tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307551912024-03-05T08:06:41.381-08:00LessJess - Weight Loss TipsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-27641385028749470812008-03-22T11:44:00.000-07:002008-03-22T13:07:33.230-07:00Drink Lots of Water Every Day!<b></b>Most people do not get enough water. Water is vital for the function of the kidneys that purify the blood. When the body does not get enough water some of the load is shifted to the liver. The liver's main function is to metabolize the body's fat for energy. If it is busy doing the kidney's job, you are <b>not</b> burning off fat! (Not to mention all the other benefits of a well hydrated body!)<br /><br />Some recommend drinking 8 glasses of water each day, but that is the amount of water it takes for a sedentary 128 pounds person to stay hydrated. If you are bigger or more active, you will need more water to take care of your body's needs. (Makes sense to me!)<br /><br />An easy way to figure out the minimum amount of water you need is to divided your weight (in pounds) by 2 and drink that many ounces of water daily.<br /><br />Example: A 180 pound person would need a minimum of 90 ounces of water to stay hydrated daily.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-74670077888810168722008-03-21T12:31:00.000-07:002008-03-22T12:54:11.399-07:00Stop Eating "Fast Food"Two words, "Supersize Me."<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4913/3293/400/bigmac.jpg">McDonald's</a>, <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4913/3293/400/whopper.jpg">Burger King</a>, <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4913/3293/400/malt.jpg">Culver's...</a> They are all trying to KILL YOU! Just looking at the nutritional information alone is a health risk. Seriously!! You could have a heart attack from the SHOCK... and that's not even counting what eating that "food" does to you! :-6<br /><br />If you MUST eat "Fast Food," a sub place is really your only sane choice. <a href="http://www.subway.com/">Try one of Subway's "7 under 6" sandwiches</a>. (Mmm, Veggie Delight!) But try to pass on the chips, even if they are "baked" they have no real nutritional value.<br /><br />Another trap to be wary of is the condiments you put on your sandwich. Cheese can add on up to 150, and mayonnaise adds another 150! Skip the cheese and ask for spicy brown mustard instead of mayo. This will save you some calories which you can eat in chocolate later! ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-42156569509001350532008-03-21T11:24:00.000-07:002009-05-11T10:26:21.164-07:00Limit your intake of fatty meats<be>It is not that HARD! There are lots of delicious lean meat alternatives out there. Find one that suits your pallet!</be>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-77524584994942870752008-03-21T01:46:00.000-07:002008-03-22T13:47:41.753-07:00Try to Limit SweetsPlease note, I did not say cut them out! Natural Sugar is the safest sweet, and it is a beautiful simple carbohydrate for your body to create energy from! Don't get sugar-free or "lite" treats. (Unless you are diabetic...) <b>A TREAT should be a REAL treat!</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-1563645186508331602008-03-21T00:48:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:11:08.387-07:00Eat More Fruits<b></b>If there is only one simple thing you can do to improve your health: eat more whole fresh fruit. Nearly everyone likes fruit, and fruit is so convenient. It's nature's handily "prepackaged" snack food. Keep a bunch of bananas or a sack of apples/oranges nearby for frequent snacking throughout the day. This will curb hunger and keep your metabolism revved up, as well as your brain sharp! Fruits also help "combat" a sweet tooth and assists in fat loss and disease prevention.<br /><br />Over the years, low-carb propaganda wound up grouping fruit with candy and soda, which is total bull. Nutritionally, they are nothing alike, other than containing some form of carbohydrates. It's like equating a jumbo jet to a roller skate because they're both forms of transportation which contain metal... It's a ludicrous travesty. They just aren't comparing "Apples to Apples." (If you don't mind the pun!)<br /><br />They want you to confuse whole fruits with fruit JUICE. Fruit juice - even if it's "100% juice" - has over 100 calories per 8 oz serving, and is not filling at all! Be sure to limit yourself to just one serving of fruit juice daily!<br /><br /><b>Here are some ways to start eating more fruit:</b><br /><div style="margin-left: 120px;"><li>Take an orange, apple, or banana to work and eat it as a snack each day.</li><li>Be "romantic" and feed each other washed seedless grapes.</li><li>Get a party tray of fresh strawberries and pineapple for dessert!</li><li>Slice up a banana, or add raisins to your AM cereal.