Progress and LOTS of H2O

JJ and I went and weighed in yesterday after doing a 2 day "Take Off", which is the LA Weightloss version of a "cleansing". JJ was using it as a jump start to get back on plan and I did it with him. He lost 3 pounds and I lost 1. I am now only 14 pounds away from my goal! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!

I gained 1/2 pound over the holidays, I think mostly due to not drinking enough water. Before I started LA Weightloss, I did not realize what a big effect a lack of water and too much sodium has on water retention. I always notice on the scales when I don't get my 8 glasses of water a day, especially if I don't get enough for several days in a row. So getting that water in might be a great New Year's resolution for those of you who are not in the habit.

Fitting in 8 glasses of water is easier than you might think! Buy yourself a good 32 ounce water bottle. JJ likes the ones that have a hook attached so he can hook it on to his book bag. If you keep that water bottle with you all day, you only have to fill it up once in order to get your 8 glasses in! My main problem is when I forget to refill or leave my bottle somewhere so I'm going to try keeping one at work and one at home. Besides, JJ got a cool new bottle the other day and I need an excuse to buy one too! =0)

If you just sip a little all day, you'll be surprised at how easy it is.