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Key 2 – Optimize Hydration Levels
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. A study by Washington University found that drinking a glass
of water before going to bed reduces mid-night cravings.
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