{"id":24552,"date":"2019-04-15T15:49:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T15:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=24552"},"modified":"2023-11-02T03:24:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T03:24:33","slug":"hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydration and Weight Loss: What\u2019s the Link?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-simple\" style=\"font-size:0.5em\">I<\/span>f you aren't a water drinker, you might be wondering if dehydration prevents you from meeting weight loss goals. Believe it or there is a strong connection between water, hydration, and weight loss. Hopefully this article will inspire you to make water your new drink of choice!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Relationship between Hydration and Weight Loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Numerous studies show that water intake is linked weight loss, but you might be wondering how this is possible? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4901052\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Researchers<\/a> say it\u2019s because of numerous reasons, such as:<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stock-image-66060015-s-2015.jpg\" alt=\"ice water kick start weight loss\" width=\"349\" height=\"262\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydration helps boost satiety, decreasing food intake at meals<\/li>\n<li>Water increases your body's ability to burn fat<\/li>\n<li>Staying hydrated maximizes energy levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main reason increasing water intake works for weight loss is because water helps fill you up. <strong>It takes up space in your stomach, tricking your body into thinking it's full and satisfied.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTry a simple trick to find out for yourself. If you begin to feel hungry, drink a couple cups of water to see if your hunger diminishes. Water also enhances fat burning and keeps your energy levels high, especially during strenuous workouts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paper-wrap-ads one_day_meal_plan\"><div class=\"side-img show-mobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/one_day_meal.png\" alt=\"1 day meal plan\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"left-side-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><h3>Here\u2019s A Free Weight Loss Meal Plan For Busy Men 40+<\/h3><\/a><div class=\"side-img  hide-mobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/one_day_meal.png\" alt=\"1 day meal plan\"\/><\/a><\/div><h5>Discover exactly what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to lose belly fat & feel energized 24\/7 without hard dieting...<\/h5><div class=\"side-msg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\">Download this Free Meal Plan here. \nJoin over 400,000 other guys 40+ using this meal plan to lose weight&nbsp;\u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How Much Water Should I Drink for Weight Loss?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dropping weight with water involves setting daily water intake goals. Drink water as often as you can. A few tips for setting water goals to effectively shed pounds include:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1 Drink Water When You First Wake Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When weight loss is your goal, aim to drink about 16-32 ounces, or <strong>2-4 cups<\/strong>, of water when you first wake up in the morning. Doing so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gives your metabolism a boost<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeps you from overeating at breakfast<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Energizes you<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Helps your body burn fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reverses dehydration that can happen overnight<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make it a habit to drink water each morning as part of your daily routine, to maximize weight and fat loss results.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 Drink Water Before Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/graphicstock-young-handsome-hipster-runner-in-blue-sweatshirt-in-sunny-autumn-nature-drinking-water-from-bottle-rear-view_S_zcmadSfW-min-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas party\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><br \/>\nIf you weigh more than you\u2019d like to, drinking water before meals helps you reach your goal weight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2859815\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research<\/a> shows that drinking about <strong>2 cups<\/strong> of water before each meal helps you eat fewer overall calories and enhances weight loss.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 Set Water Intake Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In order to achieve the weight loss or muscle gains you desire, aim to set daily water intake goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/water-clock.jpg\" alt=\"clock of glasses with splashing water how to lose belly fat fast for men\" width=\"350\" height=\"373\" \/>Everybody is different, but in general men should aim to drink at least <strong>16 cups<\/strong> of water each day to maximize health and wellness and maintain a healthy weight.<\/p>\n<p>This amount is a recommendation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK56068\/table\/summarytables.t4\/?report=objectonly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Institute of Medicine<\/a>, and equates to drinking <strong>a gallon of water<\/strong> each day. You may have already heard about this \u2018gallon per day\u2019 recommendation. It\u2019s a good goal to strive for, but everybody is different.<\/p>\n<h3>#4 Calculate Individual Water Needs<\/h3>\n<p>To calculate your individual water intake goals, <strong>divide your body weight (in pounds) by 2, and add 32 to that number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For example if you weigh 200 pounds, divide 200 by 2 to reach 100 and add 32 for a total of 132 ounces as your daily water intake goal. Because there are 8 ounces in a cup, you'd need about <strong>16.5 cups<\/strong> per day.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5 Know that Water Requirements Vary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Know that every man is different, so listen to your body when it comes to individual water goals. Water needs are based on:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stock-image-29520581-s-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man workout posture body building exercises weight training dumbbell lunges\" width=\"349\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body weight<\/li>\n<li>Amount of lean muscle vs. body fat<\/li>\n<li>How active you are throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>How much you sweat<\/li>\n<li>The air temperature and humidity<\/li>\n<li>Whether or not you\u2019re dehydrated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Very active men and men living in hotter climates generally require more water than less active men living in cooler climates. If you feel thirsty, drink water! Even if it means you exceed daily water recommendations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5 Look at Your Urine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-image-3617147-l-2015.jpg\" alt=\"toilet hyrdation and weight loss\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" \/>Believe it or not, the color of your urine helps determine if you\u2019re drinking enough water to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>If your urine is clear or light yellow in color, chances are you\u2019re getting plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>If your pee is bright yellow, dark yellow, or brownish in color, boost your water intake until your urine becomes light yellow or clear.