WATER: An Essential to Life
Did you know that a lot of times when we feel hungry it actually means we are THIRSTY??
Can you believe that simply by increasing your water intake throughout the day can curb your appetite and aid in weight loss??
We waste so much of our daily caloric intake on soft drinks, juices, and sports drinks that contain so much added sugar and unnatural ingredients. Glucose and fructose are two types of sugar that get absorbed into our body in unnecessary ways. Glucose goes directly into the bloodstream and is absorbed by the pancreas, and fructose is absorbed by the liver which in excess can contribute to those love handles we all love :/
SODA statistics: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/soda-statistics-empty-calories-add/story?id=10303246
This is what you are literally drinking when you drink these sodas:
Mindboggling right?!
By just cutting out those empty calories that you intake through juices and sodas, you not only cut back on calories but you also remove that excess sugar that your body definitely does not need.
Sooo what am I going to get out of replacing these drinks with water??
1. ZERO calories, so you can drink all you want without EVER having to worry about the calories!!
2. You will feel full longer.
Before you go straight to the pantry when a hunger pang occurs, stop for a few seconds and drink some water and you may find out that you were actually thirsty.
3. Half of your body is water. So, it is important to replace the water that is lost throughout the day. So if you are sweating more due to exercise or the weather, DRINK MORE WATER.
4. It will raise your metabolic rate!! Meaning, that food will be digested faster.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/414520-what-are-the-benefits-of-drinking-water-for-weight-loss/
So now that I know this, what does this mean??
Can you believe that simply by increasing your water intake throughout the day can curb your appetite and aid in weight loss??
We waste so much of our daily caloric intake on soft drinks, juices, and sports drinks that contain so much added sugar and unnatural ingredients. Glucose and fructose are two types of sugar that get absorbed into our body in unnecessary ways. Glucose goes directly into the bloodstream and is absorbed by the pancreas, and fructose is absorbed by the liver which in excess can contribute to those love handles we all love :/
SODA statistics: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/soda-statistics-empty-calories-add/story?id=10303246
This is what you are literally drinking when you drink these sodas:
Mindboggling right?!
By just cutting out those empty calories that you intake through juices and sodas, you not only cut back on calories but you also remove that excess sugar that your body definitely does not need.
Sooo what am I going to get out of replacing these drinks with water??
1. ZERO calories, so you can drink all you want without EVER having to worry about the calories!!
2. You will feel full longer.
Before you go straight to the pantry when a hunger pang occurs, stop for a few seconds and drink some water and you may find out that you were actually thirsty.
3. Half of your body is water. So, it is important to replace the water that is lost throughout the day. So if you are sweating more due to exercise or the weather, DRINK MORE WATER.
4. It will raise your metabolic rate!! Meaning, that food will be digested faster.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/414520-what-are-the-benefits-of-drinking-water-for-weight-loss/
So now that I know this, what does this mean??
*Carry around a water bottle with you throughout the day. That way, you will constantly drink water throughout the day and stay hydrated without even realizing it! Of course, at first you may be going to the restroom quite often, but that is a great thing because it shows you are hydrated!
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