the weight loss papers

One of the biggest things that has made a difference for me is ensuring that I drink enough water every day. Although the amount one should drink per day is disputed by doctors and other health experts, I’ve found that drinking at least four or five 32 oz water bottles full is about right for me. Personally I think it varies from person to person and what might be right for one, may not be right for someone else. So, experiment and see how you feel.

When I first started drinking that much daily, I went to the bathroom an awful lot! And this continued for a few days until my body got used to it. I also noticed that drinking bottled water did NOT help. I always went to the bathroom a million times a day no matter what. I eventually found out the bottled water isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

It wasn’t until we put a filter on our water line at home that I actually started feeling refreshed and hydrated and going to the bathroom less. I also noticed that my puffy ankles and stuff finally went away. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t retain water because you have TOO much, you retain it because you don’t have enough. And your body is trying to hang on to what it has.

This is the same thing with fat, actually - it’s the reason “starvation” mode diets don’t work. Your body hangs on to the fat because it thinks it’s’ not getting enough. The key is to eat regularly like I noted in some of posts previously - that’s why I started eating 5 small meals every day instead of the “normal” 3 that the FDA harps on.

Tomorrow I have a couple of recipes to share, one of which is my 10-grain bread recipe. I use a bread machine so if you don’t have one, you might have to adjust a few things but you’ll be glad you did because the 10 grain bread is delicious!

Bye for now,
Annie