Emily Duvall Ledger, owner of South Bay Fit Camp, Personal Trainer and Fitness Director at The Fit Stop Gym in Long Beach has a blog. I am re-posting one of her posts because I believe that it is worth sharing... Thank you, Emily!
With the heat of summer upon us, now more than ever water needs to be an integral part of your daily routine. Simply put, the kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. If your kidneys are not functioning to capacity, then your liver steps in to assist. The primary function of your liver is to metabolize stored energy (fat) into usable energy, so if your liver is busy taking on some or all of the workload of your kidneys, it cannot burn fat. No matter how many calories you count or how much cardio you do, without enough water your body cannot burn fat.
This is why, when you are dehydrated, you might feel lethargic and/or hungry. Your body is looking desperately for a source of energy, so instead of eating more or sitting on the couch, drink a full glass of water and let your body burn your fat for energy. So how much is enough? The simplest way to calculate your intake is to divide your weight (in lbs) in half, and drink that many ounces. (Example: a 140-lb woman should drink 70oz.) On particularly strenuous or hot/humid days, increase your intake by at least a glass or two.
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