I believe that water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when trying to lose weight. Here are just some of the reasons why everyone should be drinking at least eight glasses of water day.
- Naturally suppresses appetite
- Increases metabolism
- Reduces stored fat deposits
- Improves kidney function
- Decreases fluid retention
- Helps muscles maintain their tone
- Aids in the prevention of sagging skin after weight loss
- Rids the body of excess waste
- Regulates bowel movements
- It's Free!
Aren't these enough reasons for you to start drinking your full daily intake of water?
I started drinking 9 glasses a day, and I noticed a difference over night!! I lost five pounds in the course of one day, and it's stayed off. The key is to keep drinking water, or you will see the weight come back. For every 25 pounds you want to lose, drink an extra glass of water.
Now, even though we have most of a day to suck back all that water, it is actually more difficult that you might think. So here are some tips to help you make sure you get your daily intake:
- Make an appointment with your glass of water. Schedule certain times of the day to chug back 8 ounces at once. After you wake up in the morning, on your way to work, during a commercial, etc.
- Have a water race with a friend or family member. The extra competition will help motivate you.
- I bought a big 1.5L bottle and made sure I drank all of it before the end of the day. If I didn't, I told my co-workers that they had permission to dump whatever was left on my head.
- Before drinking that coffee or pop, force yourself to get another glass of water down. You will probably not even want anything else after that.
- When you go to the bathroom (and you will be going frequently at first), refuel yourself with another glass before going back to whatever it was that you were doing. - Measure how much water you need in a bottle or measuring cup, then you can see your goal for the day.
- I played a game with myself while I was doing a puzzle. Every time I fit a piece into the puzzle, I would have to take a drink. It seems pretty silly, but it worked. I do puzzles pretty fast, so I downed almost 2 glasses in less than a half hour.
Use these ideas, or come up with your own tricks to help you reach your goal. You will notice a difference right away. I know I did. I felt better, I could see my stomach shrinking, and I found myself snacking less. It really works!
Cassandra Germsheid is the owner of http://www.babytipsonline.com where she helps mothers learn about their health, and share tips and information about their babies. She is a stay at home mother, but sometimes works part time for the local newspaper.
recurring maid service Arlington Heights ..I do not smoke, never have, and admit to being... Read More
How was it for you? Did you get through the... Read More
In twenty years of consistant exercising, maintaining a low percentage... Read More
Let's not talk about diets. Diets are punishment ? like... Read More
With the popularity of low carb diets such as Atkins,... Read More
Telling yourself you have to "struggle with this weight issue... Read More
The South Beach Diet works, for most people. Its low... Read More
Are you trying to lose weight?If you are, STOP!Funny thing... Read More
On the market at any given time, there are hundreds... Read More
Quick, what's the first thought that pops into your head... Read More
As I explained in the first part of this article,... Read More
Learning the jargon is part of the weight loss journey.... Read More
Wow! You must be on fire by now burning and... Read More
Be Prepared. For the Boy Scouts it means you are... Read More
Many Americans include health improvement in their New Year's Resolutions.... Read More
I am sure that when I mention setting objectives for... Read More
I want to make this perfectly clear, fruits are healthy... Read More
? Can you give me an exercise that will get... Read More
Used a diet pill recently and got depressed because you... Read More
Your Can Turn Fat into Muscle......Fact or Fiction???Completely False!!!!First of... Read More
Have you ever wondered with all the weight loss programs... Read More
Getting involved in Weight Loss Program can be intimidating for... Read More
Weight loss is never easy. Although this is stating the... Read More
Is it easy to lose weight? Yes. Losing weight is... Read More
"I'd love to lose weight, but I don't have the... Read More
insured cleaning company Highland Park ..One way of recognizing a fad diet is... Read More
Do you know this year Florida will go through a... Read More
Are you someone who has, in the past, been on... Read More
Why has Phentermine stopped helping me lose weight?Many people are... Read More
There are a lot of "crash" diets out there that... Read More
Your brain has this really interesting system that is kind... Read More
RISING POPULARITYGastric bypass surgery has become a popular surgical procedure... Read More
To see the "low carb" diets on the way out... Read More
What is the best form of physical activity?The best form... Read More
As much as many of us who are over-weight do... Read More
One of the most talked about topics in any political... Read More
It can be intimidating to follow a weight loss plan,... Read More
If all we have to do is exercise to live... Read More
How did a thin person like me become overweight? My... Read More
It happens every morning when you mosey out of bed,... Read More
Dumping syndrome is an effective result of the gastric bypass... Read More
Which is easier to do ? turn a car's steering... Read More
Your success in sticking with an exercise and weight loss... Read More
I am considering Gastric bypass surgery because I am overweight,... Read More
Even if you're not overweight, you still could have a... Read More
Losing Weight is All About Counting Calories/Carbs and Exercising. Or... Read More
Of all the possible exercises there are to help you... Read More
Although the big push for fad diets has died down... Read More
A little information if often a dangerous thing... and many... Read More
The South Beach Diet was not created by your typical... Read More
Weight Loss |