Tropical Weight Loss
Tropical Weight Loss
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"I recommend staying hydrated throughout the day, then tapering fluid intake an hour or two before bed to minimize sleep disruption," Brooking says. "Remember that for weight loss there's (still!)
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Read More »Find out if it ~really~ matters when you hydrate, or if the health benefits of drinking water before bed are a pipe dream. Should You Be Drinking a Glass of Water Before Bed? Here's What Dietitians Have to Say While it's easy to overlook, next to the muscle, bone, organs and fat in our bodies that often step into the spotlight, water actually makes up 55% of the average adult female body and about 60% of adult male bodies, according to Cleveland Clinic. Just like the grass in a park and the plants in an herb garden require water from rain, a hose, sprinkler or watering can to grow and thrive, "We depend on water to survive," says Katherine Brooking, RD, co-founder of the nutrition news company Appetite for Health in San Francisco. "Water helps to restore fluids lost through metabolism, breathing, sweating and the removal of waste. It also helps to keep you from overheating, lubricates the joints and tissues, maintains healthy skin and is necessary for proper digestion." (ICYMI, here are 7 science-backed health benefits of water.) It's essential we consume water each and every day, yet most people don't meet their daily water goals, confirms Roxana Ehsani, RD, CSSD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Miami and a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In fact, according to some scientific estimates, about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated—and this isn't doing our health any favors. A study in the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal found that even subtle dehydration of around 2% can trigger fatigue, headaches, difficulty concentrating, lightheadedness and more. "Maintaining proper hydration can have a profound impact on how we feel," says Lauren Manaker M.S., RD, LD, a registered dietitian and owner of Nutrition Now Counseling in Charleston, South Carolina. "For those focused on how their skin appears, being properly hydrated can have a noticeable positive impact on the appearance of your skin, too." To try to increase the brain, body and skin benefits of water, after realizing they've been walking around parched all day, some people swear by pounding water before bed. It sounds like a decent strategy to help cover your H2O needs, but could this strategy backfire? We asked the experts to spill.
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If you are eating 30-60 minutes before: It is recommended that you eat a high carbohydrate, moderate protein, and low fat snack before exercising....
Read More »As we mentioned, 3 in 4 Americans might not be drinking enough fluid throughout the day or consuming enough water-rich foods to fill in the gaps. "Making a habit of drinking water before bed can help people meet their fluid quota during the final minutes of their day. For some people, drinking water before bed may help them sleep better by allowing them to produce sweat, keeping them cooler and more comfortable," Manaker says, or by helping moderate body temperature, Brooking adds. Since temperature plays a big role in your ability to sleep soundly, this can certainly be a boon.
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Read More »Timing is less important than overall fluid intake during the course of the day, Brooking says, and spacing out your water intake will not only aid in any weight-maintenance goals but will also keep energy levels higher, your brain sharper and your bladder balanced out so you don't have to wake up time and time again to run to the bathroom in the middle of the night. "I recommend staying hydrated throughout the day, then tapering fluid intake an hour or two before bed to minimize sleep disruption," Brooking says. "Remember that for weight loss there's (still!) no magic bullet. Tricks like super-hydrating right before bed won't yield great results and may backfire by interrupting your sleep." The body regulates its fluid balance over the course of the day, so supplying it with what it needs all day long can offer some benefits, Manaker says. It's ideal to drink water at steady-ish intervals rather than drinking one large amount at a specific moment in time. The National Academy of Medicine recommends 11½ cups of water per day for women, and 15½ cups a day for men. (Yes, hydrating foods, tea and coffee count!) "Nowhere near that number? Start slowly and work your way up," Ehsani says. "Only drinking 4 to 5 cups now? Make a goal of at least 6 glasses per day."
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Nutrition plays an important role in your appearance. When it comes to weight loss, nutrition becomes vital. As you cut calories to lose weight,...
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