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13 Tips To Drink Your 8 Glasses Of Water Daily And Lose Weight
By (c) Anna Overweight NO MORE, Thu Dec 8th

Did you know that lack of water might also lead to fluidretention and weight gain? It sounds contradictory, but it istrue. However, the most compelling reasons for drinking waterare that water keeps you alive, gives you proper hydration,and gives life to all your body functions. Hence, theimportance of drinking water at least 8 glasses daily. However,if you are like me before I adjusted my eating habits, drinkingthose 8 glasses of water were really a challenge! Guess what?Today is your day! I am sharing with you 13 tips to helpdrink your 8 glasses of water daily and lose weight faster.


Nevertheless, if you need more reasons to drink water, besideskeeping you alive, to be convinced about the importance ofdrinking your 8 glasses of water daily I will add some more,which includes water's role on your quest to lose weight. Soundsgood? Excellent!


Water allows your body to eliminate toxins and waste products.Moreover, water helps reduce fat deposits by helping yourmetabolism. I bet you just feel like drinking water, right?Excellent! But wait, there is more. Simply, picture thisexample: You have a water hose and right in the middle it isstuck with garbage and it will not come out until you increasemore water to push that garbage.



Yet, if that garbage is really stuck, maybe water won't beenough to remove it and you will need to add stronger chemicalproducts. Bingo! That is exactly what happens with our body. Ourintestines need to be moving to flush those toxins and wasteproducts. If you do not drink water, how do you expect toremove those toxins? Now, yes, you are right on what you arethinking. Those toxins will continue to accumulate originatingmany health problems, such as constipation, bloated feeling,water retention, and so on.


Want more reasons to convince you to drink at least your 8glasses of water daily? Ok, water relieves fluid retentionand helps you suppress your appetite. Moreover, water helpsrid your body of excess sodium. There is more. One of the bestways to prevent the formation of kidney stones is by drinkingwater. Besides, water is a natural diuretic; in addition, it canhelp you reduce high blood pressure by decreasing waterretention in your blood.


I am sure you are now more than convinced about the importanceof drinking at least your 8 glasses of water daily. Now, let megive you 13 tips to improve your water consumption.


1. Keep a daily record to mark your water consumption.


2. Keep a pitcher containing your 8 glasses of water and finishit during the day. Do not go to bed unless you have finishedthat pitcher.


3. Keep 8 glasses of water and spread out during the day. Forexample:

1 glass of water after brushing your teeth, or

1 glass of water with breakfast or after breakfast

1 glass of water before leaving home

1 glass of water mid morning

1 glass of water 30 minutes before lunch

1 glass of water after lunch

1 glass of water mid afternoon

1 glass of water 1 hour before dinner

1 glass of water after dinner

1 glass of water while exercising

1 glass of water after exercising


By any means, if you are thirsty or wanting to drink more than1 glass of water at any time of the day... be my guest! Drinkthat water.

4. Keep bottles of water visible, either the equivalent of 1glass or 2 or more glasses, on your desk.


5. If you work 8 hours daily, make it a custom to drink everyother hour 1 glass of water, or every hour. It depends on yourtime management and lunch schedule.


6. Have bottle of waters in the car, your room, your desk,living room... just in every room you go. Also carry one in yourpurse, backpack, and gym bag. It will serve as a reminder andyou will drink that bottle of water to flush those toxins!


7. If you drink juice, try to combine

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it with water. Sometimes,juices are extremely sweet.


8. Whenever you feel craving for junk food, stop for a momentand grasp one glass of water. It will help you feel full.


8. Add lemon or orange slices to your glass of water.


9. You can have a glass of water after going to the restroom.This will replenish your system.


10. You may drink 1 glass of water before lunch and one afterfinish eating.


11. If you are working full time, try to have at least 4 glassesof water during the day. Two hours before leaving work, checkhow many glasses you drink. If you are missing one or two... youcan finish those while driving.


12. Keep a bottle of water handy while watching TV or doing thelaundry.


13. You can use a big bottle with ounces indicator to keeprecord of your water intake. For example, a 32-oz bottle with8-oz measures will provide you with 4 glasses of water.


Bonus information: Many beauty experts agree that drinking wateris the safest and cheapest way to look better and improve ourskin!


I hope you use these 13 Tips to Get Your 8 Glasses of WaterDaily and Lose Weight. Be aware that if you practicestrenuous physical activity, do cardio exercises, or you areliving in a hot and humid climate, you will need to drink morewater to keep yourself properly hydrated.


May I offer you a glass of water now? Good, so let's makea toast with our respective glasses of water to increase ourweight loss and eliminate toxins. CHEERS!


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