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q fitness: with CHRIS GREGORIOU
The perfect drink
Whats yours? Is it a glass of wine? Perhaps a gin and tonic. Well for centuries
mother nature has provided us the perfect drink and at no charge.
By far, the best drink for both weight loss and health is water.
Here are just some reasons to drink clean fresh water:
- Staying hydrated enhances weight loss
- Drinking water prevents dehydration
- Filling your stomach with water before meals prevents overeating
- Quenching your thirst with water hydrates your skin, giving it a more youthful
glow
Pay attention to what you sip!
What most people don't know is that it's a lot easier to drink extra calories than to eat them.
So you really need to pay attention to what you're sipping on.
Alcoholic drinks & the Beer belly
A beer belly is called a beer belly for good reason, since many alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories. Drinking alcohol in
moderation (one or two drinks a day) has been proven to have health benefits, however be careful of the calories.
Recent studies are reporting that most of us drink 21 percent of our daily calories. That adds up to an average of 460 calories each
day. It's easy to see how these calories quickly add up into unwanted kilos.
Cardio training or body building?
Post workout drinks should contain:
1) Protein
2) Carbohydrates
3) Potassium
4) No or very low sugar!
There’s no good reason to follow up a great workout with a sugar filled beverage, even if claims are made about quick recovery
and muscle growth.
After exercise, your body is in need for protein, carbohydrates and potassium, so read the label of what your drinking and ensure
your post workout drink contains these three ingredients.
Pay extra attention to what you drink throughout each day. Make it a habit to pass on the calorie-packed drinks and to focus on
drinking lots of water. Remember that small changes to your lifestyle over time will make the difference.