Losing weight through respiration, perspiration and hydration

Happy hump day!!! A full day of activities again today.  Started my day with my Weight class then, off to spin with MadelineJ

Luke requested Egg salad sandwiches tonight for dinner. The kids have swim lesson tonight….funJ Spring is here.

Respiration

Deep breathing as in Yoga or Pilates provides your body's cells with oxygen, which helps you, absorb nutrients. Respiration stimulates your lymphatic system to get rid of toxins. When your breath is shallow, also known as chest breathing, your cells are receiving fewer nutrients and your lymph system may be more sluggish, both of which may lead to weight gain, according one study.

Gentle or restorative yoga may help you lose weight by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. The Parasympathetic nervous system counteracts stress by calming your mind and balancing your body. A few benefits of this, is that your metabolism slows down to aid in digestion which can help you lose weight. However, too much stress may cause more rapid, shallow breathing, a quicker heartbeat and tight muscles, which may cause anxiety and less ability to quell cravings.

Perspiration

When you sweat, you are breathing faster, your heart is working harder, your circulation improves and your metabolism accelerates, all in an effort to resume your normal body temperature. An increased circulation during sweating, releases many of the toxins and impurities that your body has stored through your open skin pores. This is a good reason to exercise to the point of sweating or to sit in a steam room regularly.It is believed that the immune system also benefits from sweating. When your body heats up, your body generates more white blood cells. This strengthens your immune system.

Hydration

Almost two thirds of the human body is made up of water. Its roles include everything from removing waste to regulating body temperature to lubricating joints, just to name a few. Water also acts as a natural appetite suppressant and aids in metabolism. With all these functions, the consumption of water is vital to the normal functioning of the body.