Happy Hump Day!
It's time for today's weight loss tip, and it's one I participate in regularly! What about you? Have you been drinking enough water?
If you haven't, start increasing the amount you drink every day. Something as simple as drinking two glasses (16 oz) before every meal could really benefit you. How? It's described as "preloading". You're filling your stomach before you even start to eat, which makes you fuller faster and will help you not to overeat. Still not convinced? A 3 month study backs this claim up- After three months, the participants who drank water had lost an average of about 15.5 pounds, compared with just 11 pounds in the control group (link).
Another factor to consider- when you do drink water, make sure it's icy cold! When you drink ice water, your body uses energy (calories) to raise the liquid’s temperature to body temperature. Granted, it's only about 8 calories a glass, but it's better than nothing! While I reach for juice sometimes, most of the time I'm craving water. It's a super easy way to burn calories and lose weight. Try it out soon!
