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8 Reasons to Drink More Water!

I personally love drinking water especially while being pregnant. I remember at my 8 week O.B appointment the nurse was asking me if I drink water. When I told her yes, that is always my drink of choice she seemed kind of surprised. She said that most women don’t like to drink water and they force themselves to drink it while pregnant. I am thankful that my mom had us drink water even since we were little because there are so many amazing health benefits!

So I am going to start by saying, drink water! I know this might sound dumb to some of you but it is so important for our bodies!

But you need to ask yourself:

“How much water did I drink so far today?”
“Do I measure how much I drink daily?”

What did you answer?  Was it good or bad?

Go grab a glass of water and come back to finish reading this!

 

Ok, now ask yourself this:

“Do I feel hungry?”
“Do I have lots of energy?”

“Am I  fatigued?”
“Do I have a headache?”
“Do I have a dry mouth?”
“How many times do I go to the bathroom each day?”
“Do I have dry skin?”
“Do I get dizzy?”

If you answered YES to some of those questions, you may be dehydrated!

Did you know that if you are thirsty today, it is because you didn’t drink enough water yesterday?  Are you drinking your water yet, lol?

Here are 8 important things water can do to help your body:

1. Naturally prevents headaches!
Going without water for too long causes headaches for most people and can also be a migraine trigger. A great way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. And if you’ve already been hit with a dehydration-triggered headache, you’ll need significantly more water to help it go away.

2. Keep things flowing and detoxifies!
Nobody wants to deal with digestion issues. Fortunately, drinking enough water adds fluids to the colon which helps make things move smoothly. I think this is huge plus, I love to detox! If you are looking for a little bit more movement, try Herblax! It is amazing!

3. Fatigue fighter! 
Next time you’re feeling zonked, try drinking a couple glasses of water. About 60 percent of the human body is made of water, and keeping our fluids balanced. That means that all that water is doing its job: transporting nutrients, aiding digestion, regulating temperature and helping keep you energized. Move over coffee, water can help fight those tired eyes too. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is tiredness. As far as energy, try drinking an Energizing Tea instead of coffee!

4. Helps keep your skin clear.
Certain toxins in the body can cause the skin to inflame, which results in clogged pores and acne. Water will help flush out these toxins and can reduce the risk of pimples. But always make sure that you are using a Skin Care Line that gives you all the nutrients that your skin needs! 

5. Water can help with Weight loss.
Anyone looking to lose weight can benefit by upping their water intake. Extra water helps us eat less by making us feel full, and it may also boost metabolism. (6-8 glasses a day is recommend but a rough rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 ounce of water for every pound per day.) Most people mistake thirst for hunger. Try this, next time you feel fatigued or sluggish, drink water, it may be just what you need to perk up and fill your tummy! You can read my whole weight loss story here!

6. Improves mood.
Drinking water makes us feel so refreshed that it actually can improve our state of mind. You don’t even have to be severely in need of improvement to benefit: Even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively impact moods. But if you really need an extra pick me up, Mood Lift is a great additive to keep you smiling all day long!

7. Bubbly water makes cocktails healthier.
Fizzy water is a staple for healthier versions of favorite boozy beverages. Using seltzer water and fresh fruit instead of sugary mixers makes for a delicious and better-for-you drink (that can also help prevent dehydration so less chance of a hangover!)

8. Hangover helper.
If booze has got the best of you, help a hangover with a glass of water to hydrate the body and stop that pounding headache. (For extra hydration add Performance with live electrolytes)

So, How much water should you drink each day?

6-8 glasses a day is recommend but a rough rule of thumb is to drink 1/2 ounce of water for every pound per day. You will need a little extra if you workout, if you are pregnant or a child.

Tip:

If you are trying to lose weight, drink a glass of water immediately right when you wake up. (I keep one on my nightstand.) This will help flush toxins and jump start your metabolism each morning!

What kind of water should you be drinking?

Well, we love our Water Filter because it will remove the bad stuff including lead (the only one on the market) and it will save a lot of plastic bottles by not buying the individual water bottles.

So, what do you think?  Can we all make sure that we drink enough water today?

If you really can’t handle drinking water by itself, you can always infuse your water with fresh fruits and veggies to change the taste!

I personally like Cucumber Melon and Lemon Mint infused water!

Now, go drink your water to better health today!!

Cheers,
Elisabeth Johnson

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5-Day Natural Detox {Featuring Shaklee 180}

The Shaklee 180 Kick Start is a 5 day detox designed to reboot your body. 

It rejuvenates, energizes and removes the toxic junk from your body. It gives you a kick start to clean eating and/or losing fat. 

Reset your cravings, feel energized and maybe even lose a few pounds without going hungry, workouts or cooking.

It is natural, safe and it works.

I  am personally a big fan of cleaning out once in a while.  No one is perfect so this is a great time to start fresh!

The Shaklee 180 Kick Start Detox helps my body let go of the junk it wants to hold on to.

It is super easy to follow!

 

If this sounds great to you so far, watch my friend, Claire’s free webinar to learn the details and products used.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFqnoiJFR5A

This is what your day on the detox will look like.

