1. Water

2. The Importance of Water Low water intake results in: Tiredness Migraines Constipation Muscular cramps Blood pressure increase Kidney problems Dry skin About 75% of the body’s weight is water Every day you lose 1.7 litres simply through normal living (eating, breathing, perspiring, going to the loo, etc.) You need 2 ½ litres (that’s 5 pints or 10 glasses)

3. The Importance of Water Water is the single, most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off.

4. Helping You Stay Hydrated Thermojectics Beverage Green tea based herbal drink Weight loss programme enhancer Vitality boosting H3O Pro Isotonic sports drink Superior hydration and energy Liftoff Vitality boost Herbal Aloe Drink Soothing and rehydrating

5. So What Now? Over the next 12 weeks we will provide up to six hours of education, tricks, tips and science to support your weight loss goals Please be patient - this cannot be done on week one Focus for this week Drink at least 2½ litres of water every day Increase your protein intake (explanation next week) Fill in a food diary and bring it next week Book your 1-to-1

6. So Far..... Water Meal Plans & Protein Carbohydrates Fibre & Digestion Fats & Heart Health Exercise Nutrition… Hydration… Exercise… …….and YOUR commitment Vitamins, minerals & Antioxidants Appetite control & dining out Sugar, labels & Marketing Snacking & Metabolism Long term health (incl. calcium)

7. Additional Water Slides The following slides can be used in your second and future WLC’s to keep them new and interesting for repeat attendances

8. The Benefits of Green Tea Improves Immunity Weight LossFights Cancer Lower Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Improved Memory & Concentration GREENTEA

9. Tips on Drinking Water 1.Start the day with a glass of water immediately upon waking 2.Drink a glass of warm lemon water first thing in the morning 3.Sip water throughout the day to stave of hunger pangs and curb your appetite 4.Carry a bottle of water with you at all times, refilling when needed as this will help you measure how much water you have consumed 5.Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables as they are high in water content as well as having other beneficial properties

10. Is Water the Only Option? Water is 100% water –The most effective way of replacing lost fluids –Mineral water, cleaned but not ‘treated’ –Spring water, can be treated if necessary –98.8% of tap water sampled passed inspectorate tests (Which Magazine – 1999) Fruit juices are 90% water Diluted juices are 86% water (after dilution) Carbonated drinks are only 65% water

11. FOOD CATEGORY High AcidAcidLow AcidLow AlkalineAlkaline High Alkaline BEVERAGES Tea (black), Coffee, Beer, Alcohol Wine, Soda/PopCocoaGinger TeaGreen Tea Herbal Teas, Lemon Water Healthy Hydration Fluid Sources with an alkaline effect on the Body Fluid sources with an acidic effect on the body