The last few weeks we discussed 3 key tools for a productive business mindset.  And as you implement these ideas into your business, you can notice how that mindset is making you more productive and therefore growing your business.

In this next series we thought we’d take a look at what motivates you to be productive at the business you’ve chosen.  We recognize the importance of passion in your business and know that owning and running your own business is too much work to do it for the wrong reasons.  

So let’s take a look at the purpose behind all this effort as we examine 3 Mindset Tools for Putting Your Purpose in Your Business.

1.  Your Primary Aim or the Reason You Get Out of Bed to Answer all those Emails.

In Michael Gerber’s powerful book, “The E-Myth Revisited”, he describes your primary aim as the answer to the questions Who do I wish to be? and What do I want my life to look like?  In a sense he is asking you to look at what do you really want in your life and to make sure that your business is congruent with that vision.  That your business is there to support your life, not the other way around.  Your primary aim will help you define your values in your business.  

Now money can be your primary aim.  As you’ve probably heard money does not buy you happiness, but it does make you a little more comfortable along the way.  If you dug deeper you would probably discover that money is a stand in for something else, a lifestyle, a certain level of security or even a source of self-esteem.  What we are suggesting is that you replace the word money with what you really want.

Knowing what your primary aim is allows you to approach your business in an entirely different way.  When you come across difficulties in your business you begin to welcome the challenge, instead of becoming overwhelmed by all of your problems.

2.  Directional Motivation or Are You Moving Towards Your Inspiration or Away From Your Discomfort?

Becoming clear on your primary aim puts your business into perspective and you can begin to look at the actions you are taking and why you are taking them.  Do you lie in bed thinking about what you get to do today and get excited or do you lie in bed thinking about what you have to do and want to pull the covers over your head?

We are primarily motivated in one of two directions – towards inspiration or away from discomfort.  Each has its purpose and if oriented correctly then motivation is not an issue.  Let’s take a look at each one and see how it operates.

When we are primarily motivated by discomfort, then the further away from the source of the pain or discomfort we get, the less motivated we are.  The more comfortable we are, the less motivated we are.  So we get inconsistent results, in our work or business, in our health and in our relationships.
 
Inspiration motivated people are those self-motivated, ambitious, forward thinking self-starters.  The closer they get to achieving their vision, the better they feel and therefore they enjoy getting things done.

This does not mean that all discomfort motivation is bad.  This type of motivation is important for recognizing and solving problems.  Safety inspectors are motivated by discomfort.  You wouldn’t want a police officer visualizing a crime free neighborhood.  You want your neighborhood police focused on what is wrong and out of place in order to prevent crime.

However, most of us are not in charge of safety inspection or crime prevention.  Most of us want something more from our businesses than we are getting.  Knowing how you are motivated to take action in your business will help you create more consistent results and therefore grow your business.

3.  Visualization or Is Seeing Really Believing?

Visualization is a powerful tool for growth and change in your life.  But many do not understand how it works and therefore don’t utilize it to it’s fullest.  The easiest way to understand the effect visualization has on your actions is to examine the common phrase “I just can’t see myself doing that.”

Usually this phrase is used in reference to some activity that you feel you can’t do.  Maybe it’s bunging jumping, or climbing a mountain or even making a million dollars.  You can’t see yourself doing it.  Therefore it feels impossible.

However, if you could see it, if you could see yourself bungee jumping or making a million dollars then it feels very possible.  And when something feels very possible then it is easy to take action on that idea.

Visualization is the key to “seeing” yourself doing something.  I once worked with an Olympic level athlete and he had trouble seeing himself winning the race he was training for.  He could see himself in the finals, but not on the podium.  When we worked with that picture and made it possible for him to see himself standing on the podium receiving the gold medal, then suddenly his attitude towards his training changed.  He began to let go of all the distractions and became much more focused.  Because he could see that outcome it suddenly felt possible and therefore his actions began to reflect that.

What goal do you have trouble seeing?  How can you change the picture to see yourself already having what you want?  Are you ready to take some action?

I do a lot of business networking and there is always that moment when you get to speak to the whole group about your business and what you do -- you know, the elevator speech.  Well someone invariably expresses how nervous it makes them to get up in front of a group.  I invariably respond “I know, I get excited also!”

Physiologically, there is no difference between what both of us are experiencing.  We both have shortness of breath, butterflies in our stomachs, rapid heartbeats, adrenaline pumping, sweaty palms, however, we give that physical experience completely different meanings.  They think that it is frightening to get up in front of a group and I feel excited anytime I get to share what I do.

