| When your
goal is to lose extra weight, remember to drink lots of plain,
fresh water. Keeping your body well-hydrated makes a big difference
when you want to lose weight and stay healthy. Drinking water
helps your body flush away the normal buildup of toxins and fats.
When you are giving your body plenty of water, those tiny lines
that appear around your mouth and eyes will even start to soften.
Water plumps out dry or saggy skin, fills in the tiny lines, and
promotes a smooth, healthy glow. Start drinking more water today.
You may begin to notice a slight decrease in your appetite right
away. Your water habit will help stave off that feeling of hunger.
The average recommendation is around eight
glasses a day. You know that you're drinking enough water when
you're not thirsty, and you find yourself having to make frequent
trips to the bathroom. Another way to tell that you're hydrated
sufficiently is by your lips. If the inside of your mouth is
dry and your lips feel chapped, you need to drink more water.
There's no substitute for plain water. Coffee
is a diuretic, and colas and other sources of caffeine actually
rob your body of fluid. When you're dieting, coffee may seem
like your friend because you don't feel hungry after you consume
a cup or two. Switching to water is a much better approach.
The water makes you feel full, but instead of robbing your body
of fluids you are replacing them. Water cleanses your system,
flushes out the old cells and replenishes the new ones.
Bear in mind that you should never try to drink
all eight glasses of water at once. You're not trying to drown
yourself! A good plan is to aim for three times during the day
when you can drink two full glasses, then sip the rest all day
long. Try drinking one or two in the morning, two around mid-day,
and one or two more approximately three hours before bedtime.
Your leaner, healthier body will be your reward. |
