I am assured by those who drink their 64 ounces of water on a daily basis that eventually said water will stop going directly from the throat into the bladder and will proceed normally through the alimentary canal. In the meantime, I suppose it provides me with regular exercise as I trot to and from the Ladies.
Water is a fine thing for the dieter. Its supposed ability to suppress hunger pangs is purest horse hockey, but water is needed for the biochemical process that breaks down fat cells in the body. I would be mightily annoyed at myself if I failed to lose weight due to dehydration, so here I am, gamely chugging down more fluid.
But ye goats, eight 8-ounce glasses? I looked at my measuring cup today, and yes, 8 ounces is one cup. It didn't look that bad, actually. But after struggling to keep downing water all day, I have only just now finished my 64. I have no doubt that it is good for me, especially since we are in the middle of a heat wave, but isn't there some way to flavour the stuff?! Forget Crystal Lite; I want something with zero calories that makes my water taste like an icy cold beer.
Well, that and a winning lottery ticket, and as soon as I get that I will hire a cook and a personal trainer. Self-discipline? Yes, that's that trait you pay other people to have on your behalf.
I must admit it hasn't been too bad so far today, though I am presently very hungry, most likely due to the fact that I completely forgot to eat the avocado half that was supposed to keep me from reaching this state. You know, the one where you will eat anything at hand as long as it doesn't require prep time. I'm not ashamed to confess that I have had popcorn for dinner before, and I'd be having it again tonight except I don't want to blow my diet out of the water on the first day.
Cheddar and olives also make a very tasty "feed me NOW" dinner-snack-thing. Or most of a tub of roasted garlic hummus with rice crackers. According to the Canada Food Guide, hummus counts as a protein. Who knew? I thought at least I was eating my vegetables. Sigh.
I suppose I should get my brown rice cooking since it takes 45 minutes. Maybe I'll eat less of that and have some bread in the meantime. With...a serving of vegetables to replace my avocado, since my remaining protein and fat servings are being saved for dinner. Whee. Why did I plan a stir-fry for dinner when my apartment is over 90 F? Why, why, why? Obviously a decision I made when I was both cool and well-fed.
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I make "iced tea" using Tazo Passion tea, available at Starbucks. It has a nice tart yet hint of sweetness flavour that's really nice and doesn't have the tannin of regular tea.
I just make hot tea and when it's steeped enough, pour it into the carafe in the fridge.
Also note that the "8 glasses of water a day" includes your daily coffee, or anything else you drink or eat for that matter.
I think Tazo Passion tea is one of the teas with a mystery ingredient that I react to, sadly - I love the idea, though. Maybe I can implement it with my peppermint tea! Oo, now there's a cooling summer drink.
I thought coffee was not counted as water intake because it's a diuretic, though after my years of practice in drinking the stuff I suppose it doesn't have the same effect any more. Hmm.
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