Start every meal with 2 cups of water. That's a total of 6 cups of water for that day. You'll only need 2 more cups after that to get your 8 cups of water for that day.
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This also helps you feel full faster so it helps you control your eating as well.
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I'll try this out! Drinking enough water is always a challenge for me.
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