Try this recipe: 2L water, 1 medium cucumber, 1 lemon, 10-12 mint leaves. steep overnight in fridge and drink every day. (Also great for general detox--including clear skin!)
You often hear it suggested : drink plenty of water throughout the day. That's to keep you hydrated and healthy. But do you also want to lose some weight? Then keep drinking (water that is!) According to a recent study at Virginia Tech, if you want to lose an extra 6.6 pounds a year, then you should be drinking 2 glasses of water before breakfast (note: also you can try it before every meal). They found that people that did this consumed an average of 75 fewer calories at their morning meal that those who did not. The studies author, Brenda M. Davy, PhD., R.D. stated "the water acted as a calorie-free appetizer. It filled participants' stomachs, so they reported less hunger just prior to eating."
Other research suggests water boosts metabolism because your body has to work to raise the temperature of the ingested water to match that of your core. In one study, people who drank 8 to 12 glasses a day had higher metabolic rates than those who sipped just four!
Core Chic Jodi suggests trying to "mix it up" and add natural flavors to your water (such as berries, lemon, mint, orange, etc.)
GET CREATIVE! See picture below for ideas:
Source:
Fitness Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2012
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