If you are serious about your health, about loving your body, about your body is your temple and this is where your soul resides… then honor it and take care of it, start with the liquids you consume.

 Soda vs. Water

Sodas have a lot of sugar (real or artificial), along with artificial colors and carbonation; three things that are NOT on the list to consume everyday. 

SUGAR (real or artificial) causes glycemic index fluctuations that are related to weight gain, ...

GET STARTED LOSING WEIGHT:

Losing weight doesn't have to be hard if you just apply a few healthy habits...

• Drink half your body weight in ounces water; add more if you participate in sports, take medicines and/or sit in sauna's.  The minimum you should be consuming is half your body weight, i.e. 200 lbs = 100 ounces of water, not coffee, soda, juices or tea.

• It is important to eat on a regular schedule to keep your metabolism moving rapidly.  The average person is awake 16 - 18 ...