Do you really need 8 glasses of water on a diet?

Dearest Trophy:   No matter what diet you decide to do while trying to hit your weight loss goals, every single one of them will tell you to drink water.

Hydrate- Hydrate- Hydrate -

I have tried the #SouthBeach diet, the #Atkins diet, the #L.A.Weightloss diet - to name a few...but no matter which diet it was they all screamed and repeated the scream; You have to drink water.  Some explain it simply and recommend the traditional 8 glasses per day.  Others are more specific and have you weighing and measuring the ounces water you must consume based on your actual weight.  But all of the popular diet plans out there recommend water as an important component of the diet.  

A recent study by researchers in Europe found that drinking water can actually accelerate the amount of calories you burn each day.  That is reason enough for me to drink it.  But of course you know me doll, I have got to turn even something as simple as a glass of water into a "TrophyWife" experience.  Here are some of the ways I upgrade my H2O with some great recipes from Prevention magazine:

Each of these recipes makes 2 quarts. Unless noted otherwise, top the ingredients with 6 cups ice, fill the jar with water, and stir, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors infuse. 

**Stir together 2 cups pineapple chunks, 1 cup pitted and halved fresh cherries, and three cored and thinly sliced granny smith apples.

**Scrunch 8 fresh basil leaves to release their flavor. Combine them with 3 cups halved strawberries, and gently muddle with a wooden spoon or spatula.

**Gently crush two vanilla beans with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir them into six pitted and sliced peaches.

**Scrunch six mint sprigs to release their flavor. Combine them with 3 cups cubed mango (fresh or frozen) and two thinly sliced limes; gently muddle with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Find More ideas at Prevention.com

2 Day Detox Diet DIY

Everything's Diva  *  Everything's Diva  *  Everything's Diva

 Dearest DIVA:  I am pounds down and feeling GOOD!!  Mr. Trophy has been sliding his arm around my waist more often -He is feeling good too! L.O.L.   We are on vacation so I have put the diet on "slow down" so that I can enjoy a few treats. But I am not slowing down with workouts, swimming and dancing as much as possible!  I am also planning my recovery to reboost my diet when I get back to reality - with the 1-2 Detox, a 2 day detox program.  While the cleansing effect of the 1-2 Diet is great, what's even greater is the 2-4 pounds I usually drop right away.  Here is the recipe below to try it.  -Trophy

This 1-2 Detox is not for everybody. 

 It takes discipline, a healthy body and dedication. And Diva's are spoiled so sacrifice is not easy.  But if you are ready to get healthy and willing to get ready for the starring role called your life - then this will be no problem for you.  Why do it?
   
The 1.  Because we are #1 and must take care of our temple.  We are going to cleanse the colon & toxins in the body and get some "gunk" out.
The 2. Because it only last two days. And once you start you have to stick to it to get the results. 

How to:  Mix together the 1-2 Detox Drink.  Each morning drink 8 oz. of the 1-2 Detox Diet mixture along with 1 large boiled egg -the whites only! Follow with 3 more drinks throughout the day, spacing them out as you would your meals and a “snack” before bedtime.  In between these meals you must drink plenty of water 6-8 glasses each day.  You can put real lemon juice and cucumbers in your water.
You may also eat raw green leafy veggies with this diet. That’s lettuce, greens, or spinach.  (About 2 heads) RAW only!  You can drizzle a couple of tablespoons of your 1-2 Detox over the leafy greens to act as a dressing or use balsamic vinegar.

1-2 Detox Diet Recipe: (there is reason behind this blend so try not to deter)

6 oz of each Cranberry, Pineapple, & Apple JUICE – Real fruit juice
8 oz of Orange Juice – Pure with or without pulp
4 oz of each Apricot, Peach, & Banana Puree
1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper
You can puree the fruit yourself if you have a food processor or you can just use baby food.  If you use baby food note that apricot is sometimes hard to find un-blended so a mix is ok.  for example an Apricot/berry blend will work.  

Mix everything together and add an equal amount of water.  You can do this all at once (the 38 oz. of juices with 38oz. of water) or mix together the 1-2 Detox Diet juices with the water as you drink it (4-6oz of juice blend with 4-6 oz of water).

*Don't want to blend yourself, check out the Detox mixes at the drugstore.  I like mixing myself- I know its fresh and exactly what's in it.  But I have tried the Hollywood Diet drink mix available at chain drugstores or online.

11 more Pounds down. That's almost 4 bags of sugar Trophy! #Diet Rocks

Dearest Trophy: Restarted the Trophy Wife Makeover and 11 pounds down so I get my first reward - Nails done all long and Trophy style.  I think Pink since I'm re-living my Pink Day this weekend.

We lost another inch off the waistline. Yeah! This Trophy Wife is on her way to getting to goal and grabbing some new bling courtesy of Mr. Trophy for reaching it!

Fit N Fabulous:  Total Body Sculpt with Gilad. A discovery channel recording of a great full body workout.  We will get that trophy wife body.  Gilad gives great instructions and always shows an alternative lower impact version of his high impact exercises. Look for Gilad Workout DVD’s at  - http://bodiesinmotionwithgilad.com/   Or check on youtube by entering Gilad workout in the search engine (here is an address to a quick warm-up http://youtu.be/Kkdsewe7RrE

Spaliscious Skin:  Slather on a rich cleansing facial cream and remove with a warm cloth. Today my choice is Noxzema.  The Original Deep Cleansing Cream reaches deep down to the pores to remove dirt, oil and makeup. It refreshes with that classic Noxzema tingle and conditions as it cleans, so your skin feels softer and smoother. 

