67/365 Water: Think Thirst First

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Often when we think we are hungry, we are actually thirsty. Next time you're hungry, think about the last time that you drank something. This is a way of keeping you well hydrated and keeping you from eating when you don't need to.

 Our family didn't have water or beverages at the table before or during dinner. This was to make sure that we got enough to eat. I think it was also to prevent us from claiming hunger before bed after we've brushed our teeth and were in bed. Now that we're older, the mentality has changed a little. My sister Kathleen does this thing called, The Milk Test. If she's finished eating and is deciding whether she's still hungry or not, she stands up and gets a glass of milk. If after she finishes it and is still hungry, she will eat. This is also a way of prolonging your mealtime, allowing your stomach and brain to communicate and tell you that you are satisfied

Listening to your body is very important for living a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, your thirst drive can only do so much to tell you, "Hey! Water me please!" So, think of your thirst first to rehydrate yourself and prevent yourself from eating when you don't really need to.

In health,

Lauren