Drinking Water and Weight Loss…Does it Really Work?
My drinks of choice are water and unsweetened iced tea, both with lots and lots of lemon. I tend to reach for a drink of water before food when I feel both thirsty and/or hungry. I have trained myself to go for fluids first, and I feel very healthy because of it.
“Water is the only drink for a wise man.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Water is a fantastic drink, in fact, it’s ideal.
The Health Benefits of Drinking Water Include:
1. It enhances the function of all of the systems in your body.
~aids digestion
~carries waste away from the body
~ helps prevent constipation
~flushes toxins from vital organs. For example: kidneys & liver
~transports nutrients and oxygen to cells.
~Keeps the tissues of the ear, nose, and throat moist.
~lubricates joints
~regulates body temperature
~Dissolves minerals and nutrients so the body can use them effectively
2. It can help control weight.
~it has zero calories…it is the original calorie free beverage!
~you will be less apt to overeat because water makes you feel full.
3. The water in fruits, vegetables, and other foods count towards your daily H2O intake. (20% of our water intake is consumed this way)
Did you know?
One medium apple is 84% water (American Dietetic Association)
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Is My Tape Measure Broken? 5 Tips on How to Lose Weight Consistently
You want to lose weight…and you want to lose it fast so you can get off the diet once you lose the 10 lbs. in one week. You have now set yourself up to fail and become the witch of the house because you will be acting like a she devil! When you go on a diet and you are not alone (husband, family, friends, co-workers), so there is a ripple effect on everyone around you. If there is one thing needed once you embark on the weight loss journey, it is support from those around you. The reason is, it can be a tough undertaking, especially the first few weeks.
Every person’s physical make up is different. What works for one person, may not work for another. Let me give a few examples of choices on the “right” diet for you. Which one are you going to choose, and which one will work for you?
There is the Juice Diet Cleanse, Master Cleanse Diet, or the Lemon Cleanse Diet. Next, try the Rice Diet, Atkins Diet, go international…the Mediterranean Diet, followed by the intellects diet…the Cambridge Diet. If you are on a budget, you can always go on the Water Diet. Had enough or do you want the South Beach Diet, Cabbage Diet or HCG Diet? Enough!
Let’s back up and start with some common sense ideas to help you succeed in your diet goals. That is where you start; set up goals that are MANAGEABLE and obtainable without wanting to decapitate anyone around you that says the wrong thing. You are going to need support and that will come from those that care the most about you. Chances are, you will still be cooking or helping prepare the meals for your family. You don’t want to send a bottle of water for your child’s lunch at school!
Recognize that initially, it might be difficult and challenging when your start looking for healthy foods that everyone will like. Go to healthy cookbooks for ideas. There are many delicious foods and recipes available. It might be a shift in how you think about what you should eat…or not eat.
So far all we have talked about is FOOD. There is another important ingredient to losing weight. Yep, you guessed it, an exercise program. Now I am not talking about joining a boot camp, but a consistent program that fits into you schedule and will complement what you are trying to carry out. You can park at the back of the parking lot when you shop or go to work. Walk up the stair instead of using the elevator. Small common sense approach to getting more exercise that does add up to a smaller you.
Here is a summary of 5 approaches to losing the fat so you can not fit into the size 8 dress that is waiting for you.
- Eat healthy foods- include nuts, seeds, olive oil, and vegetables
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals- increase metabolism to burn fat faster
- Exercise regularly- something you can stick to and get support
- Plan ahead- keep the fridge stocked with healthy food and snacks
- Most Important… Set small, manageable goals – set a goal of 5 lbs. hit that goal, then go for another 5 lbs. after 90 days, you could be 30 lbs. smaller!
The next time you look into the mirror and see a stranger looking back, it is time to lose the weight and now you have a place to start. Take some time to plan your strategy. You will find quickly, it will be the way you live and think. Being leaner, toned and beautiful… and that is something for everyone to see!
Here are other tips to help you follow through on your weight loss program. Go to www.BeAPrettyWoman.com and find what you need and how to do it.
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so you will have this information with you at all times. Going out to eat will instantly become easier.
