I am reading through this great book right now (The Last 15, by Dr. Joey Shulman), the info in here is simple to understand and easy to apply. The following is an excerpt on why water is so crucial for weight loss and overall health, enjoy!
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Similar to food, lack of water can also slow the metabolic rate (how quickly or slowly your body burns up calories). How can that be, you ask. Water is partially involved with the functioning of your liver. Part of the liver's duty is to break down and metabolize fat. However, if the liver received a message that the kidnesys are water deprived, it picks up the slack of the kidneys and turns its concentration to water retention instead of burning fat. In other owrds, in addition to taxing the liver, being in a state of dehydration will also promote fat storage.
Eight 8-ounce glasses per day is optimal for weight loss, proper digestive functioning and extra energy. If this sounds like a lot, keep in mind you do not need to drink all of this water at once. Try to spread your water consumption throughout the day. For example, select three or four times a day to drink a glass of water and try to take sips in between those times. In addition, adding a slice of lemon or lime, drinking herbal teas or adding a small amount of natural juice (1/4 glass of juice with 3/4 glass of water) will also help to hydrate your system.
During the 1st few days of increasing your water consumption, you may be running to the bathroom a little more than usual. This us a complaint I often encounter. Take heed: this is quite normal and will soon pass. What is occuring is actually a very positive thing. After finally recieving proper hydration, the body is flushing itself. In other words, your system will let go of the water you are now drinking.
-The Last 15 by Dr Joey Shulman
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