Water Diet for weight/fat loss

What Is the Water Diet?


The Water Diet, sometimes known as the Cold Water Diet, is one of the latest fads that appeal to dieters who want to melt away their fat. Compared to fasting "cleanse" diets and those that restrict caloric intake, such as the Rice Diet, the Water Diet doesn't limit food consumption, nor does it require exercise. The appeal of the Water Diet is that dieters can purportedly eat what they want--and still lose weight.


What is the "Science" Behind the Water Diet?


The theory behind the Water Diet is that when cold water is ingested, the body burns extra calories to heat the water up to a body temperature of 98.6 degrees. The colder the water, the harder the body works to warm up the water. Therefore, even more calories would be burned if a dieter drinks very cold water. Additionally, drinking water in between or with meals gives dieters a sense of fullness, purportedly making them less likely to want to eat. Because the kidneys must work to process water, it is also claimed that the Water Diet results in toxins being flushed from the body.

How Does the Water Diet Work?


On the Water Diet, the dieter drinks 64 oz. of cool or cold water in eight 8-oz. servings over course of the day, with or without meals, in addition to the dieter's normal fluid intake. The water can be tap water, bottled water or any other kind of water that is safe to drink. The available resources on the Water Diet discourages chewing on ice cubes to make up for water intake. The Water Diet does not alter the types of foods the dieter eats, nor does it limit portion size. Exercise is not a component of the Water Diet.

Pros and Cons of the Water Diet


The advantages of the Water Diet is that it's free--anyone with access to drinking water can try it. The disadvantages is that dieters will find themselves fleeing to the bathroom frequently. While some experts support the notion that drinking water before a meal can help a dieter cut calories, the Water Diet does not address the very necessary components of dieting, such as limiting overall daily calorie intake and incorporating exercise into the dieter's daily routine. As reviewers of the Water Diet point out, the Water Diet is not really a diet--it simply encourages people to drink the amount of water that they should be drinking in the first place.


Does the Water Diet Work?


While there has been no scientific research conducted on the efficacy of the Water Diet, in 2008, two Dungarpur men claimed to lose weight while using the "Before, During and After" strategy, which is markedly similar to the Water Diet. Dunga Ram Gurjar, 43, lost 50 pounds in 1 year, taking him from a size 40 to a size 34. BheruLal Meena of VidyaMandir School Dadabari Kota claimed to lose 10 lbs. a month for a total weight loss of 70 pounds without dieting. The two men drank one glass of water before meals, one during, and one after eating. Their success stories are in press. We will provide link once media(Manak Chand Gupta's Wife - Shastri Nagar, Kota) airs it.

Watermelon-Health Benefits

A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, watermelon, is considered one of the world’s healthiest foods. A very good source of Vitamin A & C, watermelon offers a number of health benefits.




Watermelon is one of the best sources of antioxidants – contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Red or pink watermelon also contains a powerful carotenoid antioxidant known as lycopene.

Here is a list of the major health benefits of watermelon:

As we know watermelon is a good source of Vitamin A & C, also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene; these powerful antioxidants neutralizes the free radicals of the body. Free radicals cause great damage to body. They can add to severity of asthma attack, by oxidizing the cholesterol they can increase the chance of heart attack, also increase the inflammation in the cases of arthritis. Watermelon contains good amount of Vitamin C, which are very good at getting rid of these free radicals.
Lycopene rich fruits are always very good against developing prostate cancer. Lycopene can be found almost all red colored fruits. As watermelon (red or pink) is an excellent source of lycopene, regular consumption of watermelon lowers the risk of prostate cancer.
Watermelon contains high amount of citrulline (an amino acid), that creates another amino acid known as arginine. Arginine removes ammonia from the body and helps to heal the wound quickly. Arginine plays an important role in immune system modulation. Vitamin A and Vitamin C, both are also very good immunity booster.
Because of watermelon is rich in Vitamin B, it is a good food for energy production. Watermelon is full with Vitamin B1, B6, magnesium, and potassium. These make watermelon a great food for health. Potassium rich foods are helpful to control blood pressure, and also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.
It is said that watermelon works like a natural Viagra. Arginine improves sexual function in men as it boots nitric oxide which relaxes blood vessels.