</li><li>Add berries to plain yogurt, or put it all in the blender for a "smoothie</li></div></br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-47498516648268284802008-03-20T23:50:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:10:25.774-07:00Eat More VeggiesVeggies are so good, and good for you! There is no real reason not to eat them!!! You are an adult and you have the power to eat what you like. Gone are the childhood days of over-cooked mushy canned peas. Free yourself from those traumatic veggie memories of yore, and start thinking about the good ones!<br /><br />Remember how good those onions and peppers are on your Fajitas? How about the broccoli, pea pods, and baby corn in your favorite Chinese dish? Mmm! Those are the kind of veggies you should think of!! (Not just "rabbit food.")<br /><br /><b>Here are some tips to start getting more green into your diet:</b> <br /><div style="margin-left: 120px;"><li>Add lots of lettuce, tomato, onion, to your veggie burgers and subs.</li><li>Make vegetable laden casseroles or chili.</li> <li>Add corn and/or diced tomatoes to your taco filling.</li> <li>Order a veggie or spinach pizza instead of a meat one.</li><li>Order a spicy vegetable dish from the local Chinese/Thai/Indian restaurant.</li><li>Always go for a garden salad, instead of a creamy soup.</li></div><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-17021752926713168002008-03-20T14:54:00.000-07:002008-03-22T13:59:22.556-07:00Learn Your BMI<a name=BMI></a>BMI stands for <b>B</b>ody <b>M</b>ass <b>I</b>ndex. BMI is a ratio between you height in Meters and your weight in kilograms.<ul>The BMI Formula: Weight in Kilograms / (Height in Meters)^2<br /></ul>According to the Centers of Disease Control a "good" BMI is withing the range: 18.50 - 24.99. Overweight is between 25.00 - 29.99, and Obese applies to all people with BMI's 30, and higher. (My BMI was 45.89 when I started my weight loss!)<br /><br />If you do not know your weight and height in the metric system, <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4913/3293/1600/Kiss.jpg">Aaron Scott</a> (who is the sexiest sweetheart in the whole world!) wrote a JAVA applet to automatically calculate BMI (and BMR). <a href="http://jesstips.blogspot.com/" com="" calculator="">You can find it here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-76381815501007671852008-03-19T23:59:00.000-07:002008-04-01T11:34:10.589-07:00Learn Your BMR<a name="BMR"></a>BMR stands for <strong>B</strong>asal <strong>M</strong>etabolic <strong>R</strong>ate. BMR is a formula that calculates how many calories your body needs each day stay alive. (Regulate body tempurature, breathing, digestion, heart beat...) In other words, if you did nothing but sleep all day, your body would burn "X" calories where "X" = Your BMR.<br /><br />The BMR formula for women is:<br />655 + (9.6 x weight in kilos) + (1.8 x height in cm) - (4.7 x Age in years)<br /><br />The BMR formula for men is:<br />66 + (13.7 x weight in kilos ) + (5 x height in cm) - (6.8 x Age in years)<br /><br />Once you know your BMR, you can calculate your daily caloric need by multiplying your BMR by your activity level. (Be Honest!)<small> <center><table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="12" border="1"><tbody><tr><td style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Activity Level</td><td style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Description</td><td><b>Multiplier</b></td></tr><tr><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Sedentary </td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Little or no Exercise</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: center">1.200</td></tr><tr><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Light</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Exercise or Sports 1 - 3 times a week </td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: center">1.375 </td><br /></tr><tr><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Moderate</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Exercise or Sports 3 - 5 times a week </td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: center">1.550</td></tr><tr><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Very Active</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Exercise or Sports 5 - 7 times a week</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: center">1.725</td></tr><tr><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Extra Active</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">2x a day training or Hard Physical Job</td><td style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; TEXT-ALIGN: center">1.900</td></tr></tbody></table></center></small><br />If the metric system and math are not your idea of a good time, <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4913/3293/1600/Kiss.jpg">Aaron Scott</a> (who is the sexiest sweetheart in the whole world!) wrote a JAVA applet to automatically calculate your BMR (and BMI). <a href="http://jessweightloss.blogspot.com/#calculator">You can find it here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-4394888558460622662008-03-19T20:28:00.000-07:002008-03-23T08:33:09.357-07:00Count Your Calories!I say about 95% of all weight loss products are crap. Most of them are just trying to make a quick buck off of the modern obsession with body image. <strong>The only real way to lose weight is to burn more calories off than what you take in.