Most people think they are overweight because of what they eat but sometimes that isn’t the problem at all. Their real downfall may actually be what they drink. It is a fact that the average American consumes approximately 130,000 calories a year in recreational beverages and those beverages have the potential to create and maintain over 17 pounds of fat! Drinking sodas is like drinking pure fat! Just think about that next time you reach for one.
Most people think they are overweight because of what they eat but sometimes that isn’t the problem at all. Their real downfall may actually be what they drink. It is a fact that the average American consumes approximately 130,000 calories a year in recreational beverages and those beverages have the potential to create and maintain over 17 pounds of fat! Drinking sodas is like drinking pure fat! Just think about that next time you reach for one.
Water makes up about 70% of the world’s surface and it makes up almost 65% of your body’s total weight. It’s pretty much everywhere except our glasses! Given a choice between a plain glass of water, soda or juice, most of us will choose soda or juice. If you want to drop a few pounds, water can be your new bet friend. It’s far too easy to consume a lot of calories from other beverages. So your choice of beverages can sometimes pack on as many pounds as your favorite ice cream.
Water is, without a doubt, the very best beverage choice for losing weight. It’s not only fat and calorie free but also may help you eat less and here’s why.
You feel full. If you drink water before a meal, it takes up the space in your stomach that you would otherwise fill with food.
You’ll burn more calories. Drinking enough water helps your body operate under optimal conditions and may help you perform at peak metabolism. This in turn means that you may be better able to burn more fat.
Get Your Fill Of Water!
Buy bottled. If tap water doesn’t much appeal to your taste buds.
Add a twist. If plain water doesn’t float your boat, try adding a twist of lemon or lime.
Dilute it. For even more flavor, dilute a quarter glass of fruit juice with water.
Drink all day. Keep a glass of water near you all day and take a sip every 15 minutes. You’ll be surprised how you can end up drinking a quart of water throughout the day without even realizing it.
Drink before you eat. Drinking a glass or two before meals helps take the edge off hunger so you actually eat less.
Alcoholic beverages are another waste of calories.
There is about 105 calories in one drink of liquor, while one beer equals about 150 calories.
Drinking water is like giving the inside of your body a shower. Water cleans out your system. Our bodies need water for absorption, digestion, circulation, and the elimination of wastes. When our bodies don’t get enough water then our bodies retain water. So the more water we drink the less water we retain. Drinking water also helps to decrease our appetites because sometimes when we think we are hungry, we really are not. If you deprive your body of water, you become slightly dehydrated and your body will crave food because most foods contain some water. With all this in mind try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Once you start this wonderful habit, you will probably find that you want it more and more! Not only will you be doing your body a big favor by drinking water to clean it out but you will feel healthier!
So as you can see, it really isn’t always you are what you eat but you are also what you drink. Think of the calories you can save by thinking about what you are drinking and why you are drinking it the next time you reach for one of these beverages.