So what is going on here?  Well physiologically our bodies are preparing themselves for a significant event in which we need to be focused and aware of our surroundings.  Mentally and emotionally though, we are doing something completely different.  That other person is probably playing the “what if” game.  “What if I screw this up?”  “What if no one likes me?”  “What if I forget something?”

I’m usually thinking about how I can be of service to the people in the room by educating them about what I do and how I can help them or their friends.

You see, I’ve learned a handy little formula that helps me keep things into perspective.  Fear minus Danger equals Excitement.  I learned a long time ago that when my body gives me a fear response and yet there is no real physical danger (no lions, tigers or bears waiting to eat me) that I’m really feeling excitement.

Think about it this way, when you are in line waiting to ride the latest rollercoaster that flips you up and down and all around, aren’t you feeling excited?  Or maybe when you’re in line for the latest sequel of your favorite movie?  Or you’re about to sign the lease on that great new car you’ve always wanted?  Aren’t you feeling your heart race and your stomach flutter and your palms sweat?  So how come you don’t say how afraid you are?

Because you realize there is no real danger and in fact this stuff is a lot of fun.

So here is what I want you to do – the next time you are about to speak in front of a group check out the room.  Is there any real danger?  No lions or tigers or bears waiting to eat you?  Good.  Then find a good reason to get excited and get up there and knock them out of their seats.

If you need more help, you can always check out our new hypnosis mp3 download Dynamic Speaking.  It will transform all of those old fears into excited confidence and you will just love to share the word.

We’re now in tip #2 of our 3 Key Tools for a Productive Business Mindset.  Last week we discussed how to get the most out of your affirmations.  This week we get down and dirty about how to manage overwhelm.

How to Manage Overwhelm aka Eating an Elephant One Bite at a Time

Overwhelm really isn’t about the fact that you’ve got way too many to do’s on your to do list.  We’ve all got a lot on our plates, yet some seem to manage it with such ease while you struggle to stay focused on the bite at hand.  And besides if you wanted less responsibility, you wouldn’t have even contemplated running your own business.

So why is one person overwhelmed and the other busy getting things done?  Well, here at Downloads for Change we realize that HOW you think about a problem is the key to whether or not you actually have a problem.  Using the most effective mental strategy will greatly diminish the size and scope of your problem.

Those of you stuck in overwhelm usually start out imagining the entire task as one large, looming, undifferentiated mass of work and of course feel overwhelmed.  I mean just look at the size of that elephant.  Just imagining that whole thing in your stomach can give you indigestion.

If you are clumping together all of the tasks in your business, or even all of the marketing tasks, then you are probably not getting many of them crossed off your to do list.  In fact, I would guess that you’re having a hard time even getting motivated to get started.  So let’s change the way you see those tasks and get busy getting things done.

Step 1 is moving the picture of the task farther away and making it smaller.  This makes it feel more manageable and gets the task down to size.  

Step 2 is to see the whole task completed and then begin to notice what series of smaller steps will lead to completing the entire task.

Step 3 involves seeing each one of those smaller tasks completed so that you can begin to feel motivated to do each step one at a time. 

Now instead of having one overwhelming task, you have a series of smaller tasks, each one seeming very doable.

The key in breaking these steps down into smaller steps is to make them small enough so that they feel easy to complete.  If, after breaking them down, one of the tasks still makes your eyes glaze over and your stomach hurt, ask yourself “what smaller step can I take that can get me closer to my goal and still feel easy to complete?” and then do it or at least put it into your calendar.

The end result is that you have a larger goal in mind, which is further away from you and easier to contemplate.  You have a series of small tasks, each of which feels very doable and is marked in your calendar for you to complete.  And then you can get to work.

The other great thing about this approach is that you are more flexible if something comes up that was not originally in your plan.  When you are focused on that big image and something unexpected pops up, you can get knocked completely off your path.  However, if you are focused on these smaller, bite size tasks, then you can easily incorporate the new information into your plan.

Remember, HOW you are thinking about your problem is what is causing the problem. 

Clumping everything together into a large, indefinable mass = Overwhelm.

Breaking it down into bite size tasks that feel easy to accomplish = Success.

So just keep breaking those tasks into smaller and smaller bites and the next thing you know your contemplating eating that whale in front of you.  Elephants are so last year.

