Hydrate!

There are three things I drink (in large quantities) every day to stay hydrated:

1.       Water
Yep, simple, plain, water. I have multiple re-usable bottles filled with water in the fridge at all times (because cold water is always the most refreshing to me). Sometimes I add lemon, which I love!

2.       Green Tea
Tea bag, water and a packet of stevia (or without sweetener). Usually I drink it hot (even in the summer, our office can be an icebox). If I forget it on my desk,  I come back later and drink it cold (it’s good both ways!).

3.       Chai Tea
The brewed kind (from a tea bag). You should see the looks I get at starbucks from most barista’s when I order this. I always say “venti BREWED chai tea”. With two splendas and some non-fat milk (1/2 inch left at the top to be exact). When dieting I realized the chai mix they use adds lots of calories. The brewed version, while different, is still great. Especially with the right ratio of water, non-fat milk and sweetener. Save all the unnecessary calories with the chai mix they use and get brewed chai. I also make this at home with Tazo Chai tea bags, sweetener and non-fat milk. Please don’t tell me how bad all the 0 calorie sweetener is that I consume… it’ll make me sad.