Increase your water intake

Drinking water is one of the most important aspects to losing weight. Our bodies are over 70% water and it needs a large amount of this liquid to maintain its daily functions. Water helps to flush our systems and remove harmful toxins. When you don't drink enough water, your body actually holds onto the water it has which in turn, leaves you bloated. In order to release the water, you need to consume enough of it throughout the day. Water is also a great no-calorie source to fill up your stomach which helps keep you feeling fuller. Try drinking ice cold water to actually burn more calories. Your body needs to heat up the ice cold water and it uses energy (calories) to do so. This is what's called the "thermogenic effect." You can burn an additional 100 calories a day by drinking one gallon of ice cold water. Over the course of month, this equates to almost 1 pound of weight and 12 pounds of weight loss per year!