I was talking to a client recently. She’s a smart cookie and very dedicated to growing her career. Seriously she’s a hard worker and knows her stuff in the workplace. Only problem is she’s making one major mistake in her lifestyle that’s costing her. Sugar sweetened beverages can contribute to weight gain, provide little to no nutritional value, and are not filling.
She drinks sweetened ice teas like a fish. Here’s the thing, staying hydrated is very important, but she couldn’t understand why the scale kept creeping up and she felt exhausted during the afternoon.
Let’s face it. Water can get boring! She was just so sick of plain water. Can you relate?
Once we started working together, we switched her beverages up a bit without having too much sugar. More energized? You better believe it!
Remember. Healthy eating and living don’t need to be complicated.
Here’s an example of what she swapped out for her multiple sweetened iced teas:
-Seltzer
-Seltzer upgraded - add mint, lemon, cucumber, or lime for flavor
-Unsweetened hot tea or iced tea
-Added natural flavor to your water using a water bottle infuser and add fruit and spices
So tell me, do you have a strategy when it comes to staying hydrated?
