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Drinking water can be the easiest thing you do to lose weight. It is the only true ‘magic potion’ for weight loss. Water suppresses your appetite and helps your body release stored fat. When you exercise, your body begins to break down the fat cells. You need to drink plenty of water so your body can flush out the fat.
Drinking water also increases your basal metabolic rate. Your body has to process the water, and in doing so burns additional calories. Studies also show that drinking cold water burns more calories because your body first has to bring the water up to your internal temperature.
So how much water is enough? Probably not the eight glasses we’ve always been told. Eight 8-ounce glasses is fine if you only weigh 130 pounds. To calculate how much water you need, divide your weight in half. You should drink that many ounces of water each day. If you weigh 180 pounds, you should drink 90 ounces of water.
I know what you’re thinking: “There’s no way I can drink that much water!” But rest assured, you can, and your body will thank you for it. At first, you will spend a lot of time in the bathroom. But in about two weeks, your body will be fully hydrated and your bathroom breaks will level off. During those first few weeks of frequent pit stops, just think of it as part of your exercise program. Consider all the squats you’re doing, and if you wear clothing like overalls, you’ll be getting some good stretching in as you pull them on and off.
Drinking enough water helps your kidneys and liver function at optimal capacity. This is important because these organs are directly related to weight loss and more importantly fat loss. If you’re not getting enough water, your kidneys can’t function properly. When the kidneys don’t function properly, the liver steps in to take on some of the kidney’s work.
One of the liver’s primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into energy. If the liver is helping the kidneys, it can’t function as its optimal capacity, which results in less fat being metabolized.
Keep in mind that other drinks can count towards your water goal. Watch the calorie count so you don’t end up drinking too many extra calories. Flavored water and iced tea are good substitutes if you don’t especially care for the taste of water. But drinks with caffeine don’t count towards your goal, and in fact count negatively. If you can’t resist your morning coffee and aren’t willing to switch to decaf, you’ll need to increase your water consumption by that many additional ounces.
Try to reach your water goal by dinner. Don’t try finished those last twenty ounces of water right before bed, because adequate sleep is also an important factor in losing weight.
Tracie Johanson
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/drink-water-to-lose-weight-65358.html
Bella – my rescue Pom – got into a pack of Decaf coffee and I panicked =yet friends all laughed and asked how could you tell she was hyper – this is a typical happy morning for Bella – her first year of life she lived up to 18 hours in a dog carrier….
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I made this video this summer but forgot to upload it!! It’s kind of a relaxing, cool video for me.. It just makes me feel…. Ahhh(: haha I hope you enjoy!!
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Commenting would make me smile(:
I don’t own the music! All music is by Owl City!
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Take a moment for you in this busy season. Treat yourself to my magic delight. It is perfect to warm you up from the winter cold. A great break from the hustle and bustle. Pause and relax into this chocolate heaven. This is the richest hot coca recipe I’ve ever tasted.
Plus, the secret ingredient boosts your metabolism. No one has to know its healthy.
The kids will love it too – enjoy this radiant recipe!
Ultimate Hot Cocoa Recipe: Healthy, Rich, and Creamy Warm Chocolate Delight
Makes 2 servings
2 cups Soy and/or Almond Milk. (I use Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla WestSoy Milk, or a combination of half of each)
1 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp Organic Cocoa (Nature’s First Law Organic Raw Powdered Cocoa)
1-2 tsp Organic Coconut Oil (Jungle Organic Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Cold Pressed)
Stevia powder or Agave Nectar – Use your preference of sweetener. Sweeten to your taste.
Mocha Option
Add ¼ cup Coffee (Fresh Brewed or Espresso)
or
2 tsp Powdered Instant Espresso (Medaglia D’Oro Instant Powdered Espresso)
or
2 tsp Mount Hagen Organic Cafe (decaf or reg)
Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the coconut oil melts. Blend with a wand style hand mixer (if available for more frothy results) or with a wire whisk. Pour into mugs. Enjoy!
Adjust ingredients to taste.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how handy your supplies are)
For more fun stuff, visit me at: http://drrebecca.wordpress.com/ or
http://www.o-c-e-a-n.com
And now I invite you to advance your success today by getting your Free Inner Secrets Intro CD when you visit innersecretsforyou.com. You’ll receive the tips you need to help you take the next step in facing any challenge to your success.
From Dr Rebecca Coleman – Health & Wealth Transformation Expert
Dr Rebecca Coleman
http://www.articlesbase.com/recipes-articles/ultimate-hot-cocoa-recipe-healthy-rich-and-creamy-warm-chocolate-delight-701532.html
Take a moment for you in this busy season. Treat yourself to my magic delight. It is perfect to warm you up from the winter cold. A great break from the hustle and bustle. Pause and relax into this chocolate heaven. This is the richest hot coca recipe I’ve ever tasted.
Plus, the secret ingredient boosts your metabolism. No one has to know its healthy.
The kids will love it too – enjoy this radiant recipe!
Ultimate Hot Cocoa Recipe: Healthy, Rich, and Creamy Warm Chocolate Delight
Makes 2 servings
2 cups Soy and/or Almond Milk. (I use Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla WestSoy Milk, or a combination of half of each)
1 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp Organic Cocoa (Nature’s First Law Organic Raw Powdered Cocoa)
1-2 tsp Organic Coconut Oil (Jungle Organic Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Cold Pressed)
Stevia powder or Agave Nectar – Use your preference of sweetener. Sweeten to your taste.
Mocha Option
Add ¼ cup Coffee (Fresh Brewed or Espresso)
or
2 tsp Powdered Instant Espresso (Medaglia D’Oro Instant Powdered Espresso)
or
2 tsp Mount Hagen Organic Cafe (decaf or reg)
Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the coconut oil melts. Blend with a wand style hand mixer (if available for more frothy results) or with a wire whisk. Pour into mugs. Enjoy!
Adjust ingredients to taste.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how handy your supplies are)
For more fun stuff, visit me at: http://drrebecca.wordpress.com/ or
http://www.o-c-e-a-n.com
And now I invite you to advance your success today by getting your Free Inner Secrets Intro CD when you visit innersecretsforyou.com. You’ll receive the tips you need to help you take the next step in facing any challenge to your success.
From Dr Rebecca Coleman – Health & Wealth Transformation Expert
Dr Rebecca Coleman
http://www.articlesbase.com/recipes-articles/ultimate-hot-cocoa-recipe-healthy-rich-and-creamy-warm-chocolate-delight-701532.html
Everyone (except Daddy) should drink decaf. Zeke’s coffee.
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So you’ve maybe heard that decaf coffee is better for you? Maybe you’ve heard that decaffeinating coffee uses harsh chemicals? So what’s the truth you say? I explain it quickly and simply to help you select the best decaf coffee. http://www.CoffeeNate.com
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Neil Oratz on guitar with Tom Fiacco on harmonica at BaklaJava Coffee House , Pawling NY…..looks like Neil been in the beans again….another spontaneous music explosion caught on tape by Paul Lee of 1/2fas2dios
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Chad Verbeck explains his reasoning about not drinking decaf coffee. @ Satarbucks in Manchester 10.15.09
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