Bowflex Motivator 2 - Manual (Page 22)

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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 liters) 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 restroom, 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.
Superhydrate Your System
Week 1 = drink four 32-oz. bottles (3.8 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 2 = drink four and a half 32-oz. bottles (4.3 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 3 = drink five 32-oz. bottles (4.6 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 4 = drink five and a half 32-oz. bottles (5.2 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 5 = drink six 32-oz. bottles (5.7 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 6 = drink six and a half 32-oz. bottles (6.2 liters) of ice-cold water per day.
The Bowflex
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Body Leanness Program