Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
For a delicious way to stay hydrated, try this refreshing coconut water-based hydrator.
The recipe is simple, you can mix up a pitcher, keep it in your fridge, and drink throughout the day.
It’s perfect for a hot Summer day or after a workout.
Cravings of sugar, cravings of chips, cravings of all those yummy but bad for us foods are something we all struggle with. Myself, my clients and I’m sure you too sometimes.
I'm certainly no stranger to the occasional urge to rip open a chocolate bar, or dive into a bag of my favorite chips - and I'll bet you aren't a stranger to this either. The occasional indulgence isn't anything to be alarmed about, but if you find yourself licking the remnants of these indulgences off your fingers on a more regular basis, you’ll need to practice some control to get in charge of those cravings.
We all know that drinking more water is important, but did you know that adding some simple ingredients can help even more! If you want to boost your energy, lose weight or make drinking water a bit easier, more flavorful and fun, then you will love this.
Make up a pitcher and drink it through the day!
Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients
The quick answer is Yes...and No.
The ‘NO’ part is that “spot reduction” or losing fat from just one area on your body has officially been labeled as a myth. Fat can’t just choose to come off from only one area!
So, it truly doesn’t matter how many crunches you do or the number of ways you exercise your abdominal muscles - you’re not going to suddenly be equipped with a 6-pack unless you focus on the bigger body composition picture - and that’s a combination of exercise AND nutrition.
But, the real question should be this:
