Counsel #5 — Weight Management

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Weight management goes beyond just the numbers on the scale. It's about adopting healthy habits that you can maintain for the long term. While diet and exercise are key players, staying hydrated can also be a surprisingly helpful tool. Drinking plenty of water can help you feel fuller throughout the day, which can curb cravings and potentially lead to a reduction in calorie intake.CWe 104.2

It's important to remember that water won't magically melt away pounds, but it can be a valuable asset in your weight management journey, alongside a balanced diet and regular physical activity.^{[116]https://hub.jhu.edu/at-work/2020/01/15/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water/}CWe 104.3

“The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11 NKJVCWe 104.4

“Drafts of clear, hot water taken before eating (half a quart, more or less), will never do harm, but will be productive of good.” Ellen White in Selected Messages, bk. 2, p. 297CWe 104.5

Reflect: How can you focus on the long-term physical and spiritual benefits of healthy habits like hydration, rather than just the numbers on the scale?CWe 104.6