Bowflex Ultimate 2 - Manual (Page 74)

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Drinking plenty of water is essential to
the success of this program. Drinking the
recommended amount of water can seem
like a challenge at first. Stick with it. Carry
a large sport bottle or similar item with you
throughout the day. After several weeks, you
will find that you actually thirst for more and
more water, and the amounts recommended
are easily reached.
Superhydration aids fat loss in a number of
ways. First, the kidneys are unable to function
without adequate water. When they do not
work to capacity some of their load is dumped
onto the liver.
This diverts the liver from its primary function,
which is to metabolize stored fat into usable
energy. Because it’s performing the chores
of the water-depleted kidneys, the liver
metabolizes less fat.
Second, overeating can be averted through
water intake, as water can keep the stomach
feeling full and satisfied between meals.
Third, ice-cold water requires calories to warm
it to core body temperature. In fact, 1 US
gallon of ice cold water (3.8 l) generates 123
calories of heat energy.
You’ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5/8 US gallons
(3.8 - 6.2 l) of water each day on the following
superhydration schedule:
Don’t be surprised if you have to make
more than a dozen trips to the rest room,
especially during the first week of the program.
Remember, your body is an adaptive system,
and it will soon accommodate the increased
water consumption.
Note: Although it is doubtful that you could
ever drink too much water, a few ailments
can be negatively affected by large amounts
of fluid. For example, anyone with a kidney
disorder, or anyone who takes diuretics,
should consult a physician before going on the
recommended water-drinking schedule. If you
have any doubts about the recommendations,
play it safe and check with your doctor.
Week 1 = drink four 32-oz. bottles (3.8 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 2 = drink four and a half 32-oz. bottles (4.3 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 3 = drink five 32-oz. bottles (4.6 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 4 = drink five and a half 32-oz. bottles (5.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 5 = drink six 32-oz. bottles (5.7 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 6 = drink six and a half 32-oz. bottles (6.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Superhydrate Your System