As I journey to better health (and I do mean journey, complete with ups and downs!), I am continually analyzing my behaviors and emotions towards food so that I will know how to beat them! I want to be the best me possible and learning to eat clean has brought many challenges. One of the biggest challenges for me is preparation.
Preparation requires lots of planning followed by lots of action to bring the plan together. I constantly have to stay one step ahead of myself so that I wont get caught red handed (remember that earlier post?). With preparation, many convenience foods have been removed from our grocery list, so I am always on the look out for something clean and EASY! Can I get an amen?! This ph balanced diet is hard work, but so worth it!
I must admit I have discovered something that is easy, natural (like really from nature!), and almost free! I know you must be wondering what this big secret is. Seriously, if I have discovered something so great, then why isn't it flooding our Facebook newsfeed like all the other weight loss products? Good question! Well, for starters, I think that God-made products often get overlooked and the Dr. Oz's of the world have become the experts on what is healthy for our bodies. Another reason that this great suppressant gets overlooked is because it is old school. In this American day and age, we are fad chasers! We want the quick and dirty (meaning totally toxic) version and we are interested in looks being the end result. The last reason that I think this substance gets overlooked is because it requires some consistency throughout the day. It is so much easier for us to pop a "magic weight loss pill" and go on with our day. So, what is this grand suppressant that I have discovered?? It's...water! Yep, good ole H2O!
I know you must have two thoughts. First, "Seriously, water? I read three paragraphs for water?" Yes, yes you did. And the second thought is probably, "You have just now discovered water, lady? It has been around since the beginning of time!" Well, I have actually not "just" discovered water, but I have become more attuned to the appetite suppressing quality of this amazing substance. So, before you stiff arm me, hear me out.
Water being used as an appetite suppressant has three great benefits. First, if I consume a glass or two of water with my meal (or even before it), I eat less. Thus this is the appetite suppressing quality of this wonderful liquid. Another way that I have used water to suppress my appetite is by drinking it throughout the day. When I think that I might be hungry between meals, I drink a glass of water (often with a pomegranate fizzie) to make sure that I am not thirsty. It turns out most of the time that I actually am just thirsty and the water fills my stomach, reminding me that I am not really hungry. I have had to learn to recognize the difference between being hungry and thirsty. For so long, I considered every feeling as hunger so I turned off my tuner and drowned myself in food. I am now rebelling against that former behavior and listening to my body communicate its needs. The final benefit of using water as an appetite suppressant is that it is an alkaline substance. According to the ph chart created by Air, Water, Life, tap water sits right at a ph of 7 which is neutral. You can add some fresh lemon slices or a drop of lemon essential oil to move it to the alkaline category. Since the goal of this diet is to create a more alkaline environment internally, water proves to be a great substance to use as an appetite suppressant.
I will say, that even with all the benefits of using water for suppressing appetites, you will have to train yourself to use it. I have always been a water drinker, so that was one habit that I did not have to add. However, I have not always consumed as much water during the day as I currently do. Right now, my goal is to consume 64 ounces of water daily. I plan to slowly work my body up to drinking a gallon of water a day. So, I encourage you to try out water as an appetite suppressant. You might find that you totally love it!
Giving it my all,
Jess
This treasure right here is my favorite water cup! I snagged it at our zoo and I use it all the time to indulge in water with fresh lemon slices and a pomegranate fizzie. This favorite cup of mine is 32 ounces, so I can finish half of my water with just one fill. I encourage you to find a favorite cup! It makes water drinking that much more exciting!
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