Just drink it!

Not that I'm an expert in losing weight, but like many, I've always read and heard from nutritionists and doctors that drinking approximately eight 8 ounce glasses of water per day will do wonders with one's dieting. In the past, I've attempted to do that, always losing count of how many glasses I've filled up and wondered if I've had enough for my day. In the past month, as I am now focused to really lose weight, I'm once again drinking my 64oz of water every day (and sometimes more). Yes, I find myself hitting the washroom more than normal, although what I'm actually doing is flushing out the stored water in my entire body and replenishing it with new/fresh water (remember, about 60% of the average body is water)... which is great for my muscles, now that I’m working out. I’ve also learned that it’s great for my entire body, including my skin… and not to mention that it suppresses my hunger!

Here's a photo of a bottle I use. It's a 32 oz. (1 Quart) Rubbermaid-brand container. It's perfect for me, as all do is drink at least a couple of these throughout my day. I find it easy to drink as it doesn’t appear to be too large of a container (approximately 4 glasses worth per container). Another thing about drinking water... is that I've always had a problem with the taste of it, that the taste was always plain and boring… and that it didn't have enough of a taste to it. Well, I quickly solved that problem once I added several slices of fresh lemon to my water. I simply change out the lemon slices every couple of days (the mouth of my quart container is large enough to fit my lemon slices.). Another nice thing about lemons is that they're affordable (I get 5 lemons for a buck at my local grocery store!).

So, if you're dieting or exercising to lose weight, one key ingredient is water. Drink plenty every day and you will feel great!!

For more about how water can help with your diet, visit http://www.shapeupshop.com/articles/Weight-Loss/water-weight-loss.html.