Enjoy the journey!

 

Got ideas of your own to deal with overwhelm? COMMENT and let our DFC community know about them!  Then proceed to Part 3 of this Series

This week we are discussing 3 Key Tools for a Productive Mindset or what we like to call How to Stay Happy While Eating an Elephant One Bite At a Time on a Journey of 10,000 Miles.

1.  Affirmations . . . or "What Are You Saying to Yourself About Yourself?"

What most people don’t realize about affirmations is that you are doing them anyway.  Each morning as you lie there in bed and you think about getting up to face the day you are saying something to yourself.  What you are saying to yourself is extremely important not only in what you get done that day, but also in how you feel while doing it.

That’s why we like to choose the thoughts we have on a regular basis.  So stand in front of a mirror and repeat your goals, your desires, and your best qualities.  When we focus on the positive, we feel good about ourselves.  And when we feel good about ourselves we have the confidence to take the actions necessary.

So figure out what thoughts would be useful to you.  Write them in the present, as if you already feel that way and make sure to make them positive, not the absence of a negative. more on this topic


2.  Chunking Down . . . or "How to Manage Overwhelm"

One of the bigger problems that small business owners have is to manage all of their ideas and projects without getting overwhelmed by all that needs to be accomplished.  What we’ve found is that many people get into overwhelm because of the way that they are thinking about a project.  What many tend to do is to chunk everything together until they feel like it’s just too much and maybe it is time for a break.

It usually looks like this – “Oh no, did I forget to pay the phone bill?  I’d better pay that or the phone will get shut off!  I’ll do that after I finish this blog post I’m in the middle of.  Don’t forget to call back that potential client!  And then I have to get the oil changed on the car.  What am I making for dinner again?  Oh no, my website traffic has fallen again this week, I’d better call that SEO guy that was recommended to me.”  And on, and on, and on . . . until finally you just need to take a break.  And once again the phone bill wasn’t paid.

So, here is what we suggest.  Chunk it down into bite size pieces.  Make sure that it feels very doable.  And then calendar it.  Once that task is done then you can worry about what to do next.  Remember, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.  more on this topic


3.  Staying in the Zone . . . or "How to Manage Your Feelings"

This is a huge problem for small business owners.  Fear, stress, anxiety and frustration all can and do stop you from getting things done and from taking the big steps you need to take to grow and prosper.

So, what we suggest is that you take a break.  Yep, we said it.  Step away from the computer.  Go outside and take a walk.  Maybe get some exercise.  Do a sudoku puzzle.  Or just sit with a pad and doodle.  You need to give your mind a rest from all of that problem solving.  Also, feeding your body some endorphins and feeding your mind something creative and whimsical will make you that much more productive when you return to work.  more on this topic

We hope you enjoyed this little break from all of your so very important tasks and we look forward to guiding you to more joy and less stress on your journey to taking over the business world.  Now, doesn’t that look inviting.


Got your own favorite tips?  COMMENT below and share them with our community!

Success is determined by our mindset.  How we think about our experience determines the emotions we feel and the actions we take.  So you can begin to realize how important it is to think good, positive, useful thoughts.

However, anyone who has tried to manage their thoughts has probably come up against just how big a task that can be.  We have millions of thoughts a day.  How can we make sure that each one is positive and useful? 

The truth is we can't.  However what we can do is remind ourselves on a consistent basis of what we want to be true.  This can bring your conscious awareness back to noticing what you are thinking and allow you to make any adjustments towards a more positive mindset.

This is the basis behind practicing affirmations.  You see a well crafted affirmation can help you focus yourself back on to your goals and support you when you come up against resistance.

We love affirmations.  In fact, we love the idea of using affirmations so much that we created a software program that will automatically remind you of up to 12 affirmations on you desktop.  So that while you are working you can be constantly and consistently reminded of that wonderful new reality that you are creating.

Some of you have probably downloaded the old version of our affirmation reminder software.  We are so excited to announce the newest update, which has the following upgrades:

1 - it works on all operating systems!
2 - it lets you choose how often you see your reminders!
3 - it lets you turn on & off the audio!
4 - it lets you share this software with friends, at the touch of a button!

So you've no longer got an excuse for not achieving those goals.  Or staying positive despite your circumstances. 

Check it out here.  It's FREE and you can send it to your friends!  You see we believe so strongly in the power of affirmations that we think anyone should be able to use our program.  No strings attached.


