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WHAT IS Water Retention ?

Water retention ?

Many average healthy adults experience some water retention and the accompanying weight gain that occurs. The day to day body weight fluctuations are commonly caused by the loss and gain in body fluid.

Its possible to retain up to five pounds of water weight retention and can easily be hidden within the natural fluid that surrounds cells ( extra-cellular fluid ). Heavier people may experience more water retention especially if their intake of processed, convenient food is high. For some it can be as much as eight to ten pounds of fluid retention if weight gain is quick say over the Festive season.

There are a few causes of water retention but for many an increase in sodium through the diet ( mainly salt intake ) is a common cause and research suggests it may contribute to high blood pressure and other health complications. Sodium is present in virtually all food products, so when a person consumes more food it's inevitable they also consume more sodium. Weight gains are very often a combination of fat stores and water retention.

Water regain & weight loss

People who lose weight quickly usually experience some weight regain within a few weeks and very often this is due to some water replenishment.

When we restrict energy intake too much too soon in order to lose weight quickly the body is forced to use up stores of carbohydrates and breakdown protein in the muscles. As both carbohydrates and protein hold water in the cells a loss of these macronutrients also results in a net loss of water. As a result rapid weight loss can often be made up of 75% water loss. After the energy systems stabilize water is regained because some of the protein and carbohydrate stores initially lost are replenished. The water is drawn back into the cells thus gaining back a little weight.

It can be very confusing when one week you lose 4 pounds, the next week nothing. However remember that gaining protein in muscles increases lean body weight. More lean body weight increases our metabolism and help burn fat faster!

Losing water weight

When losing weight its inevitable that water will make up some of the weight loss. No matter how we lose weight or how long the weight loss takes everyone will lose water. Many factors determine the amount of water we lose in comparison to fat loss, they include:

• which exercise is selected
• the diet chosen - for example, a low carb diet may increase water loss
• calorie intake - lowering calorie intake too much will cause more water loss
  the physical state of the person - the amount of protein and carb stores before new diet

The water weight loss comes from a net loss of protein and carbohydrates especially during the first few weeks of a reduction in calories. On reducing calories the body needs to rely more on energy within the body and thus breaks down protein and carbohydrate for metabolism. When these nutrients are metabolised water is released. Fat stores do supply a little of the energy but at first a good proportion comes from protein and the limited stores of carbohydrates within the cells.

For weight loss the trick is to reduce losing water weight as much as possible so the body is forced to burn more body fat stores. To limit losing water weight :

• consume small portions of high quality protein at each meal
• reduce food intake gradually and count calories
• anaerobic exercise can slow protein lost from muscle cells
• not crash diet or starve
• train for strength so to increase muscle
• lose weight slowly no more than 2 pounds per week

Water...Water...Water...

Our body needs adequate water to form blood, lymph fluid, and bodily secretions, to name a few. Water also helps prevent inflammation—research now shows that inflammation is a precursor to many chronic illnesses. Water helps substances flow in and out of cells by ensuring the correct pressure between the cell and the fluid it is bathed in. It moistens the surfaces of the lungs to allow proper oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion. It helps to eliminate toxins and helps remove wastes from your body. Water en­sures the proper conductivity of electrical messages between brain and nerve cells. That’s right, your brain and nervous system communicate via electrical messages. If you think of how lakes or rivers conduct electricity when lightning strikes, you’ll have a good idea of water’s essential nature in conducting electricity in your body. Water is also required for countless chemical processes in your body, along with regulating your body temperature. Without adequate water, many of our body’s processes simply will not work properly.

Some of the most common symp­toms, signs, and lifestyle factors that may indicate insufficient water consumption:

• Alcohol consumption—2 or more glasses per day


• Chapped lips


• Coffee or tea consumption—3 or more cups per day


• Constipation (fewer than 3 bowel movements daily)


• Dry mouth, eyes, or nasal membranes


• Dry skin


• Frequent urinary tract infections


• Hemorrhoids


• Small amounts of urine or urinating fewer than 6 times daily


• Kidney stones

Keep in mind that many of the symptoms noted as possible nutri­ent or water deficiency signs can also be signs of illness. You should always consult your physician to rule out any serious disease. How­ever, it is my hypothesis that nutritional, water, or enzyme deficien­cies are at the root of or a contributing factor to almost every illness, including genetic ones! If you’re not already drinking 2 - 3l of pure water daily, now is the time to start. As said earlier, our cells, tissues, and organs need water to perform their countless functions. Building life force requires adequate water. Here are some tips for boosting our water intake:

• On the road? Take a stainless steel water bottle.


• At a desk all day? Just keep a bottle or pitcher of water there too so you’ll remember to drink up.


