WELLNESS TIP for May
Most people today either want to loose weight or maintain the weight they have worked so hard to loose. Every weight loss program suggests “DRINK WATER”. Water will help in loosing weight and keeping it off.
WHY WATER?
- Water suppresses the appetite.
- Water reduces fat deposits.
- Water alleviates fluid retention.
- Water maintains good muscle tone.
- Water improves endocrine-gland function.
- Water relieves constipation.
- Water rids the body of waste.
WHAT WATER TEMPERATURE?
- Cold water is more quickly absorbed in to the system than warm water.
- Cold water even helps burn calories.
HOW MUCH WATER?
- Drink half your weight in ounces.
- Weigh 200 pounds---
- Drink 100 ounces of water per day.
MORE REASONS TO DRINK WATER
- Water will help every body function work better.
- Water is inexpensive.
- Water takes away excess sodium.
‘Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.’ Matthew 11:42
Used by permission from “Wellness Tip of The Week”© 2004 by St. Malachy Church written by JoAnn C. Kauss, RN, MSN.
