KEY 2 – HYDRATION LEVELS NEED TO BE OPTIMIZE
Drinking water plays a key role in
dieting. If you ever find yourself stuck in
a weight loss plateau despite following
your diet program strictly, then it could
be that you are not drinking enough
water.
Studies have shown that a lot people unsuspectingly suffer
from severe or mild dehydration and you could be affected
as well. Your body requires water for various biochemical
processes.
The following are the benefits of drinking enough water to
your body when dieting:
Water assists the body in the conversion of fat reserves into
energy. When the body is dehydrated, the body's
metabolism processes are slowed down and this impedes the
breakdown of fats in the body, and in effect, your weight
loss. If this happens, your weight loss curve hits a plateau.
Water holds naturally holds back your appetite. The
hypothalamus region in your brain serves the role of
controlling cravings and appetites, with the control centers
for thirst and hunger situated next to one another.
This means that drinking enough not only quenches your
thirst, but it takes away the feelings of hunger as
well.