LOSING BELLY FAT-THE SASSY WAY!

Marion Pellicano Ambrose

 Sassy Water is the signature drink of the bestselling Flat Belly Diet! It claims to help melt belly fat. I figured, what the heck, I’ll give it a try.

Drinking enough water each day is a must to maintain your body’s proper fluid balance and guard against water retention (another tip: avoid high-sodium foods). Staying hydrated also helps prevent constipation, which can cause bloating. Here are other Sassy Water benefits:

• The ginger in Sassy Water helps calm and soothe your GI tract.

• It’s a heck of a lot perkier than plain old water—and makes a great substitute for high-calorie, sugary drinks and carbonated beverages (where do you think those bubbles end up? In your belly!)

• The simple act of making Sassy Water every day will help you focus on the task of losing weight.

• If you don’t like some of the ingredients or can’t have them for health reasons, just leave them out and you’ll still reap the debloating benefits. The key is to be sure that you’re consuming an adequate amount of water daily.

Here’s the recipe:

SASSY WATER RECIPE

2 liters water (about 8 1/2 cups)

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

1 med cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1 med lemon, thinly sliced

12 small spearmint leaves

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend over­night in the fridge.

2. Strain the ingredients out of the water the next morning and drink all 2 liters by the end of the day.

http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/flat-belly-diet/flat-belly-diet-and-sassy-water

I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m also following Atkins (no carbs) which works pretty well for me if I really stick to it. I’m determined to lose 35 pounds by the end of April for my daughter’s college graduation! If I do, I’ll post a before and after picture. If I don’t, I’ll post a picture of me in a pig mask! How’s that for incentive!