July Challenge - Love the Skin You're In

This challenge is about being comfortable in your skin.  It’s summer, and it’s likely that you’re showing off more of your skin than usual right now.  This challenge is not about turning you into a Hollywood Starlet (although if you already are on – GO YOU); this is about making you your healthiest happiest you. 

The leaders of this challenge are three professionals from It Works Global, and we’ll share tips and strategies along the way.  We have created a Feacebook event for this challenge, and we recommend that you join it.  You can join by clicking here.  Your feedback is important, as we will integrate your suggestions and comments into the workouts along the way.  Also – we have prizes for participation in the group. 

The daily workouts will come in different formats, but will often be videos, so keep that in mind as you plan when to do your challenge workout each day. 

Remember to participate in the Facebook event for credit towards the free gifts. 

*No information on this blog should be considered medical advice. You should always consider consulting a medical professional before making drastic diet or lifestyle changes. I am not a medical professional.

Why You Should Consider Increased Water as Part of Your Weight Loss Plan

by Thea Mangels
There have been resent studies which show that increased water as part of a dieting plan can increase weight loss, and increase the longevity of the loss. One trick most people will tell you, which is excellent for dieting is to drink at least one full glass of water before each meal. This will help you to feel more full before you begin eating, and allow you to consume fewer calories.

Many people are a little or a lot dehydrated, which slows our metabolism, and decreases the productivity of our digestive systems (making it much harder to lose weight). “’In my experience, most people are not aware of how much they’re drinking and are not drinking enough -- many, as little as half of what they need,’ says Amanda Carlson, RD, director of performance nutrition at Athletes’ Performance, which trains many world-class athletes” (“Water and Your Diet: Staying Slim and Regular With H2O”). You can improve your water consumption (and your awareness of your water consumption) with a tracker. Here are several for Apple and Android devices:
     · Apple:
          o https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waterlogged-drink-more-water/id352199775?mt=8
          o https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daily-water-free-water-reminder/id466387763?mt=8
     · Android:
          o https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chickpin.water
          o https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northpark.drinkwater
Water is not just good for weight loss – it also improves cellular health, and your complexion. It’s a good idea to ensure that you are consuming at least 8 glasses a day (which is the minimum recommendation).
Sources: WebMD: Weight Loss and Diet Plans, WebMD: Water and Your Diet: Staying Slim and Regular With H2O, and Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?


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*No information on this blog should be considered medical advice. You should always consider consulting a medical professional before making drastic diet or lifestyle changes. I am not a medical professional.