How to turn ‘8 – a – day’ into Second Nature on Herbalife ShapeWorks

Nowadays, everyone knows about the numerous health benefit of water, as well as roughly how much we should be drinking on a daily basis. Two litres, or eight large glasses, is what experts recommend.

But for many of you, especially if you are used to drinking a lot of tea, coffee or fizzy drinks, this can seem like a daunting amount to drink, so use the plan below to help you achieve '8- a – day' while on Herbalife ShapeWorks!

Breakfast - put a zing in your step

Even dedicated caffeine addicts should try drinking a glass of hot water with a slice of lemon first thing in the morning - there is no healthier or more refreshing way to kick-start your system, making you alert and ready for the day ahead. If you find that you simply can not miss out on your morning caffeine shot, try one of Herbalife's Instant Herbal Beverages as an excellent way to cut down on your caffeine intake. Instant Herbal Beverages are invigorating blends of five botanicals in which the main ingredient, Green Tea, is rich in antioxidant nutrients. Because the beverages contain two thirds less caffeine than normal tea or coffee they are kinder to your body, and they come in four delicious flavors - original, lemon, raspberry and peach.

Mid-morning - are you really hungry?

Do you get mid-morning food cravings even if you have had a good breakfast? People often confuse feelings of mild thirst with those of hunger, so take the time to have some cool water. If you do need some food to maintain your energy levels, snack on some water-rich fruit such as grapes, kiwi, melon or strawberries.

Lunch, and just before

About an hour before you eat, drink a glass of water or herbal tea. Lemon and ginger tea is especially helpful to 'warm up' the digestive system prior to eating. Food-wise, dishes which include water are good, like soups and stews, as well as water-rich fruit and vegetables. If you do not like the taste of water, add a twist of lime or a dash of fruit juice. For some, cold water also tastes better!

Herbalife's Instant Herbal Beverages are an excellent way to cut down on your caffeine intake. Original Flavor, Lemon, Raspberry, Peach

Mid-afternoon -
Don not reach for the caffeine!

More than the recommended two caffeinated drinks a day can have an extremely dehydrating effect. When you experience a mid-afternoon energy slump, instead of tea or coffee, try Herbal Aloe Concentrate, a delicious and refreshing way to increase your fluid intake while soothing and cleansing your digestive system with aloe Vera and chamomile.

Supper and bedtime

Again, drink a glass of water before and with your supper. Not feeling thirsty is no excuse not to drink! Also, if you know you willl be drinking alcohol in the evening, you willl need to combat its' dehydrating effect by drinking more water during the day. Have a final glass of water before bed; and if you sometimes have trouble dropping off, make it a chamomile tea or warm milky drink.

ShapeWorks Corner

Not feeling thirsty is no excuse not to drink!

For more information on healthy living, contact your ShapeWorks coach or Herbalife distributor by clicking on the following email address info@shapelife.co.za