Bowflex XTL - Manual (Page 69)

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
sports 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 gallon of
ice cold water generates 123 calories of heat energy.
You’ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5/8 gallons of
water each day on the following superhydration
schedule:
Week 1 = drink 4 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
Week 2 = drink 4.5 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
Week 3 = drink 5 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
Week 4 = drink 5.5 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
Week 5 = drink 6 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
Week 6 = drink 6.5 32-ounce bottles of ice-
cold water per day.
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.
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