Water

• Zero calories
• Good for your skin
• Flushes toxins
• Cleanses organs & systems
• Cold water boosts metabolism
• Decreases water retention
• Minimizes cravings
• Decreases appetite

So why are you wasting calories on crap?
Or if you’re drinking something calorie free that isn’t water you do realize diet cola is still in the fats/oils part of the food pyramid, right?
Nothing beats water.  I drink at least 8 oz before each meal to help decrease my appetite.
Sometimes I get tired of the lack of flavor to water so I have about 4 different flavors of liquid drink enhancer in my purse. 
                      
I usually get the store brands, both our local WalMart & Kroger have a good selection of flavors for about $1-1.50 cheaper than Mio.  I like the Black Cherry from Walmart with the extra energy and the Strawberry Watermelon from Kroger for a summery taste.
This also helps entice the kiddos to drink more water because they get to pick their flavor (NOT the energy one!). 
Make it your goal this holiday weekend to drink more water to help your brain, skin and thighs because honestly, that mayonnaise based salad isn’t so good in 100* temperatures and goodness knows what exactly is in those hot dogs.