We'd love to hear your comments . . . what's your favorite affirmation to use? how has it helped you?

Get Motivated and Get It Done

 

Do you agonize getting started on a project?  Do you dig through the mess on your desk because you’ve never been able to motivate yourself to clean it?  Do you procrastinate what is most important to you?  Then you probably have a motivation strategy based on discomfort and pain. 

We are motivated in two primary directions:  away from discomfort or towards inspiration; and the direction determines how effective we are at getting things done.  When we are motivated away from pain, discomfort or stress, then we don’t do anything until we feel uncomfortable and can’t stand the present situation.  When we are motivated toward pleasure, passion and inspiration, then we can’t wait to get up in the morning and move closer to our goals.

Why is this important to understand?  When we are primarily motivated by discomfort, then the further away from the source of the pain or discomfort we get, the less motivated we are.  The more comfortable we are, the less motivated we are.  So we get inconsistent results, in our work or business, in our health and in our relationships. 

Inspiration motivated people are those self-motivated, ambitious, forward thinking self-starters.  The closer they get to achieving their vision, the better they feel and therefore they enjoy getting things done.

This does not mean that all discomfort motivation is bad.  This type of motivation is important for recognizing and solving problems.  Safety inspectors are motivated by discomfort.  You wouldn’t want a police officer visualizing a crime free neighborhood.  You want your neighborhood police focused on what is wrong and out of place in order to prevent crime.

However, most of us are not in charge of safety inspection or crime prevention.  Most of us want something more from our lives than we are getting.  We want better health, more fulfilling relationships, or more money (some of us desire all three).  Yet we can’t seem to commit to the action necessary to make it happen.

So, how do we make the shift from discomfort to inspiration? 

1.  The first step is to create a vision of where we are going.  Imagine getting in the car and making decisions on which direction to turn based on what would make you most comfortable.  You would probably end up avoiding traffic and/or stop signs and traffic signals.  Maybe a nice drive down an empty country road with beautiful scenery.  Would that get you to work each day?

Now, when you know your destination, you take the most direct route, sometimes having to sit in some traffic or drive though areas with less than ideal scenery.  You put up with the minor inconvenience because getting to your destination is important to you.

So take some time to write down what you want and what it will look like when you get there.  Do you see yourself thinner, with more energy, maybe smiling as you look in the mirror?  Make the picture as clear, bright and in focus as possible.  See yourself having completed your goal.  You can even create a vision board with pictures that remind you of your goal.  Focus on it daily.

2.  The next step is focusing on how it will feel to complete the task.  In M. Scott Peck’s book, “The Road Less Traveled”, he opens the book with a simple sentence:  “Life is difficult.”  The sooner we accept this fact, the easier life becomes.  When we accept that life is difficult, then we can let go of our resistance to this fact and begin to focus on how we feel when we overcome the difficult moments. 

When we seek comfort without dealing with our challenges, we never fully enjoy those moments.  We usually feel guilty for avoiding something or we don’t fully enjoy the moment because we have the unfinished task hanging over us.  Instead delay your gratification, take care of what needs to be done and focus on how it will feel when you are done.  You will be rewarded for your perseverance.

So, after visualizing your scene, notice how it feels to have achieved your goal.  Really feel those feelings as you focus on the picture.  When you feel resistance, shift your focus and feel that feeling of completion.

3.  The third step is to use kind language toward yourself.  Take a moment and think of a critical person from your past, maybe a parent, teacher or friend.  Hear their negative criticism of you and your actions.  Does that make you feel good?  Do you feel motivated or is your inner child rebelling? 

Most of us talk to ourselves the way this critical person in our life did.  All of this criticism creates more stress and more negative self-talk and leads to us feeling bad and seeking relief.  Fear can motivate us, but there is a cost to our physical and mental well being.

Try this instead.  Say to yourself “It will be really nice when . . . “ and then notice how you feel.  Create and repeat affirmations.  It is especially useful to do this while looking in the mirror.  The more we are nice to ourselves and are non-judgmental of our faults, the more we will feel like taking action to improve our situation.

The good news is that we can all learn to let go of old patterns, learn how to use positive feelings, speak to ourselves in a nice voice and see how our vision will look when it is completed.  And enjoy the rewards of right action. 

