Raise your glass to water!

The average person's body is about 60% water. Is this email not displaying correctly? View email online. The Wonder of Water Ride the wave to healthy weight loss The average person's body is about 60% water. And because water is used for everything from the cooling of our bodies to the transportation of molecules throughout our systems, we're constantly losing it. That's why it's important to drink before we feel signs of thirst, to keep our bodies running efficiently. Fill 'er up Water helps us feel full. One study showed that people on a weight-loss plan who drank 16 oz of water before a meal ate 75–90 fewer calories. Study: Water Consumption Increases Weight Loss During a Hypocaloric Diet Intervention in Middle-aged and Older Adults Lose more weight After 12 weeks, water drinkers in that same study lost about 15.5 lbs, while non-water drinkers lost only 11 lbs. Study: Water Consumption Increases Weight Loss During a Hypocaloric Diet Intervention in Middle-aged and Older Adults Maintain well One year later, the water drinkers kept their weight in balance—and even lost another pound or two. Study: Water Consumption Increases Weight Loss During a Hypocaloric Diet Intervention in Middle-aged and Older Adults Drink to think The brain is 70% to 80% water. Without proper hydration (about 64 oz daily), we're more susceptible to headaches, mental fatigue, and stress. USGS article: The Water in You Work out easier Water delivers oxygen to muscles. Without enough, your body fatigues faster, and your workout could wipe you out. Study: Muscle Oxygen Uptake and Energy Turnover During Dynamic Exercise at Different Contraction Frequencies in Humans Dial up metabolism Drinking cold water may boost your metabolism. Another study suggests that a person who increases water consumption by 1.5 liters a day might see an extra 5-lbs weight loss each year. Study: Water-Induced Thermogenesis Drink more water with Medifast Pure, lovely H2O is fine on its own, but if you like a little flavor (with antioxidants or caffeine and EGCG), try a Medifast Essential1®: Flavor Infuser™.  Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest Copyright © 2012 Medifast, All rights reserved. Medifast recommends you consult with a physician before starting a weight-loss program. Results vary. The brand recommended by more than 20,000 doctors since 1980. Our mailing address is: 11445 Cronhill Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Privacy Policy: We do not share, rent, or sell your information. To unsubscribe from all of our mailings, click here or send an email to: globalunsub-666765@up0.net with the address: lossblog@ukr.net in the subject line.