I know I don't drink enough water. But after reading this article posted on a health blog (click here for full article) I just may put in the effort. It just may be the world's easiest way to burn calories and lose a bit of weight!
Here's how it works: You can lose weight because you will feel full, and actually eat less. Your body will also burn extra calories warming up cold water to body temperature which can also result in weight loss.
The Plan:
For the best results, drink 16 ounces of cold water before every meal. That is about 2 cups. Grab a measuring cup and drinking glass the next time you sit down to the dinner table to get an idea of just how much that is. Measure it out once, and you will know for future reference just how much water we're talking about here. Depending on the size of your glassware it may be 1 or 1 and 1/2 glasses. Certainly managable.
Not convinced?
Well, not getting enough water can actually cause weight gain. Apparently, our brains are not good at telling the difference between whether we are hungry or thirsty. So drink some water and wait 10 minutes. You may not even be hungry anymore! Weightloss aside, staying hydrated is just plain important for allowing our bodies to function properly.
So be sure to grab a tall one (water that is) before you sit down to the dinner table tonight.
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