If you want even more help getting things done, you can check our hypnosis mp3 program "Yes, I Can!".  It is designed to support you in getting all of your goals, both large and small, checked off your To-Do list so that you can enjoy your life even more.  Just click the link to read more about it.

by Lisa Smith, Downloads For Change Weight Control Specialist

In preparation for the Labor Day weekend, here are some tips on how to do handle holidays, parties, and celebrations as a healthy, trim person through your lifetime.

ENJOY THE BBQ AND LOSE WEIGHT TOO!

Summertime is almost over.

And with the Labor Day weekend comes "one last-hurrah!" of barbecues, picnics, celebrations, and FOOD TEMPTATIONS. When you are trying to lose weight, control your blood sugar, cut back on saturated fats for heart health, this can create failure or the idea of deprivation.  You find yourself saying, "I can't help myself" or "It looks so good."

So what are you to do? Shut yourself inside and become a recluse? Well, that IS an option, but not one that would make you very happy!

What you can do is make a commitment to do things differently from now on. Parties, cookouts, and social events are going to be a part of the rest of your life. It’s time to leave the "kid in a candy store" mentality behind. You can learn to enjoy parties without making your body pay the price.

Here are some tips for handling picnics/cookouts, parties, and other celebrations with greater ease (for your mind and body).

* The number one thing to do is to have a plan. Stop pretending you don’t know what your pattern is at parties. You’ve had that "ah-ha moment" after overindulging at a party far too many times to fool yourself again. Plan ahead and decide what your strategy is going to be for eating (and even drinking). Then, stick to it! This plan may not be 100% successful the first time, but don't let that be an excuse for giving up. Review your challenges, and resolve to do a little better each time based on what you learned previously.

* Don’t eat anything unless it’s on your plate and served all at once (that includes you fixing the plate). Snacking and nibbling makes it difficult for you to know how much you’ve eaten. By the time your stomach feels the stretch and sends the signal to the brain to turn off the appetite, you’ve already overeaten.

* Bring a healthy dish to share--something you thoroughly enjoy. This assures that you will have at least one thing you can eat that won’t sabotage your healthy eating efforts, and makes you look like a thoughtful guest. You might even find people asking you for the recipe!

* Never go to a social event hungry, unless you are planning to have a MEAL there. You’re just setting yourself up to overeat or eat junk food. Saving-calories-for-later doesn’t work well for SO many reasons. Have a balanced, healthy meal at home if there is going to be a lot of finger food and plan to just have a small dessert at the party.

* Drink water or Perrier (NOT soda water or flavored water) instead of alcohol or sugary soda’s, or at least have 1 or 2 glasses of water between alcoholic drinks. This will counteract the dehydrating effects of alcohol, reduce unnecessary calories/sugar, and prevent you from the uninhibited eating that often occurs when you're "buzzed."

* Curb your starchy carb intake. BBQ’s are often an overload of starches: bread/rolls/buns, potato & pasta salad, potato chips, baked beans, etc. Filling your plate with high-glycemic, low-nutrition carbs such as these will sabotage your best efforts at lifetime weight loss unless you learn to be smart about them. Either choose to have only one of them, along with a meat and some non-starchy vegetables, or a smaller serving of a few of them.

* Dodge or deflect people's well-intentioned urges for you to eat. If someone asks you if you tried "such & such" yet, you can say "Yes, and it was great" or "No, I'm full right now" or try, "Oh, I can't eat that; it gives me gas" (if you are the type of person who is comfortable delivering a line like that). People will continue to offer you food (sometimes even being insistent about it, which is usually based on their own insecurities), but continue to hold your ground and repeat the same phrase again.

(If you have a hard time with this, practice some phrases in the mirror until you get comfortable saying them and they will feel more natural when you need them.  Otherwise, you can call me to do a private session recording for you to alleviate this difficulty).

* Focus on the fun, not the food. Unless the invitation said, "Come to a food-tasting party," there is some other reason for the event. Keep your focus on that. Use your mouth for talking not eating. Keep your hands occupied with a bottle or glass of water. Involve yourself in any activities available.

(Note: if you tend to eat because you are shy or nervous in social settings, there are many things you can do to learn to be more confident. I used to be shy, too. Hypnosis is one of several things that helped me to become the confident public speaker and leader I am today. If you would like to talk to me more about my transition from shy to outgoing, contact me via email or phone and I will be happy to discuss it with you.)

