Weigh-in Week of March 3

[Wahine]

I never drink enough either. I find making tea helpful and always carrying my fancy dancy camelback H2O bottle with me. I tend to sip if I have it. I just have to remember to bring it along.

[kelownagirl]

Actually, I need to qualify that. I'm good at drinking, just not water. Gimme a margarita or a glass of red wine (better yet a bottle) or a white russian, or a shmirnoff ice or a ...

[LBTC]

hahahaha

Good one, KG

Tonight, I broke down. Gave in. Gave up. The Naturopathic diet has not made any improvements for me. I decided I would give on one forbidden item. It has taken me 2 1/2 hours to drink half a glass of white wine. I think I'll let DH finish it. I feel sleepy, but I sure don't feel any worse!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[GLC1968]

When I fall off the water-drinking wagon, I start making sure that I finish an entire glass of water (about 12 oz) before each meal/feeding. Once I've done that for a few days, I start just naturally drinking more. I also keep a big mug of cool water at my desk all day.

I also 100% agree with logging honestly! It's amazing how many extra calories a taste of this or a piece of that adds up to. When weight loss slows, I also start measuring...particularly condiments which can add up quickly.

[Bikingmomof3]

I drink copious amounts of water, about 192oz a day or more. That does not include my morning coffee and evening tea.

I too write down everything I eat. Journaling has helped me make adjustments as needed and keeps me motivated.

[jusdooit]

Congrats to all for your efforts!!!! Just want to add that drinking enough is very important. But not just water, drinking milk can aid in weight loss. No one knows why, but it does. Also I have found that we underestimate our caloric intake. I know it's a pain, but actually measuring your food may help. In our supersize society when have a skewed idea of how much food it takes for a 1/2 cup serving. Remember a serving of meat is the size of a deck of cards (or the size of your palm). We all eat too much meat, and that equals weight. I limit myself to no more than one meat a day, but often go for days without meat. I lost 7 pounds last summer by riding and watching both what and how much I ate.

Good luck to all..............and be patient.