Chug-a-lug

This is the third in our series of “un-diet” tips to keep away the dreaded holiday season 12 lbs.  Today’s tip is called:

Water on the 3’s

Water is a key source for health management and weight loss, but for some people, it is daunting to drink 64 ounces of water every day.   Although I’m not originally from the South, I’m living in the heart of it and love the colloquialisms and apply them often.  One of my favorites is “Anyone can eat an elephant one bite at a time”.   Small bites, at small intervals.  So here’s a way we can apply that to a no-diet health transformation.  No rocket science involved – just simple household tools.

Tools required:

• Alarm device – calendar reminder, watch, etc.
• 2 small cups that you like and can chug* from – 6-8 ounces.  Think team mascot, something pretty, environmentally friendly whatever you like
• And a straw (optional) if you don’t want to chug

Keep one cup at home and one with you at work/school, etc.  This is a really small cup (think the size of a disposable coffee cup). Chug a glass of water right when you wake up and right before you go to bed (could be part of your Angel plan - See October 31, 2011 and your First Bite plan – See November 1, 2011) and then set your alarm to go off on the 3’s (9:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00) to chug a glass and  have at least one glass at every meal if it isn’t on a 3.

If you get up before 9 a.m. and go to bed after 9:00 p.m.  you will have at least 64 oz. and will probably have more (don’t forget, you can drink more than one glass at any time).   If you miss one of the 3 hour intervals, then drink a glass and a half or double up until you catch up.  Don’t forget to plan for those times you are on the road!  Bring water and a cup with you.  Note, until your body adjusts to being more hydrated, you’ll probably need to plan for more pit stops too.

Cheers!

*Chugging is really optional – but it does make it fun and fast.  Room temperature water is highly recommended but however you like it best is fine.

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