Thursday's Trade it in Tip #3

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I know I say it a lot but Water is a huge part of losing weight and overall health.  Water is to the human body as oil is to the car.  Our body is made up of 70% of water.. we lose up to two to three quarts of it every day through perspiration and other body functions.  This is why it is so important to replenish to ensure the right hydration levels to carry nutrients and waste to and from our cells and organs, lubricate our joints and regulate our body temperature.

A minimum of 64 ounces is needed a day but if you exercise or drink caffeine you will need more.  I drink a gallon of water a day and their are days I will drink up to two depending on my activity level.  A great way to test if you are drinking enough water is by the color of your urine.  It should be see-through! So if it looks like yellow Gatorade or lemonade...YOU NEED TO BE DRINKING MORE WATER!

I hear this a lot... but Kathy I have to go to the bathroom way to much!  Yes, you will need to "GO" more often when you increase your water intake but I can promise you this your body will adjust within a week or so.

Dehydration contributes to..
1. Lack of energy
2. Constipation
3. Hunger.. try drinking water when you are hungry.
4. Headaches and migraines
5. Muscle Pain
6. Cramps
7. Bloating
8. Weight Gain

Add Flavor to your water with..
1. cucumbers
2. strawberries
3. mint
4. pineapple

Healthy Tip #1 Trade out White Bread for Wheat Bread
Healthy Tip #2 Pack your lunch and skip the drive thru
Healthy Tip #3 Drink more WATER