The Heartland Spa & Fitness Resort (Illinois)

Although most of us take it for granted, water may be the only true "magic potion" for permanent weight loss!

Did you know that water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat? Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. So, be sure to keep plenty of water on hand and do your best to drink at least 8 cups each and every day!

For those of you who think that drinking 8 glasses of water a day will be a challenge, here are some tips that should help:
. Make a bet with a co-worker to see who can drink more water in the course of a day
. Have a big glass of water at every transitional point of the day: when you first get up, just before leaving the house, when you sit down to work, etc
. Make it convenient - keep a big, plastic, insulated water bottle full on your desk and reach for it all day
. When you have juice (apple, grape, or orange) fill half the glass with water
. Drink a cup of hot water with a drop of honey, instead of tea or coffee
. After each trip to the restroom, guzzle an eight-ounce glass to replenish your system
. Drink two full glasses at each meal, one before and one after. Also, drink one glass before each snack so you don't overeat
. Carry a small refillable water bottle at all times and drink during downtime; while waiting in a bank line, sitting on the train, stuck in traffic, etc.
. Drink your water out of a big Pyrex measuring cup - it's a good way to keep track of how much water you are drinking

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