attention and drain your energy.
On an average day, a person can lose approximately 10 cups of water. So you can see how important it is to drink as much water as possible! Keep in mind, drinking water also helps with weight loss. If you body isn't maintaining enough water, you may have an increase your appetite. At that point, it may cause you to overeat or simply eat fattening foods that are not good for you.
A good habit to form is to drink a glass of ice water before you eat. This can help reduce your appetite. Studies have shown that drinking a large amount of water each day can lead to weight loss that will last! You can always add some lemon, lime, or any other unsweetened flavor. Now, I would recommend drinking the majority of your water before dinner time. Otherwise you may be waking up frequently during the night to use the bathroom!
Nikki Canyon is a staff writer for Weightloss Calorie Express(tm). Read more of Nikki's articles at: Weightloss.CX
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