Why water is a vital part of your fat loss

Drinking water is one of the best things you can do for your health, for many reasons that go beyond hydration. For a start, if you don't drink enough water, your body can't store carbohydrate energy (that you need in the muscles to exercise). BUT your body can still store fat, which can work against any fat-loss plans you may have!

Did you know:

• Your body is composed mostly of water, 65-75%!
• Water is required for every cellular action in the body.
• By keeping hydrated you provide the water required for your body to work optimally INCLUDING BURNING FAT.
• Being dehydrated will REDUCE YOUR CAPACITY TO BURN FAT AS FUEL!
• Water helps to DETOXIFY your system and should be considered one of your most vital supplements.
• Water will also help any substance that your body does not need exit safely and it will also greatly aid in transporting the necessary nutrients throughout the body.
• How much should you drink? Roughly about 3 per cent of your total body weight. For most people getting up to 1.5 – 2 litres a day is a pretty steep order but that is your ultimate daily goal.
• What counts as ‘WATER’? – Pure, clean, simple WATER & FRUIT TEAS!
• TOP TIP: Start by getting a re-usable 1.5 litre bottle and make a habit of having it with your all day so you can see exactly how much you have drunk. Aim to simply finish it before the end of your day, EVERY DAY!

So don’t sabotage all your other great efforts! Get that water in!

 Acknowledgements: Burrell Education 2012, www.burrelleducation.com