Water assists the body in so many ways. It is an awesome weight loss tool, one that delivers as few other resources can!
Researchers have known for years the benefits of water as it pertains to weight loss. The one point of contention has always been, how much water is enough? And, how much may be too much? Water is necessary for life and is crucial as a resource in myriad ways. Water is the basic building block of life, after DNA of course.
Growing up!
Many of us were told growing up that we should drink 8 glasses of water daily in order to maintain optimal health, and to lose weight more effectively. However, recent research has shown that it is no longer required that we take in a certain amount of water. In fact, it is now recognized that we may take in any beverage in order to satisfy our thirst.
Interestingly, the whole “eight glasses, 64 ounces of water” thing is more of a myth, another piece of folklore passed down over the generations until it became recognized as fact. The fact is, there is no data supporting the need for 64-ounces of daily consumption.
Interestingly, the whole “eight glasses, 64 ounces of water” thing is more of a myth, another piece of folklore passed down over the generations until it became recognized as fact. The fact is, there is no data supporting the need for 64-ounces of daily consumption.
Water is, of course, calorie free and with the advent of bottled water, many would say is has a refreshing taste. It is, for a variety of reasons, the ideal beverage but recent research has suggested you may become just as hydrated with soft drinks, like diet pop or soda (depending on where in the world you drink, you drink pop or soda), coffee, tea or even beer. Yet, many weight loss experts out there swear by its weight shedding powers.
The same sort of claims are maintained for wine, and even beer in some cultures. A recent WebMD article cites Mireille Guiliano, author of the best-selling book French Women Don’t Get Fat, as an authority on the subject.
In recent years there have been all sorts of studies on the benefits of water; and, there has been a concerted effort to establish just how much water is necessary to sustain life. The focus of this research also included the question of just how much is optimal for physiological function, and how much for weight loss.
The jury, I’m afraid, is still out. It has been suggested that as much as 91 ounces of fluid for women and 125 ounces for men is required for optimal health. While this may seem like a lot of fluid, researchers from both the Journal of Physiology and the Institute of Medicine suggest that the fluid intake is from all sources, twenty percent of which is derived from food.
The New Fluid Guidelines
Contrary to popular belief, it’s been demonstrated that there is no real and appreciable need for large amounts of water, even in active individuals at elevated temperatures. For normal, healthy, and active adults it is recommended that they simply drink when thirsty.
Additionally, it has been established that even caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and tea, may count toward fulfilling the daily fluid intake requirements. The new guidelines remove, once and for all, the eight glasses of water a day recommendation.
There are always exceptions to every rule, and they include individuals with a specific medical issue requiring fluid intake and control, athletes in certain sports, and individuals participating in extreme, endurance, and/or prolonged physical exercise or activity; and/or people who live in and are exposed to extreme conditions on a daily basis.
Additionally, it has been established that even caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and tea, may count toward fulfilling the daily fluid intake requirements. The new guidelines remove, once and for all, the eight glasses of water a day recommendation.
There are always exceptions to every rule, and they include individuals with a specific medical issue requiring fluid intake and control, athletes in certain sports, and individuals participating in extreme, endurance, and/or prolonged physical exercise or activity; and/or people who live in and are exposed to extreme conditions on a daily basis.
How Much Is Enough?
Ultimately, humidity, temperature, and related factors can, and often do, increase our need for fluids. On such occasions, it is wise to keep bottles of water and fluid replacement beverages on hand, drinking often in order to avoid problems with dehydration. Again, if physically active for long periods of time, use drinks such as Gatorade.
Gatorade, and products like it, particularly the low calorie beverages, hydrate and also make certain sugars and electrolytes easily available. Interestingly, a recent study of endurance runners racing in a popular marathon found that 33% of all runners were over hydrating, probably because they were following the advise of a well-intentioned trainer or coach.
The research hasn’t really established a hard an fast rule, it simply advises people to follow their thirst and trust their instincts.
Gatorade, and products like it, particularly the low calorie beverages, hydrate and also make certain sugars and electrolytes easily available. Interestingly, a recent study of endurance runners racing in a popular marathon found that 33% of all runners were over hydrating, probably because they were following the advise of a well-intentioned trainer or coach.
The research hasn’t really established a hard an fast rule, it simply advises people to follow their thirst and trust their instincts.
Water and Weight Loss
Interestingly, for many years water consumption has been tied to and recommended for people trying to lose weight. This, in spite of the data suggesting that water, and fluids in general, satisfy thirst and not hunger. The fact is hunger and thirst are regulated by entirely different mechanisms.
A recent study by a researcher from Penn Sate analyzed people who drink water with their meals to see if water intake affected their calorie intake; they looked at water versus low calorie drinks, such as Diet Coke. Interestingly, and contrary to popular belief, they found that drinking fluids with meals had little to no effect on the total calorie intake.
Ultimately, is was suggested by the researchers that any appreciable weight loss comes from substituting water or low calorie diet drinks, for high calories drinks, such as Coke or Pepsi, and heavily flavored and sugared coffee, shakes or energy drinks, even whole milk.
A recent study by a researcher from Penn Sate analyzed people who drink water with their meals to see if water intake affected their calorie intake; they looked at water versus low calorie drinks, such as Diet Coke. Interestingly, and contrary to popular belief, they found that drinking fluids with meals had little to no effect on the total calorie intake.
Ultimately, is was suggested by the researchers that any appreciable weight loss comes from substituting water or low calorie diet drinks, for high calories drinks, such as Coke or Pepsi, and heavily flavored and sugared coffee, shakes or energy drinks, even whole milk.
So, Where’s The Beef?
Weight loss and water seem to be tied together for several reasons. The first reason is primarily sensory and psychological, noting that water rich foods, those incorporating water tend to look larger.
Second, the larger volume, the “bigger” food, provides greater oral stimulation due to the fact that your mouth is exposed to it longer and more fully. Yes, that’s right, big food helps you satiate your appetite faster than small food.
Finally, and perhaps most important of all, when water is bound to food either as a function of osmosis, water saturating the food in the stomach, or it already is in the food, it retards absorption, forcing the food to remain in the stomach longer. This is called Volumetrics, and there is a Volumetrics Eating Control Plan.
Water is incorporated into the food, the volume increases, and satiety is enhanced…subjects ultimately consume less food and lose weight.
Second, the larger volume, the “bigger” food, provides greater oral stimulation due to the fact that your mouth is exposed to it longer and more fully. Yes, that’s right, big food helps you satiate your appetite faster than small food.
Finally, and perhaps most important of all, when water is bound to food either as a function of osmosis, water saturating the food in the stomach, or it already is in the food, it retards absorption, forcing the food to remain in the stomach longer. This is called Volumetrics, and there is a Volumetrics Eating Control Plan.
Water is incorporated into the food, the volume increases, and satiety is enhanced…subjects ultimately consume less food and lose weight.
Next, we will cover Volumetrics more completely.
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