DRINK PLENTY OF WATER BEFORE YOU EAT

Step 1:
*Drinking plenty of water before each meal will cause your stomach to stretch, sending signals to your brain that you are getting full which will suppress your appetite - Thus reducing your urge to splurge, lowering your food intake. *Health resources state that by drinking water before meals can result in an average reduction in intake of 75 calories per meal!

Step 2:

DRINK IT ICE COLD

*According to most fitness professionals, drinking ice cold water helps boost your metabolism because your body has to work harder to warm the water up, therefore burning more calories in efforts to maintaining our optimal body temperature - helping you shed off calories during the process. Plus, ice cold water is just so much more refreshing than water that’s room temperature.

Step 3:

EAT YOUR WATER

That’s right… EAT IT. Fruits and veggies contain a high

percentage of water, so freely chowing down on them

throughout the day will increase your water intake. Fruits like

grapefruit, watermelon and strawberries also contain above

90% water and. On top of the vegetables list are cucumber

and lettuce,consisting of 96 percent water Cauliflower,

eggplant, red cabbage, peppers and spinach are made up of

92% water.

In addition to hydrations, fruits and veggies also contain a lot

of fiber which will slow digestion, keeping you fuller longer

while curbing cravings!

Step 4:

BE SURE YOU’RE GETTING ENOUGH

*If you really want the water you drink to help you lose weight, you should follow the “8x8” rule recommended by most nutritionists: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day for weight loss and to maintain an ideal weight. You might need to drink more water if you exercise a lot or sweat heavily
*How do you know if you’re getting enough water? A general rule is to check the toilet after you’ve gone to the bathroom. You’ll know you’re well hydrated if your urine is clear or very light yellow in color. The darker your urine, the more water you need to drink, especially if weight loss is your goal.
*I never leave the house without a reusable gallon jug on my side; You can never be too prepared when it comes to be adequately hydrated.