Getting ready for 2014

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday and the end of 2013, where are you focusing your thoughts and efforts? Are you focused on your lack of finances to cover your holiday expenses? Are you focused on the holiday weight gain that is sure to come between now and December 31st? 

Or are you focused on wellness and financial freedom? Are you focused on abundance, joy and happiness? 

I asked myself that question this morning and over the past few days, I realized I had been focused on lack and weight gain. Why? I didn't do a great job saving for this holiday as I had in the past and I'm still carrying around the extra pounds I had when I started 2013. Boo hoo. Whoa is me. 

Pity party time, right? 

Absolutely NOT! 

I decided this morning, to change my mindset. 

I'm a Fiji Fanatic!

I recently posted about the benefits of drinking more water. A few days later, one of my favorite bloggers, Nadege, wrote a post about what happened when a woman began drinking 3 liters of water a day. 

Drinking three litres of water a day took TEN YEARS off my face

A picture is worth 1,000 words! After reading about and seeing her results in just four weeks, I immediately went out and purchased liter bottles of water. However, I didn't just purchase any water; I stocked up on bottles of Fiji water. Lucky for me, they were on sale at Target. I bought every bottle on the shelf. 

Why Fiji water? What's so special about it? Glad you asked!

Natural Artesian Bottled Water

Fiji water just tastes better than regular old water and it contains natural minerals - the most important being silica. This is the only brand of bottled water that contains these minerals naturally.

BENEFITS OF SILICA

As we get older, the source of silica in our bodies becomes exhausted, resulting in wrinkles, dry skin, dull lifeless hair, and brittle nails and bones. Research shows that silica is nature's building block and is our answer to healthier, younger looking, more radiant skin, hair and nails.

In short, silica is the bomb beauty solution!

After two days of drinking 3 liters of Fiji water a day, my skin appeared to improve drastically. Even my boyfriend said my skin had a glow. 

• The bags under my eyes seem less harsh (they are still there, but they seem less prominent)
• My skin texture improved
• My face doesn't turn into a grease ball 30 minutes after applying makeup

Seeing those results in just two days was enough to get me hooked. I promptly proceeded to raid the Fiji water section at two other Targets. 

My current Fiji water stash on my kitchen floor. This will last me 7 days.

I can't wait to see how this new addition to my life will benefit my overall body as well! I'll keep ya posted!

Cheers!

Water, water and more water!

The older I get, the more in tune I am with my body. There are few tell tale signs that tell me when my body is becoming dehydrated.

•  My lips begin to crack and peel
• The space under my eyes begin to look like big ole suitcases
• I wake up in the morning with pillow creases on my face
• My energy levels are low

Unfortunately for me, when the temperature begins to drop, I don't consciously drink enough water. Exposing my body to constant buzz of the heater can also be drying to my body. When any of the above symptoms appear, I realize I need to start chugging. 

My goal is to preempt these symptoms of dehydration and consciously drink more water through out the day...every day. It's pretty easy for me to drink water during the week while I'm sitting at my desk, but the weekends throw me off completely. To combat this issue, I will do the following:

• When I'm at home, I will set my egg timer to go off every 60 min. When it goes off, I must drink an 8 oz glass of water. 
• Every morning, I drink a warm mug of water with lemon. Going forward, I will use my biggest mug to make my morning concoction and fill it to the brim with water. 
• When I leave the house, I must have a bottle of water with me. I normally take one to the gym, but I need to have one with me at all time.
• When I'm out and about, I need to drink that bottle of water (not just sip it) and make sure it's empty when I return home.
• BONUS: Keep my humidifier on ALL day and move it next to my desk during the work week.

Counting ounces of water daily doesn't motivate me, but having baby smooth lips and glowing skin DOES motivate me. I will continue to drink until my dehydration symptoms disappear.

WebMD.com compiled a lovely list of 6 Reasons to Drink Water. You can read the details on their website, but the quick summary is as follows:

1. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids.
2. Water can help control calories.
3. Water helps energize muscles.
4. Water helps keep skin looking good.
5. Water helps maintain normal bowel function.

Drink up!