SALT, HYDRATION AND WEIGHT LOSS

Hydration is a critical state of balanced health that every cell in our body requires for survival and better still, to thrive. 

The body is made up of over 60% water, with 60%-80% water making up the brain, heart, lungs, muscles, kidneys and the skin. 

The water in our body forms the fluid needed for waste removal, lubrication, digestion, oxygen and nutrient delivery, temperature regulation, support and absorption for the brain and spinal cord, support and housing for the body’s cells and is needed to make hormones and neurotransmitters.

There is a strong connection between hydration and the body’s ability to reduce body fat. The direct links relate to having a controlled and healthy appetite, building a strong and fast metabolism and cognitive and hormonal functioning for optimal energy and motivational preparedness for your workouts.

Water acts as a natural appetite suppressant, sending a signal to our brain when we’re feeling full. When we’re dehydrated the body can give us a feeling of hunger misleading our need to eat. Increasing the amount of water we drink alone will have a huge effect on your weekly weight loss results. 

The waste removal effects that occur when we’re drinking water and staying hydrated helps the body to filter out toxins, improving health and softening stools allowing for healthy bowel movements and keeping the body clear of waste. 

Fat reduction requires water to bind with fat cells for the break down and metabolism of fat leading to more efficient and consistent weight loss and fat loss. 

When we train we expel fluid through sweat and respiration. So it’s even more important to be hydrated when we’re training hard. A lose of just 2% in hydration can result in up to a 20% reduction in performance. 

To achieve hydration we need more than just water. True hydration sees the water we drink delivered, retained and balanced where it’s needed. To do this we need electrolytes; Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. These minerals carry out the jobs required to stay hydrated, healthy and operating at optimal performance both physically and mentally.

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