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#6 Track Trips to the Bathroom<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The number of times you urinate daily is another indication of whether or not you\u2019re drinking enough water.<\/p>\n<p>According to Cleveland Clinic, urinating about <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-your-bladder-is-trying-to-tell-you-about-your-health\/\"><strong>6-8 times<\/strong><\/a> within a 24-hour period is considered normal. This number varies from person to person, but you can use 6-8 times daily as guideline.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ways to Drink More Water: Tips and Tricks<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not drinking enough water to lose weight and feel your best, a few simple tips and tricks can help increase your daily water intake:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1 Keep a Water Journal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A good way to know if you\u2019re drinking the water needed to stay healthy and drop excess weight is to keep a daily water journal. In it, set goals of drinking 2-4 cups of water when you wake up, 2 cups of water before meals, and 16 cups (1 gallon) of water as a daily total.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the formula above to determine your individual water needs for weight loss. Track actual water intake in your journal to find out how your habits measure up.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 Always Carry a Water Bottle with You<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bottle-2032980_640-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"get back on track\" width=\"351\" height=\"193\" \/><br \/>\nAn easy way to track daily water intake and know if you\u2019re drinking a gallon a day is to keep a gallon jug of water with you at work, home, or while on the go.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a smaller water bottle and refill it, or take several water bottles filled with quality, filtered water with you. Slowly sip on water throughout the day, especially before meals, and try to meet water intake goals before you head to bed each night.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 Drink Cold Water\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many people have found that drinking water at a cold temperature enhances its palatability compared with room temperature water.<\/p>\n<p>Your body can absorb colder water better than warm water too. To make it easier to drink water for better hydration and weight loss, refrigerate it before drinking water or add ice to it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4 Flavor Your Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1389219290775.jpeg\" alt=\"flavored water hydration and weight loss\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" \/>Some men have a difficult time drinking enough water for hydration and weight loss because they simply don\u2019t like the taste of plain water.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case for you, add flavor using lemon, lime, other fresh fruit chunks, a tiny amount of fruit juice, pink Himalayan salt, mint leaves, or cucumber slices.<\/p>\n<p>Or consider drinking bubbly mineral water in place of regular water to change things up a bit.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5 Drink Coffee or Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Drinking black coffee or unsweetened tea counts toward your daily water goals!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Drinks-sidebar-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"381\" \/>That\u2019s because these unsweetened beverages mainly consist of water and provide just 5 calories or less per serving.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee and green tea contain disease-fighting antioxidants and caffeine, which boosts your energy and your body's ability to burn calories and fat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4575379\/\">Research<\/a> shows that regular consumption of coffee or tea (<strong>3 cups<\/strong> or more daily) is associated with lower body mass indexes (BMIs) and smaller waist circumferences compared with people who drink less than 1 cup per day.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#6 Nix Sugary Drinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stock-image-74119291-xl-2015.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding soda can pouring a crazy amount of sugar in metaphor of sugar content of a refresh drink isolated on blue background in healthy lifestyle improves mental clarity\" width=\"350\" height=\"256\" \/>Sugary drinks do help you stay hydrated, but also add unnecessary empty calories to your meal plan and hinder weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>These beverages increase cravings for additional sugary drinks and other sweet treats. Drinking plain water, or water flavored with fruit chunks, is best when weight loss, fat loss, and lower disease risks are your goals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#7 Steer Clear of Diet Drinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/diet.jpg\" alt=\"diet soda hydration and weight loss\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/>Diet sodas and other artificially-sweetened drinks can help hydrate you, but diet drinks aren\u2019t the best choice for weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because while many diet drinks are calorie-free, they taste sweet and can induce cravings for sweets and other sugary foods and drinks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4446768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studies<\/a> show that diet soft drinks are associated with larger waists.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Dehydration the Reason I\u2019m Not Losing Weight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re eating right and exercising regularly but still not dropping weight, you may be drinking too little water. However, dehydration isn't the only reason weight loss doesn't happen for many men. Other reasons for ineffective weight loss can\u00a0 include:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1 You\u2019re Not Getting Enough Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re drinking enough water, weight loss may not happen if you\u2019re getting too little sleep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stock-image-178811028-s-2015.jpg\" alt=\"man sleeping at work hydration and weight loss\" width=\"350\" height=\"225\" \/>The reason is because chronic sleep deprivation changes hormones within your body responsible for appetite, increasing hunger and sugar cravings and hindering weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to sleep <strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/how_much_sleep.html\">7-9 hours<\/a> <\/strong>each night, which is the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 You\u2019re Eating Too Many Calories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Drinking plenty of water helps reduce your overall calorie intake for weight loss, but doesn\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll shed pounds if you\u2019re eating too many calories due to poor food choices.