Bowflex ElitePlus Assembly Instructions Manual page 43

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 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 l) of water each day on the following
superhydration schedule:
Week 1 = drink four 32-oz. bottles (3.8 l)of ice-cold water per day.
Week 2 = drink four and a half 32-oz. bottles (4.3 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 3 = drink five 32-oz. bottles (4.6 l)of ice-cold water per day.
Week 4 = drink five and a half 32-oz. bottles (5.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 5 = drink six 32-oz. bottles (5.7 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 6 = drink six and a half 32-oz. bottles (6.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Superhydrate Your System
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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