It is no secret that eating healthy and staying fit can help to prevent obesity. Unfortunately, this does not always mean giving up on your favorite foods and indulging in a diet. Instead of cutting out all carbs and dairy foods, try drinking more water and eating well in the morning for a few days. You may be surprised at how easy it is, as our bodies naturally need water every day.
How much water should we drink each day? There is a recommendation of one-third of your body weight in ounces that must be fluid (the amount that your body will hold) before you know it because your body will use it for energy instead of fat. Some people are encouraged to drink two glasses of water per day, while others choose 3 or 4. There are several reasons for this, though, including keeping yourself hydrated well throughout the day, but most importantly if you want to lose weight. If you are trying to cut calories, reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, and lower blood pressure, then it’s going to help. And what’s even better, you will find that these benefits can be extended to include exercise. That is why it is important to drink water after you exercise and to start an early bedtime routine.
Start with just a half cup or so (or a little bit less if you are dehydrated), before you go to sleep. This way, you will wake up without feeling the need to fill up your body with fluids, which will help keep you fuller for longer. Next, drink a cup at breakfast. If possible, opt for whole-grain cereal (whole oats, sweet corn, buckwheat bread), whole-wheat toast, or cereal with seeds if you like the taste of them. Make sure that you eat your eggs well before they get soured or overcooked. These contain protein, which you would like to make sure you do your best to consume if you’ve got that on your plate. Drink some water between meals, like lemon water, herbal tea, or lemonade. Also, consider flushing a glass down the toilet if it gets clogged with stool, but make sure you flush the flushable toilet with a strong flush, because “water is power.” Finally, when you feel hungry, take a sip of water from the fountain, tap, shower or bath, etc, Keep thinking about how much water you should be taking throughout the year. One-third of your body weight is in ounces or 30 milliliters. Now consider the fact that you should be consuming 90% of your total body weight. So, if you don’t drink enough water, it means you will spend more time in the bathroom than working out. Not only is this bad for your body, but it is also a recipe for unnecessary stress and anxiety, and some of that can be made worse by poor nutrition.
To find out what beverages you should drink, take a look at the FDA website and go to their page on daily recommended drinks. But remember, especially children, there’s no such thing as too much juice; it’s good for them. To help control the number of sodas consumed each day, the American Cancer Society recommends that everyone aged 12-17 drink 250 milliliters or more of pure bottled water every day. All of which translates to a maximum of 60 pounds per week. For adults who are more inclined to drink alcohol due to health concerns, you can try a low- or non-alcoholic beverage, or a combination of both. For instance, I am still getting mine from my local grocery store, which offers bottled coffee, flavored smoothies, hot cocoa, etc. Plus, a glass of green tea before I head to work helps me stay alert throughout the day. Or, you can opt to buy bottled water, and then buy some sparkling water. As long as you are buying natural bottled water, it doesn’t matter which kind of water you choose, since it won’t cause any problems with your body.
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