</strong> <br /><br />Use your BMR to learn how many calories your body needs then cut your calories by 500. You never have to give up the food you love. You just need to manage the calories!<br /><br />Try to count your calories <strong>BEFORE</strong> you consume them. Figuring out your calories AFTER the fact can be a very negative experience:<br /><ul>"Let's see... I had a whole wheat roll with butter, a salad with dressing and cheese, 8 grape tomatoes , some grilled mixed veggies, and about a cup of homemade mac 'n' cheese. Oh crap... I just ate THAT MANY calories?!?! Oh Man, and I haven't even counted the 4 inch diameter M&M cookie yet... Not. Cool."</ul><br />Does this sound familiar to anyone else? I've learned over the years that if I count what I eat before I eat it, I make better choices. (Doesn't mean I remember to do it!) After figuring out the calories in a sundae: 280 for the ice cream, 150 for two tablespoons of dove chocolate hot fudge, 120 for the banana... steers me towards a 140 calorie chocolate chip cookie, or 2 dove mini ice cream treats for 180 instead.<br /><br />So avoid frustration by planning your meals in advance. You can create a balanced menu that is full of food you love, and won't derail your weight loss efforts!<br /><br /><strong>Note: </strong>On average the human body needs to burn 3500 calories to lose a pound.<br/><br /><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-68628986267103698542008-03-19T19:33:00.000-07:002009-07-31T13:32:43.855-07:00Losing 1 to 2 Pounds a Week is The MAX!The safest way to lose weight, and keep it off, is to "cut" or burn-off 500 calories a day. 500 less calories daily equals about a pound a week weight loss. It's okay to go as much as 2 pounds a week, but that is maximum rate at which humans can burn fat!!! If you lose more than 2 pounds in a week you are putting your health at risk! The human body cannot safely lose more than 2 pounds in a week. If you have lost more weight than that, it wasn't fat. Hopefully it is just "water," but you could be losing bone mass, muscles, or even vital organ tissue! (YIKES!!!)<br /><br />You don't need to restrict yourself so much!! I keep my daily calories between 1500 - 2000. It keeps me from feeling "deprived," and I keep losing weight! Slow and steady is the way to win this race!!!<br /><br /><strong>WARNING:</strong> The human body MUST consume at least 1,200 calories a day to avoid neurological problems and other serious health risks <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">associated</span> with malnutrition.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-50523340534889387242008-03-19T18:37:00.000-07:002009-02-11T11:40:23.278-08:00Don't "Diet" When Dining Out!Surprised by this one?<br /><br />Going out to a nice restaurant is a treat, so get what you want!! Go ahead and order the crab-stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer, a butter drenched pasta for your meal, and split a Chocolate Volcano for dessert! But do not take this as an opportunity to over eat!<br /><br />The trick to eating out, and eating what you want, is knowing <b>portion size</b>.<br /><br />If your main dish arrives on a platter you could serve a Turkey on, set half of it aside to take home. If you are temped to eat all of it, ask for a take-home container right away! You can also ask for a "1/2 sized" or kid's sized portion to help keep you from over-eating.<br /><br /><b>Note:</b> Remember that eating out is an indulgence and you should not do this more than once a month!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-68212058709342398472008-03-19T16:40:00.000-07:002009-01-08T14:23:28.557-08:00Switch On Your "Feast Mode" Metabolism!No matter how advance we think we are, our bodies are still very primitive. Our natural instincts to food is to eat, eat, EAT!!! This is because people were built to go long periods without food. When our bodies are introduced to ample food, our bodies eventually enter "feast mode," and your metabolism shifts into high gear to burn all the incoming food!<br /><strong><br />Having a feast day followed by moderate calorie control = excellent weight loss.</strong><br /><br />Many dieters fail because they restrict their calories too much. This triggers the body into starvation mode!!! In starvation mode your body's metabolism slows to a crawl, and any extra calories are stored as fat!! <br /><br />Many weight loss plateaus are the body's reaction to being "death-marched." No matter how hard you try lose weight, you will get no where because your body is in metabolic lock down!