• Need more reminders? No problem—set a timer on your computer, watch, or PDA to “go off” every hour to remind you to drink another cup of water.


• If you’re drinking coffee or tea, now is the time to cut back to one cup of organic coffee or tea a day.


• And don’t forget to add 2 more cups of water to replace fluids lost for each caffeinated beverage.

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Anti Aging Diet Tips

1.Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables.

• they're low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling .
• Blueberries for instand, full of vitamin C, another potent antioxidant that may help keep your complexion looking smooth by fighting those pesky (skin-damaging) free radicals.
• set your visions on spinach and other dark leafy greens. These veggies are prime sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a role in reducing bone loss and preventing fractures.

2. Protein

• To hang on to your metabolism-boosting muscle — and keep you feeling full after meals — experts recommend eating plenty of skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef and pork, eggs, beans, and seafood.
• protein-rich dairy: Minerals (primarily calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) in fat-free milk and yogurt as well as low-fat cheeses help to keep blood pressure healthy, pudge in check, and bones strong.
• Calcium can't build bone if you're not getting enough protein.

3. Whole Grains

• Whole grains helps you stay slim, thanks, in part, to fiber's role in appetite control.
• Whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and gum disease.

4. Excercise

• Being active maintains muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and keeps your heart and lungs primed, among other benefits.

5. Drinks

• Drinking tea may lower your risk of heart attacks, strengthen your immune system, protect tooth enamel, and help fight memory loss associated with aging.

Anti Aging Bonanza

• Nuts give you a surprising diet edge. A recent study found that despite being a high-fat, high-cal food, they don't promote weight gain. The reason: People find nuts filling and after eating them, offset some of the calories by eating less later on. Best of all, up to 20 percent of the calories in nuts don't get absorbed.
  
• Dip into dark chocolate. The latest evidence suggests that cocoa flavanols (more predominant in dark chocolate than milky versions) may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks), and boost brain power.

Resources from The Age-Defying Power of Six
By Samantha B. Cassetty, M.S., R.D. and Delia Hammock, M.S., R.D

2009 Herbalife Spectacular

Basic Weight Loss Mistakes

A lot of us are out there watching what we eat and exercising, but still not making a dent in our bellies and body weight. There are a few things we are probably not doing, or doing too much of, that would mean major improvements in our health.

Get more sleep. After a very short period of time (about 6 nights), studies show that your glucose levels can rise if you get only 4 to 7 hours of sleep each night. New parents are excluded, but everyone else should try to hit the 8 hour mark as often as you can and get to bed BEFORE midnight. Every hour of rest before 12 a.m. is twice as valuable as the hours after midnight: Our cortisol levels are lowest before midnight therefore our recovery is the highest.

Eating fewer refined and processed foods. Avoid fast and fried food and try to consume as many real foods as you can. It's also imperative to get enough fiber (helps with elimination); fruits and veggies are a great way to fill up.

Avoid sugary drinks and reach for more water. Water is great for so many things like digestion, eliminating toxins in the body, and transporting important nutrients to our cells which need energy to burn calories. Americans drink 20% of their calories, so be careful of that silent pitfall.

Get to know your kitchen. I realize it takes more work, but the simple truth is we eat out or order in too often. There is a greater opportunity to control what is in your food if you cook it yourself.
Slow down. When you do sit down to a meal, don't wolf it down. Our culture encourages eating while driving or sitting at our desks. The only time we seem to sit down and enjoy our food is at Thanksgiving. The monks chew each bite of food 100 times (which is excessive), but they also eat only until they are full. They recognize that chewing their food more makes it easier for the body to digest.

Breathe. There are so many days that I don't breathe deeply. In the morning, mid-afternoon, and at the end of the day take a 10 conscious, belly-deep breaths. Close your eyes, pull that air deep into your stomach via your nose and let all the junk out through your mouth. Whether its a stressful day, or you just want to start and end your day on the right foot, breathing is important.

Don't starve yourself. Oddly enough some of you may not be eating enough, and the lack of calories is putting your body into save mode. Our bodies are so brilliant, and if they aren't getting enough food, your metabolism will tell your body to store each and every calorie it receives or to make energy from whatever muscle tissue you have. Not good. Oh and by the way, don't skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast are over 4 times more likely to be overweight.
Do more than exercise. Even if you are working out, you can't eat and drink whatever you want. It really is a three sided puzzle: balancing exercise, food, and (oh yes) the spirit (which stress and happiness play into).

I wish you the greatest of success, and remember, being healthy is like making your bed. It really is something we have to work at everyday.
2007 Gabrielle Reece . All Rights Reserved.

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