One way to save time and be prepared is to use meal replacement shakes or meal replacement powders. These can be carried with you wherever you go and mixed and consumed in a matter of minutes. Another way is to do your cooking when you have time. I know of one person that prepares 7 chicken breasts on Sunday night and puts them in Tupperware serving dishes along with brown rice and steamed broccoli. They just simply take one per day to work and have a very nutritious, weight loss friendly lunch.

Some more ideas for being prepared in your weight loss journey: ·Have cans of tuna in your desk at work. ·Keep a bottle of water with you at all times. ·Do your cooking when you have time and cook enough for several meals. ·Keep meal replacement powders and meal replacement bars nearby. ·Purchase a Tupperware shaker ·Learn to like raw fruits and vegetables. These are very portable and hit spot!

These are just some ideas to get you started. I am sure you can think of many more. The important thing is to have foods around you that are delicious and nutritious and will help you reach your weight loss goals. If you can’t stand to eat raw carrots then there is no sense in taking a bag to work – You simply will not eat them. You will more than likely make a bad choice when hunger hits. Experiment around and find nutritious choices that are portable and that you enjoy.

Do not let yourself reach point of no return in your hunger. At this point most of us will eat about anything. Stay ahead of game and be prepared. When hunger hits – make wise choices and your body will respond in a favorable way.

Remember; Be prepared and you will reach your weight loss goals.

4. Reduced urine output or dark urine. Did you know that up to 200 litres of water is passed through your kidneys daily? Without a fresh supply of water for kidneys to filter waste products out of blood, your urine will become darker.

5. Furry tongue or bad breath. If you don't have enough water passing through mouth to wash away food particles, bacteria can proliferate and result in that 'furry' feeling or bad breath.

6. Skin. Your skin should feel elastic. When you pinch skin on back of your hand it should snap back instantly.

Some people trying to control their weight, drink bottles of diet sodas each day. Often these beverages contain caffeine, which is a diruretic causing body to excrete water. In fact net result may be dehydration. So if you are a 'heavy diet-soda' drinker, and you recognise these symptoms, you may be able to improve your health by simply drinking 6 to 8 glasses a day of pure, fresh water!