Mani/Pedi Miracles: Milk Soak Foot bath to soften feet. The high concentration of lactic acid in milk works to soften feet and eat away at dead skin cells. Vanessa of Blush Spa also suggests buttermilk for added milk strength, which has a higher amount of lactic acid than regular milk. Soak feet for 20 minutes and then rub with a foot brush or pumice stone to slough off remaining dead skin. Then rub feet with Vaseline and cover with thick cotton socks to help feet retain moisture. Leave socks on as long as possible.  Makes for super soft tootsies.

Lipgloss &Lashes: The Spring Makeup Looks are fresh and clean this season.  This week I’ll mimic some of the looks seen on the catwalk for spring. Long twiggy like lashes, tops and bottom lashes coated with mascara, accented with lash extensions and given greater impact when worn with white eyeliner.  Nude lips and flawless skin are the perfect combination with this look along with a bold brow.  I also like the vibrant green and blue creamy looking shadows that are placed boldly on the eyes – but I’ll save that look for another week.

Fashionista/Trophy Wife Style: I am loving pintrest for the great pictures of fashion, food, fitness and trophy ready ideas that are displayed.  Check out Trophywifediet on the site and enjoy the boards I have created full of fashion and style photos that are show superb trophy wife style. http://pinterest.com/trophywifediet/

Stupid Fat cells: Muscle weighs more than fat

Dearest Trophy:  Taking another look at this because I need to understand why the scale did not move today!!  Science!  Pants are fitting better and I feel the energy .. but this Trophy wants to see the numbers move..  I am willing to except the reality though that Muscle weighs more than fat - while fat takes up more room than muscle. Here is the News Flash!! What I recently learned and just had to share with you is that 1 pound of muscle while about a 1/3 of the size of 1 pound of fat -can hold up to 3 pounds of water.  Fat doesn't hold that much water so it's just enlarged fat cells weighting around for us to shrink (or enlarge) them.

WHOA!!  So while it kind of frustrates me it does explain to me why the scale doesn't move sometime.  So Diva this means instead of freaking out when that scale does not move, instead we need to grab a tape measure and track inches.  Another great idea is to grab a pair of tight pants and try them on ever so often to  see how they feel.

A Pink Day Living Trophy

Dearest Trophy:  Today should be a pretty fun Day – Last Day of Mr. Trophy’s is off–so I’m giving him space to veg in front of TV...all day while I keep creating the life we Love. Today's theme - think Pink!

Fit N Fabulous:  Pilogo Class – Pilates & Yoga class in one at an STL Club Fitness class taught by Nancy- Great for tightening our CORE area. Too hot for bike ride today in the STL.

Spaliscious Skin: Skin brightening strawberry facial to tone skin and minimize pores.

Mani/Pedi miracles: #Instylemagazine Color of the Day Cotton Candy – makes us feel so spring ready, 2 coats on hands and toes with a little sparkle added to ring fingers and big toe for panache.

Lipgloss &Lashes: Just finished reading Bobbi Brown

Makeup book – going to use her tip on adding lashes to the outer corner of the eyes for “pop”.  I'm going to create some fabu cat eyes and plenty of pink gloss with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Fashionista: Loving the look of light weight sweater with wide grosgrain ribbon tied in bow at neckline or shoulder. Going to create look with pink sparkle Sweater that I grabbed brand new at a flea market!!

Trophy Wife Style: Made Fabu Pillowcases yesterday and actually ironed them. Need to add Monograms (maybe I'll make mine pink), to the small pillows with Ribbon Today along with our long list of fun to do’s today like make jewelry.

Jump Rope for Weight Loss

Dearest Diva:
Like you I want to maximize every movement and lose extra pounds as quickly as possible.  So I am always on the lookout for activities that burns the maximum amount of calories. 24 calories vs. 4 Calories per minute. This is how I discovered jumping rope. Read on and get to skipping!  Enjoy   -Love Diva

Looking for an exercise high on calorie burning but lower impact on your knees than jogging. Well skip to the lou my darling and grab a jump rope.

You can start immediately no matter whether your a fitness novice or a seasoned gym pro. Jumping rope can burn about 24 calories per minute vs simple walking that burns about 4 calories per minute.

Digital Jump Rope - counts repetitions

Increase stamina and agility while having fun with a simple jump rope by Golds Gym for about 4$ or a high tech digital weighted rope for 31$ from GNC.

Jumping rope will burn fat all over while improving your cardiovascular health.  You'll also get the added benefit of toning your body while decreasing cellulite.  Not to mention there is not a more portable piece of exercise equipment around.

7 pounds in 7 days: Iaso Tea

Dear Trophy:
 I am so excited, just lost 7 pounds in 7 days on a new product I'm trying.  It is a tea from Total Life Changes (totallifechanges.com/feeltheresults).  Iaso Tea!  My father had a "tea party" for men and women and introduced me to the tea and some other products that are good for your health, lowering symptoms of various illnesses and WEIGHT LOSS.  You know this Diva was up to trying it.  I am excited at the results

so far and will update you as I go.  If you want to find out about it as I go on my journey you can order it at 1.888.873.1898 rep # 2467971.  They also have HCG Life Drops for people who are looking for faster Weight Loss.  We are talking 1-3 pounds per day according to the rep!  Toodles Trophy Wife  -ANGIE