I find the above quote to be hilarious; especially since I wonder what soda is doing to the body! Such a great excuse not to drink water. I knew someone who hated water so badly she made Kool Aid with double the sugar and with an extra flavor packet. It was so sweet and gross I just cannot fathom how she could drink it. I realized I haven't talked about water consumption and how important it really is. The human body is approximately 60% water, the brain is nearly 70% water, the lungs are 90% water, blood is 83% of water....etc. In other words the body needs water to survive. I have been drinking a lot more than usual. I think the key is to find a bottle or cup that you like to drink from. I know it sounds weird. My favorite bottle would be the "Bobble-Water Bottle" this handy little water bottle filters water as it is squeezed. I can drink tap water with it tasting so much better than before. I do not like buying the already water bottles in the store. They are so wasteful. So many plastic bottles used all for a better tasting water. This allows me to be Eco-friendly and hydrated. Water is such a big key to losing weight. As we grow older we lose the ability to be able to tell the difference between a hunger pain and dehydrated pain. The positive: at least food can also hydrate you some. So many times I may have eaten thinking I was hungry when in fact all I wanted was some water.
Water can get a little boring but there are so many ways to flavor it.
Crystal Lite (artificial sweetener not so healthy)- I use these occasionally
Cucumber slices-the freshest tasting drink I have had
Lemon (pretty standard in restaurants)
Lime
Basil leaves (basil and mint are related)
Here's a website I found for more ideas....must try some:
http://smarterfitter.com/2008/06/09/32-natural-ways-to-flavor-water/
I am posting this because I am getting to better health. This includes hydration!
On a side note I have lost 5 pounds thus far. I can get a little discouraged that I am not in the double digits of weight loss like my husband BUT I am not holding on to what I haven't accomplished. I am holding on to what I HAVE accomplished. Total mind change has occurred. I do know what weight I want to be but I am not looking at that; it's in the back of my mind. I do know I am healthier today than I was a couple of months ago. I have slightly more energy and slightly more motivation. Things are continuing to improve.
Way to go...I'm very proud of you. The water thing is so hard for me. I've read that you should be drinking half your weight in ounces of water each day. Ugh...that can be a lot of water. I also read that if you weigh yourself each morning and don't lose from one day to the next you weren't drinking enough water. Blah. And if I do feel hungry I try to drink a lot of water to try to satisfy my "hunger", but it usually only lasts for a little bit. LOL. My poor body wants food not water. Haha. Keep up the good work and great attitude. You and Chris are on your way to a healthier/sexier couple. :) I'm glad you both are doing it together.
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