The most important thing to remember is that no one is perfect, and you don't have to master all these things all at once. Changing habits and forming new ones is a learning process. Strive for doing something different and better each time, and it will get easier and more natural. Success in weight loss--in any endeavor, in fact--is the result of doing a lot of little things right over time. There's no magic to it. It's really just common sense.

So, go enjoy your BBQ now, without paying for it later!

If you want more assistance in living slender, check out the hypnosis mp3 download I co-created with the DFC Team -- Slender Me.

Los Angeles Specialist on Fears and Phobias-Matthew Walters, C.Ht.

Guiding people to discover their innate power within is what really motivates DFC co-founder Matthew Walters.  “I believe that there is really nothing wrong with any of us; nothing that stops us from achieving whatever we desire except our own belief in our perceived limitations.  These beliefs color our view of the world.  Literally we see the world as we believe it to be.”  Read on to hear about a powerful offer that Matthew has for all of you.  

Matthew’s practice of yoga and meditation were the first step in overcoming his limiting story, but it wasn’t until he discovered hypnosis that he discovered just how powerful our beliefs could be.  In fact he was so impressed, he ended a 15-year career in the Entertainment Industry and started learning these powerful techniques so that he could help others.

Matthew uses hypnosis, NLP, Therapeutic Imagery and other tools for quickly transforming emotions and behavior.  Being a practical person, he focuses on approaches that get results quickly.  He also asks a lot of his clients, knowing that everyone has to take responsibility for their own change.

Matthew currently assists creative artists and entrepreneurs overcome stress, anxiety and overwhelm at his office in Beverly Hills and over the phone.  He has appeared on the USA Network among other TV and radio appearances.

Special Offer

In honor of his upcoming wedding, Matthew has an offer that he would like to extend to all our readers.  He is offering FREE strategy sessions for anyone desiring to learn how they can transform their relationships.  Just follow these simple instructions to schedule your session:

Send an email to matthew@downloadsforchange.com with the title “Strategy Session”.  Include in the email your name, phone number, email address and answer to the question – “What limitations stop you from experiencing joy in your relationships?”  By sending this email you agree to be added to Matthew’s email list.

Today we want to talk about how important water is to weight loss.  Really, water?  You might be thinking.  Well the evidence is out there and it is very compelling.  Now, this doesn’t mean that you can eat what you want and not do any exercise, but if you drink lots of water then you will lose weight.  There are no magic solutions.  However, it does mean that if you are exercising regularly and eating well, then drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day can make a huge difference.

Here’s a few reasons water is an important component to you weight loss program:

1.  Water helps with metabolism.  

Your liver is the organ that is in charge of metabolizing fat into energy.  Your liver also assists your kidneys in removing toxins from the body.  If your kidneys are water-deprived then your liver has to take up the slack, getting in the way of it metabolizing fat.  A hydrated body allows kidney and liver functions to normalize, and allows you to burn more fat more easily.

A recent study in Germany supports this idea. After drinking approximately 17 ounces of water, the subjects' metabolic rates -- or the rate at which calories are burned -- increased by 30% for both men and women. The increases occurred within 10 minutes of water consumption and reached a maximum after about 30 to 40 minutes.

2.  Water reduces your appetite.

Drinking water before you eat takes up space in your stomach, leading to that full feeling faster.  If that water is cold, it will cause your stomach to shrink a little, allowing you to feel full even faster.  Cold water also requires more energy to process in your body.  Besides we often are confused about how hungry we really are.  Often times that hungry feeling is really your body telling you that you need to drink some water.

3.  Drinking water enhances your workout results.

Muscles need water to function properly, especially during exercise.  Properly hydrated muscles are more toned and flexible.  They also contract more easily, making your workout more effective and your body more toned.

4.  Drinking water enhances your self-esteem.

Water flushes impurities from your skin, giving you a clear, glowing complexion.  Also, hydrated skin cells firm up and make you look younger.  How can you not feel good about yourself when your skin is clear and you already look younger.

5.  Drinking more water actually helps prevent water retention.

If your body is deprived of water, it is more likely to hold onto what little it has. On the other hand, increasing your water intake will cause your body to stop holding onto its limited supplies. Some people can lose up to 3-4 lbs. of weight shortly after increasing how much water they drink.  Of course you will be going to the bathroom more than usual for the first 3-4 days, but once your body gets releases all the excess water it has been storing, then you will go back to normal.

So, stop reading and go have a drink of water.  When you get back we’ll tell you about our new hypnosis mp3 new program that we are really excited about.
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