“How Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight”

Active people should be drinking at least 12 to 16 cups of water per day.  If you are losing weight, you should be shooting for about 16 to 20 cups per day.  Why? 

As you lose weight your body releases many toxins into the blood stream.  These toxins can put a huge strain on your kidneys, so drinking water can help in assisting the detoxification process. 

Drinking water also promotes appetite suppression through keeping you full.  It also will help displace calories from drinking calorie filled beverages such as pop and juice.

Some people do not like drinking water, so here’s some tips to help you out:

·         Carry your water with you at all times.  If you constantly sip your water throughout the day, you will be able to meet your daily intake needs.

·         Drink cold water.  This helps to satisfy your thirst better than room temp water.

·         Squeeze a fresh lemon into your water.  This provides some flavor to your water if you’re bored with your water, and lemon can kill bacteria.

Next week we’ll discuss, “How to Reduce or Eliminate Cellulite with Nutrition”

Dr. Bryan Dingsor is the owner of Watertown Chiropractic P.C. in Watertown, SD.  He specializes in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions and weight loss.  For an appointment, please call 605-882-2304 Today.