There are many common weight loss myths that people live by when it comes to their health. It is difficult at times to separate the weight loss myths and fact from what is true. Many sound true while others are just laughable. I once read somewhere that if you drink water at night that you are going to gain weight or that if you scratch your head too often you are going to lose your hair….
Weight Loss Myth # 1
The more weight that I have to lose the more intense my exercise routine should be
Study reveals that water help to loss weight is really beneficial. Results presented at the Obesity Society’s annual meeting revealed those who replaced sugary drinks with water lost an extra 5 lbs a year. Those who drank a couple or more glasses of water a day lost an extra 2 lbs a year.
It just makes sense that water and weight loss go hand-in-hand. It’s an essential component of the human body regulating its temperature, protecting organs, and transporting nutrients & disposing of waste at the cellular level. Over half the human body is composed of water and it’s nearly impossible to survive more than a week without it. Surprisingly, most people don’t drink enough of it.
An effective exercise or weight loss program is going to include drinking an appropriate amount of water. It’s recommended that women drink at least eleven 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Men need to drink at least 15. That’s the minimum! If you’re exercising you need to drink more. The human body can lose a quart of water in an hour. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty, by then it’s too late. The dehydration process has started, which can lead to muscle fatigue and hinder performance. It’s important to drink before, during, and after your workout. One way to monitor if you’re drinking enough water is to look at the color of your urine. You should be going frequently and it should be light in color, unless you’re taking supplements, which can darken it.
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