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To join us, you will need the following products:

alfalfa*

liver dtx*

Tea*

180 smoothee*

180 snack bar*

herb lax*

raw veggies

organic lemons for your water

* Indicates a Shaklee product.  This detox is specific for Shaklee products.

Once you order all your products, please email me at Bonnie.J.Donahue (subject line DETOX) and I will add you to our private online forum and give you all the details you will need to support you on your 5 day detox!

Shop here now!

After you join, you will get access to our online group, a free printable, daily emails, recipes, daily motivation & encourage, a healthy community, and a healthier body!

Did you miss out?  Get on my list and I’ll met you know when the next one starts.  (We do them monthly!)

Get on the list here.

What others are saying:

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Get to know a little bit more about the products in the detox:

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I can’t tell you how much I love this detox! It has helped me and so many others!

Happy detoxing,

 

Elisabeth

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33 Date night ideas at home {That are cheap and fun}

When it comes to Valentine’s day, Brandon and I would much rather stay home than go out. Don’t get me wrong, we love going out on dates, just not on Valentine’s Day. The restaurants are always packed, usually extremely loud and you have to call ahead, way in advance, to book reservations.

It is so much more relaxing and fun to come up with something to do at home! That way we can go out another time where it will be a lot less busy.

So this year I wanted to come up with fun ideas that Brandon and I will be able to do at home after Baby Johnson arrives!  So here they are, 33 date night ideas at home that are cheap and fun!
33 Date night ideas at home that are cheap and fun The first thing that you will need to do is pick out the paper patterns that you want to print your date night ideas on. Get your Free Printable for your Date Night Ideas here!

  1. Play a Board Game
  2. Together, Video Record the Story of How You     Met & Fell in Love
  3. Cook a Late Night Dinner Together
  4. Rent a Red Box Movie
  5. Write a Prayer List & Pray Together
  6. Make Smoothies or Milkshakes
  7. Share 5 Goals Over a Late Night Snack
  8. Do a Puzzle Together
  9. Play a Card Game
  10. Have a Chip & Dip Night Add Conversation
  11. Give Each Other a Foot Rub
  12. Watch a Home Video Together
  13. Write a Story Together – Mad Libs Style
  14. Make a Dessert Together
  15. Read Something Together
  16. Write Your Bucket List and Share
  17. Make Desert and Watch His Favorite Movie
  18. Make Popcorn and Watch Her Favorite Movie
  19. Watch Your Wedding Video Together
  20. Try a New Martini Recipe
  21. Invite Another Couple Over For a Double Date
  22. Play a Game with High Stakes – Make a Bet!
  23. Record Each Other Sharing a Recent Memory
  24. Tackle a FUN Project
  25. Write a Gratitude List Together
  26. Have an Ice Cream Sundae Night
  27. Play a Video Game Together
  28. Search for Funny YouTube Videos
  29. Grab Take Out & Eat By Candlelight
  30. Give Each Other a Back Rub
  31. Share Where You Want to be in 5 or 10 Years.
  32. Play a Prank on Someone
  33. Create Your Own Date

33 Date Night ideas FREE PRINTABLE Once you have printed out your ideas, you will need to cut them on the black lines.  Trim the paper on the lines Next you will need to put the glue on the wide wooden sticks, rub the glue all around and place it on the back of the paper strips.
Glue all of the wide popcial sticks to the strips of paper Once the glue has dried, trim off any excess paper and smooth the edges down with a sanding block.
Trim the extra paper and sand down the edges Continue to do the same for the rest of the wooden sticks.  33 Fun and Cheap Date Night Ideas at Home! Place them in a jar and give it to the one you love!  Place the sticks in a cute jar and you are set to go! Then, when you can’t think of anything to do. You can always go your date night jar and get inspired with a fun date night in.
This is a great Idea for a date night Personally I feel like this is the gift that keeps on giving! It is It gives Brandon and I the opportunity to have a date night in almost every week of the year! I love my husband so much that I never want to stop dating him. Even if it is a date night in while Baby Johnson is sound asleep.

I am sure there are many more date night in ideas that I have missed. So if you know of any just other great ideas, just let me know in the comments below and I would love to add them to my jar.

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Baby Johnson is on the way! Due April of 2015

As most of you probably know by now, especially if you follow me on any other social media site… I am so excited and happy to announce that Baby Johnson is not only on its way to meet everyone but is growing fast. I can’t believe that come April 2015 I will be able to meet my little one face to face!  Brandon and I couldn’t be happier about bringing a little one into this world and can’t wait to find out if we are having a boy or a girl!  Baby Announcement picture coming April 2015

I can’t tell you what was going through my head the moment I saw a positive sign on my pregnancy test! (Or should I say 4 tests, we just wanted to make sure that it was for real with no funny business) There is something so amazing about being responsible for another human life. The thought of knowing that someone that tiny depends on me, it is mind boggling! It truly is a miracle and I am excited to share my experience with all of you!

Baby Announcement picture Baby Announcement picture Baby Bed Baby Announcement picture shoes Baby Announcement picture toys I know I am posting this a little late (lol late being an understatement seeing as I am already 30 weeks along) but I have been busy these last few months! 😉 Don’t worry, I documented almost everything so I will make sure I get you up to date on everything!

I hope that this post finds you well and I am looking forward to blogging once again!

Until next time,

Elisabeth Johnson

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