<br /><br />The fastest way I found to break a plateau is to start eating the full amount of calories my body needs daily. After a week of "maintenance mode" calories - my body (finally) reacts when I cut back to get things moving again.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-83203795658188648962008-03-19T16:01:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:02:31.970-07:00Eat Breakfast Every Day!Eating a big breakfast helps to "trick" your body into "feast mode." Your body will be like, "Wow, we have FOOD today! It's a FEAST Day! BURN, BURN, BURN!!!<br /><br />Try eating a high fiber cereal like All-Bran, or Cracklin’ Oat Bran, or oatmeal. The protein from the milk and the bulk of the fiber leave you feeling full for hours. Plus the fiber helps the fat you burned (which becomes waste) get out of your body faster.</br><br /></br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-23234658700075441972008-03-19T15:34:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:54:59.937-07:00Get SupportI know I would have never been so successful without the constant loving support from my husband, Aaron Scott. His encouragement gave me the strength I needed to achieve my goals. He helped inspire me beyond what I thought possible, and he never let me get discouraged! (I love you so much AARON!!!) Having great support was the key to success for me. <br /><br /><b>There are many ways to get weight loss support:</b><br /><div style="margin-left: 120px;"><li>Online Groups, Message Boards and Blogs</li><li>Church or Work Groups</li><li>Weight Watchers</li><li>Family and Friends</li></div><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-52537821727388517712008-03-19T15:11:00.000-07:002009-07-31T14:56:33.210-07:00Educate YourselfThere are tons of FREE website out there to help you with becoming healthy.<br /><br /><b>Here are a few I like to frequent:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.prevention.com/">Prevention.com</a></li><li><a href="http://health.msn.com/">MSN Health & Fitness</a></li><li><a href="http://www.hungry-girl.com/">Hungry Girl</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nutritiondata.com/">Nutrition Data.com</a></li></ul><b>Note:</b> If you have to give your credit card number to see the site it is a SCAM!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-84437306448610299122008-03-19T14:56:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:11:11.452-07:00Being "Active" is EasyI am the LAZIEST person to ever lose this much weight. You do not have to do anything extreme, or even all at once to burn calories. Just remember, little things add up!<br /><br /><b>Here are some easy ways to start burning more calories each day:</b><br /><div style="margin-left:120px;"><li>Use the stairs.</li><li>Park your car in the back of the lot to get in some extra walking.</li><li>Simple activities, like housework and gardening burn a lot of calories.</li><li>Walk over and talk to your co-worker instead of e-mailing them.</li> <li>Take the "long way" to a co-worker's desk</li><li>Use the bathroom on another floor.</li><li>Try taking 10,000 steps daily by wearing a pedometer.</li></div><br /><b>Note:</b> The best time of day to exercise is before supper, or before breakfast. These are the times when your blood sugar is at it's lowest. This helps you start burning fat faster!<br /><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-11180919650331855002008-03-19T13:32:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:31:44.797-07:00Learn REAL Serving SizesAt first you are like "WHAT?! Only this much?" But you'll soon learn the that your EYES were WAY bigger than the stomach. Soon you will become more in tune with what your body really needs. <br /><br />A healthy human stomach should only be able to hold one litter (about 20 oz)... although some people have stretched theirs out to twice that!!! (Ew.)<br /><br /><b>Note:</b> Only 2 bites of food are the best, the first & the last!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-38992721258242040752008-03-19T13:30:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:31:14.279-07:00Do Not Eat Directly Out of the Bag!Get out the measuring cups, and see what one portion is! <br /><br /><b>Note:</b> Pre-measure servings into Ziploc bags, or buy the "variety pack" of individual bags.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-27825415136530575232008-03-19T11:14:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:18:30.745-07:00Get Smaller PlatesThere is just something satisfying about having a FULL plate... so make it smaller to avoid overeating!