Tips For Losing The Quarantine 15
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We don’t use liquids to fill us up. When we’re hungry, we don’t think, “I’ll have juice.” We drink to quench thirst or clear our palate between bites. That may be why we don’t think about all of the calories in drinks. Just because they don’t “fill us up,” doesn’t mean they don’t pack on the pounds. If you can’t spare extra calories, don’t waste them on drinks. Those never offer nutrients beyond a few minerals. “Avoid drinking your calories! You would be surprised at how many extra calories we put on by drinking everyday beverages such as juices, sodas, sports drinks, flavored teas/coffee, and alcohol,” Ivey says. “Instead, choose water and unsweetened teas as your drink of choice when dropping those extra pounds.”
