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Hydration Really Does Help

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Drink water, water, and more water to lose weight. I keep a bottled water on my nightstand to drink when I wake up. I also keep several bottles in the car to drink on the way to work, from work, etc. Before you know it, you've taken in at least 1 gallon.

- Submitted by KCHRISTOPHE 4/2/2011 in Weight Loss | 5 Comments

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CAR58OLE 4/4/2011 6:16:00 AM

Can you ever have too much water though??? I drink about a gallon a day - and it has NOT helped me to lose the weight I wanted to lose!

WHGRN60 4/2/2011 9:24:00 PM

I never go anywhere without my water bottle!

ABURTON1212 4/2/2011 8:03:00 PM

Don't you constantly got to the rest room? When I am working I can't do that. Please advise.

POPEYETHETURTLE 4/2/2011 7:43:00 PM

Staying hydrated also helps when you are afflicted with a kidney stone(s). The fluid helps your body actually flush the stone out of your body.

Trust me - I know!

VELEZEM 4/2/2011 6:23:00 PM

This is so true. I have water with me constantly and I am losing weight at a regular pace. I can't of course attribute all my weight loss to water, but it sure helps me to keep from nibbling those not so good for me snacks.

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It's Important to Stay Hydrated in the heat, especially for DIABETICS

Yes, water & other options like watermelon, salad greens, Ice Tea, bananas, avocado's, apples, all citrus fruits, cucumber's, cherries, all berries, bell peppers, brocolli,, squash, grapes and even tomatoes. Wear light weight clothing & stay out of the heat. Remember water (hydration) helps transport blood glucose,& it needs to get to your cells. A decrease in hydration can cause health problems.When blood sugar is high you will urinate more & worsen dehydration..DRINK LOTS OF WATER! PLEASE

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