is drinking the 8 glasses of water really important?

Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase!

And an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits!

Here's the reason why...

The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of their load is dumped on the liver. One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work, it cannot work at full throttle.

As a result, it metabolizes less fat... more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops!

Drinking an adequate amount of water every day is the best treatment for fluid retention. But when your body is given less water than it needs... it perceives the shortage as a threat to survival and will begin to retain every drop. Water reserves are stored in extra-cellular spaces (outside the cells). This water can show up as swollen feet, hands and legs.

You should drink at least 8 glasses of water. I've heard half your body weight in ounces of water per day. So, I weigh 200 lbs, so I need 100 oz. or 12.5 glasses of water per day.

I would say to shoot for at least half pure water. Maybe try to put orange, lemon or lime slices to flavor the water??

Yes getting in 8 glasses is important. It is important to stay hydrated, especially if you are exercising regularly. Believe it or not, too little water can cause your body to actually retain fluids. Getting plenty of water also helps to flush some the the excess sodium from your body. If it helps to add crystal light, go for it. But ideally I'd say make at least half of your water intake plain water.

Don't feel bad i really struggle with the 8 glasses. To the point of I had to get a 64oz jug and fill it up and bring it to work (i usually end up failing over the weekend, i barely drink plain water) At work though i try to drink it plain like a sip every 5 mins or something but I usually end up adding a pack of crystal light to it, but i like crystal light really diluted! (Green tea peach mango metabolism) try that.:flowerforyou:

Absolutely! I drink 12 glasses a day and if I quit, my weight loss stalls.

I am wondering though how every body can require 8 glasses...does your weight and frame factor into it? For instance is someone that is 100lbs going to require the same amount of water as someone at 400lbs?

I also wanted to add this about adding citrus. While it is good tasting and gives you a little C
watch out for tooth enamel decay from the acid. My dentist told me to knock it off, that water is
the way it is for a reason. ;D

Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase!

And an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits!

Here's the reason why...

The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of their load is dumped on the liver. One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work, it cannot work at full throttle.

As a result, it metabolizes less fat... more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops!

Drinking an adequate amount of water every day is the best treatment for fluid retention. But when your body is given less water than it needs... it perceives the shortage as a threat to survival and will begin to retain every drop. Water reserves are stored in extra-cellular spaces (outside the cells). This water can show up as swollen feet, hands and legs.

Well said.... Water also carries away the toxins that are released from burning fat. Insufficient water during exercise and after allows for the toxins to be reabsorbed into other fat cells.

Good Ahh-nold quote!