Did you drink an 8 ounce glass of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner?

You can lose weight by drinking an 8 ounce glass of water before each meal.

Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, adults ate an average of 75 fewer calories when they drank a large glass of water before meals.

We know what you are thinking...75 calories, big deal! Think of it this way- 75 calories x three meals per day x 365 days = losing over 20 pounds in a year!

Also, if you tend to be ravenous at meals, a glass of water will help fill your stomach, ease your appetite and promote satiety. Maintaining your hydration level  means that you won’t mix up your body’s signal for thirst with its signal for hunger.

Water is the most important liquid in your diet.

It is involved in every type of cellular process in your body, and it is one of your body’s most essential nutrients. When you are running on empty, all of your body’s systems run less efficiently, including your metabolism.

The safest way to ensure you're getting enough water, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is to drink at least eight 8 ounce glasses (or 64 fluid ounces) of water per day.

This simple daily routine of drinking 8 ounces of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner will bring you nearly halfway to your fluid goal. 

So drink to your health. It won’t cost you a thing!

Did you drink 8 ounces of water within one hour of waking and three hours of going to bed?

Water is the most important liquid in any diet. It is one of your body’s most essential nutrients. 

On average, your body contains about 10-12 gallons of water, and it's essential for your cells to keep functioning.

The safest way to ensure you're getting enough water, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is to drink at least eight 8 ounce glasses (or 64 fluid ounces) of water per day. 

Wondering if you are drinking enough fluid? Besides feeling thirsty you can also check your urine. If your urine is pale or almost colorless, you are drinking enough. 

Often, thirst is mistaken for hunger, so you can avoid overeating, by simply staying hydrated.

Try drinking mostly water and fluids with no or few calories. Keep bottled water in your car and a large pitcher in your refrigerator. Carry a water bottle with you at all times or leave a cup on your desk as a visual reminder. 

A great way to begin your journey to eight glasses a day is to drink one glass in the morning when you get up, and another after dinner, before bed. 

This method will not only increase your consumption of water, it will remind you to end eating for the night before you settle in for much needed rest. 

So, drink to your health!

How many consecutive hours did you sleep last night?

Want to get more done in your day? Make time to sleep. Studies show that consistently depriving your body of sleep will result in a dramatic decrease in the quality of your work and negatively affect your daily outlook. By getting at least 7 hours of sleep per night, you will be allowing your body time to fully recharge and rebuild.

Sleep deprivation is also associated with increased rates of anxiety, depression and risk of  heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and stroke. In fact recent studies demonstrated how prolonged sleep deprivation negatively affects inflammatory and cholesterol pathways.