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We all know how important water is and that 2/3 of our body comprises of it. But were you aware of just how serious our lack of this life saving stuff can be on our health and well being? We actually lose 5 pints a day of water through perspiration, breathing, urine and, believe it or not, from the soles of our feet. The water we drink literally becomes what you are each day!

Here’s why we need to avoid dehydration and stick to our minimum of 1.5 - 2 litres of water a day:

Weight Loss - water metabolises stored fat, acts as an appetite suppressant, and reduces water retention by stimulating the kidneys

Digestion - water removes toxins and waste from the body and so alleviates constipation, gastritis, heartburn, and stomach ulcers

Back & Joint Pain - water acts as a cushioning agent in all our joints and the spinal disc core and prevents joint and back pain.

Muscle and Skin tone - our skin and muscles consist of mostly water, keeping them topped up leaves us looking radiant and avoids muscle wastage

The Brain - brain tissue is 85% water and dehydration will lead to migraines, low energy, loss of mental clarity, hypertension and stress

 If you choose other liquids over water then beware they can contradict all the good water you are putting in. Caffeine raises our adrenal levels and acts as a diuretic stealing water from our body. Soft and fizzy drinks are loaded with sugars and will not only put on weight but also challenge your pancreas. Good clean water is the best option.

If you are exercising and drinking water then I recommend you drink water at room temperature to save the liquid staying in your stomach as your body warms it to body temperature.

Keep drinkin’

Want to really pile on the pounds and achieve obesity in the minimum amount of time, then follow these 7 easy steps.

1. You awake tired, skip breakfast and opt for a coffee instead. For a real fast track weight gainer you go to Starbucks and order “the works!”. Avoid eggs, oat based cereals, porridge (oatmeal), this is the devils food!!

2. You drink nice sugary, fizzy and fruity juices, your favourites are coke and diet coke. You may even drink a fruit smoothie because you think it’s healthy. What ever you do you avoid water at all costs!

3. Its lunchtime so you must pig out on as much bread as possible. White or brown it doesn’t matter just eat lots of it. Sandwiches are great! For a real bonus you can add some crisps (potato chips) and a chocolate bar.

4. You must get down that gym everyday and start working on those super modern machines. Yes you read that correct, masses of exercise especially when you’re totally exhausted are best. My personal recommendations for some real rapid weight gain are the stepper, the cross trainer, thousands of sit-ups and a good lengthy walk on the treadmill. Don’t miss a session now, the more the better!!!

5. Your starving with little time so your main meals come from packets and boxes and just require some quick heating. Nothing like a microwave meal or some low calorie re-heatable meal in a box for some serious ugly fat. Why not add some tomato ketchup for a real bonus? At no cost should you ever prepare your own food from scratch.

6. You must get the TV on, sit down and relax. It’s best to get a good 3 hours minimum of TV in before bed, this way your brain is stimulated just before you sleep. Watching TV in bed is even better and a real treat for weight gain. Whatever you do, don’t read or take some time out to relax and let your brain wind down. Remember the less you sleep and the more stressed you can make your body the more ugly fat you can pile on.

7. You need to go to bed as late as possible and have a nice restless nights sleep. Wake up nice and early and feel totally exhausted before you start your day. You always have your coffee to keep you going before you repeat your 7 steps to obesity again.

Keep repeating these 7 steps week in, week out, for maximum results and some obesity and health issues you can really be proud of. Of course there is another way.