Have you started a new healthy habit for 2020?
No?
Start here = Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily.
Yes it sounds boring. But you have to start counting. How much did you drink yesterday? Did you even get close to the minimum of 64 ounces? Really, for optimal health, most individuals require half their weight in ounces - you may need more than 64 ounces!
Why is water such a big deal? Here are 3 serious reasons why drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day will help you drop extra pounds, gain muscle, lose body fat, get stronger or pretty much any health focused goal.
#1) Water Helps Fat Metabolism in the Liver
When it comes down to the technical process of losing fat, your liver is where the action is. The key to having a highly functional liver, one that quickly removes metabolic waste and built up toxins, is to be properly hydrated by drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day.
Your liver is a filter for your body. When you aren’t drinking enough water, your liver cannot do it's jobs as effectively - including metabolizing the body fat you might want to reduce!
#2) Water Helps Balance Hormones
Without getting too technical about the science of fat loss, it’s important that you understand that your hormones play an important role in your body’s ability to lose fat. When your body enters a state of dehydration, body functions are compromised, which in turn negatively impacts hormonal balance.
This stress, brought on by dehydration, impacts your adrenal glands, signaling the need for an increase in cortisol, which is known to interfere with body fat metabolism.
#3) Water Reduces Calorie Intake
By drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily, your desire for high calorie, sugary drinks like soda and high fructose juices will diminish. This decrease in fattening calories really adds up!
In addition to weight loss, drinking water has an infinite number of benefits – including improved skin complexion, boosted immune system, cleansing toxins out of the body, etc.
While it’s important to drink plenty of water in general, be sure you’re increasing your amount before and after your workouts. The more you sweat, the more water you lose, and it’s important to replace that lost water to avoid dehydration.
Does this make sense? Remember: Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day.
We hope that you find this simple fitness habit to be helpful in your quest for a new and improved you in 2020! Remember that participating in a challenging and consistent exercise program is absolutely vital when it comes to good health. North End Fitness & Training is ready to help you on your fitness journey from New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Eastchester, Bronxville, Larchmont, White Plains, and Mamaroneck.