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-11778422676134861602008-03-19T10:59:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:49:28.643-07:00Keep Food Out of Reach!If you are sitting at a table and there is a serving bowl of food in front of you, you will be prone to eat more. Keep your serving and eating areas separate. (Food in Kitchen / Eat in Dining Room) <br /><br />If you are at a party do not lurk by the food table. Most "party foods" are EXTREMELY high in calories! Try to be active and social. Start a party game, and focus on the people, not the "cute" finger foods.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-72256538630315897232008-03-19T10:21:00.000-07:002009-07-31T14:59:17.914-07:00Eat Slowly!Eating too fast leads to overeating because it take a while for your stomach and your brain and your mouth to coordinate things...<br /><br />Studies have also shown that the more delicious a food is the FASTER we inhale it!<br /><br /><b>Slow down!!!</b> Take some time to actually let the flavors linger on your tongue. Chew your food completely, and savor the texture! Extra time eating lets you feel full with less food.<br /><br /><b>Tips to help you eat better:</b><br /><div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 120px"><li>Take drinks of water between bites to fill you up faster and clear the palette.</li><li>Cut up your food and eat it in bites as if you were going to feed it to a small child.</li><li>Close your eyes and really focus on the texture and tastes you are experiencing.</li><li>Do <b>not</b> eat while watching T.V. or in front of the computer.</li></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-16209817348670185922008-03-19T10:20:00.000-07:002008-07-11T05:50:20.889-07:00Create "NO FOOD" ZonesMake a "rule" for your home or work that food can only be consumed in certain places. (Like in the breakroom or at the dining room table.) This will prevent you from mindlessly eating while sitting in front of the T.V or at the computer... or any place you are prone to over-eat.<br /><br />Two of my "No Food Zones" are at my desk at work, and in my kitchen. <br /><br />Work:<br />I keep lots of food at my desk and when ever I got hungry I would just grab something and nosh, but I never stopped working and didn't really focus on what I was putting in my body. This had me eating again and again - then suddenly realizing how many calories were in THAT many almonds! (D'oh!)<br /><br />Now I pre-count my calories, and take my food to the breakroom two floors down. I take the time to relax and really enjoy my breaks and food. Getting away for just a few minutes really helps me de-stress and I also get the exercise of going up and down the stairs!<br /><br />This was a small change that made a big difference! <br /><br /><br />Home:<br />I made the Kitchen a "No Food Zone" because I had the bad habit of "sampling" whatever I was cooking/baking. I was eating SO many uncounted calories! <br /><br />I even put up a sign to remind me to stop sneaking bites out of the fridge or directly from the skillet.<br /><br />Now I only eat at the table.<br /><br /><b>Remember to keep those serving and eating areas separate!!</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-28153700166359248222008-03-19T10:17:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:50:30.433-07:00Stop Eating When You Are Full!This may seem like a no-brain'er, but so many people have been "programmed" to clean their plate. Pay close attention to your body when you are eating. When it signals you are full - STOP!!! <br /><br /><b>Continuing to eat does not help the "starving children in the world;" it only makes you fatter. </b><br /><br /><b>Note:</b> If you are prone to pick at the remains throw them away immediately, cover them with a napkin, or move them out of reach. If there is enough left over, stick it in the fridge for later.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-74680600978996454892008-03-19T10:08:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:29:55.090-07:00Do Not Keep a Candy DishYou will be prone to "just have one" but then you'll end up having "just one more." <br /><br />This will lead to the consumption of 100s of extra calories each day. Keep yourself safe, and start using that candy dish as a paperclip holder or to store loose change.<br /><br/><br /><br/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30755191.post-12403155563275304792008-03-19T07:43:00.000-07:002008-03-23T10:36:05.129-07:00Avoid Alcohol and CaffeineAlcohol and Caffeine DEHYDRATE. Dehydration is really BAD for weight loss. (<a href ="http://jesstips.blogspot.com/2008/03/drink-lots-of-water-every-day.html">Remember all that kidney / liver stuff?!</a>) <br /><br />Alcohol also damages your liver, not to mention kills your brain cells!!! Hard liquors are not required to post their nutritional facts which leads to TONS of uncounted calories! You can find another form of entertainment!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17146195916613753503noreply@blogger.com