The Downside Of Energy Drinks For Getting Toned Arms

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Are you trying to get rid of arm flab? Have you been drinking energy drink upon energy drink to keep you active and to burn more fat? Well, there are downsides to drinking these caffeine-laden concoctions.

Now energy drinks can really seduce you. After all, all you have to do is open a can, drink some liquid and you get instant energy.

But here is why you should think twice about taking energy drinks to help you get rid of arm flab:

1. Digestive lining degradation. Almost all energy drinks have one main ingredient in common: caffeine. And high amounts of caffeine can damage your digestive lining. It can also cause a lot of gastric distress.

2. Sleep debt masking. Just because the caffeine in the energy drink keeps you awake and alert, doesn't mean that you've reduced your sleep debt. And a massive sleep debt will make getting rid of arm flab that much harder. Not only will you produce less fat burning hormones, but simple tasks like assembling a healthy meal will seem much harder than it actually is.

3. More midnight awakenings. Surprisingly, even the best of sleepers wake up at least 10 times every night. And they don't remember a thing. Having lots of caffeine during the day can increase your frequency of awakenings, decrease sleep quality and you wouldn't even be aware of it.

4. Increased stress. Energy drinks stimulate your adrenal glands to release epinephrine, dopamine and norepinephrine. All of which give you a tremendous surge of energy. Over time, the constant bombarding of your adrenal system can accelerate aging.

5. Dehydration. The evils of dehydration are many. And caffeine can leave you perpetually dehydrated without you really feeling it. But your body will feel it. Having your hydration stores consistently topped off will make losing arm flab a lot easier.

You are much better off sticking with loose leaf teas instead of energy drinks. However, you still have to be careful with abuse here. If some area in your daily routine is lacking, attack it before popping more caffeine. This will be a much better approach for losing that arm flab. - 30414

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