A study by Washington University found that drinking a glass
of water before going to bed reduces mid-night cravings.
Water also helps in the prevention of sagging skin which is a
common side effect of weight loss.
It gives the skin a healthier and youthful look by helping in
the reconstruction of destroyed skin cells.
Water assists in the elimination of waste products from the
body. When dieting, the body loses weight and there are
extra by products to be removed. This means that the body
requires sufficient amounts of water into which the
unwanted products will be dissolved and excreted from the
body.
Water is effective in dealing with constipation. If the body
does not get enough water, it is compelled to siphon it from
its internal reserves, normally the colon, resulting into
constipation. Normal bowel function will resume once the
body receives adequate water.
In general, mild dehydration leads to a number of health
complications. Mild dehydration is characterized by the
following symptoms: fatigue, cravings, headaches and
constipation.
However, as soon as you get the water in balance, you
achieve what diet experts refer to as a breakthrough point.
At this point, as fluid retention in the body eases, the liver
and endocrine systems start to operate more effectively,