<\/p>\n<p>Men seeking weight loss often require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/eat\/calories.htm\"><strong>1,500-1,800 calories<\/strong><\/a> daily. However, individual weight loss calorie requirements vary based on your usual intake.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to reduce your current energy intake by <strong>500-1,000 calories<\/strong> daily to effectively drop 1-2 pounds per week and keep it off long term.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 You\u2019re Chronically Stressed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As with sleep deprivation, chronic stress alters your body\u2019s hormone levels, which can increase hunger and food cravings.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re drinking plenty of water, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5373497\/\">studies<\/a> show that hormone fluctuations associated with stress can lead to weight gain.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t always avoid stressful situations, but do your best to de-stress by working out regularly, getting outdoors, and not overbooking your schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4 You\u2019re Sitting Too Much<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Working out regularly doesn't mean you\u2019re on your feet as much as you should be for effective weight loss. If you have a 40+ hour per week desk job, move around as much as you can throughout the day, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4571074\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studies<\/a> show long time periods spent sitting are associated with higher body mass indexes in men.<\/p>\n<p>Try a sit-stand desk at work or take regular walking (or stair climbing) breaks throughout the day to stay as active as possible. If you\u2019re sitting at a work desk longer than you\u2019d like to during the day, choose active hobbies at home in addition to regular workouts, vs. television viewing or social media screen time.<\/p>\n<h3>#5 Your Hormone Levels Aren't Balanced<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/stock-vector-193000914-s-2015.jpg\" alt=\"cortisol release\" width=\"350\" height=\"348\" \/>In addition to hormone imbalances caused by stress and sleep deprivation, other hormone problems can occur in men that hinder weight loss even if you're drinking plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>For example, men over 40 might have low testosterone levels or thyroid hormone imbalances that make weight and fat loss much more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Have your doctor check hormone levels to rule out an imbalance if you struggle with weight loss despite being hydrated, eating healthy, and working out regularly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#6 You Haven't 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Make healthy Eating Easy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Improve your mindset & Discipline<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Effective Workouts for Men 40+<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas 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\u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Is the Fit Father Project (FF30X) Right for Me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/ff30x-letter-v1-ppc\/\">FF30X<\/a> is a weight loss plan specifically designed for busy dads over 40.<\/strong> It offers men the motivational support needed to stay on track with weight loss and healthy weight management long term.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll drink plenty of water when signing up for FF30X, but will also eat a good mix of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, healthy protein foods, nuts, seeds, and other heart-healthy fats. <strong>It's a program designed meets each father's individual needs.<\/strong> For example, if you're always on the go, your FF30X healthy meal plans can be too!<\/p>\n<p>With FF30X, you\u2019ll receive fat-burning and muscle-building workouts to meet weight and fat loss goals, while building muscle in all the right places to achieve the physique you desire in a short time period. <strong>Choosing a weight loss program you can stick with long term is the key to success.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nDrinking about 16 cups, or 1 gallon, of water daily is a good place to begin when hydration and weight loss is your goal. <strong>Divide your body weight in pounds by 2 and add 32 to that number to calculate the amount of ounces for your individual hydration needs.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you\u2019re ready for help with the next step in your weight loss journey to get real results despite a busy schedule, sign up for the Fit Father Project's:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fit-father-fat-loss-meal-plan-300.png\" alt=\"fit father fat loss meal plan - 300\" width=\"223\" height=\"259\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1-day meal plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fat-burning workout<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-muscle-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">muscle-building workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes all you need is some guidance and motivational support to take weight and fat loss to the next level! Give FF30X a try to find out how easy drinking water for hydration and weight loss can be!<\/p>\n<div class=\"paper-wrap-ads one_day_meal_plan\"><div class=\"side-img show-mobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/one_day_meal.png\" alt=\"1 day meal plan\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"left-side-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><h3>Here\u2019s A Free Weight Loss Meal Plan For Busy Men 40+<\/h3><\/a><div class=\"side-img  hide-mobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/one_day_meal.png\" alt=\"1 day meal plan\"\/><\/a><\/div><h5>Discover exactly what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to lose belly fat & feel energized 24\/7 without hard dieting...<\/h5><div class=\"side-msg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/get-free-meal-plan\/?utm_source=site&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=hydration-and-weight-loss-whats-the-link&utm_content=1DMP Banner&utm_campaign=optin\" class=\"link-wrap\" target=\"_blank\">Download this Free Meal Plan here. \nJoin over 400,000 other guys 40+ using this meal plan to lose weight&nbsp;\u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"bottom-box author-box-wrap auth9\">\n    <div class=\"author-info\">\n        \n    <div class=\"author-img\"><div class=\"a-thumb\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052cc35c68977b06470bb1c87c9d5923e921887ed2680c67669e32760bea7b5d?s=150&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052cc35c68977b06470bb1c87c9d5923e921887ed2680c67669e32760bea7b5d?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-150 photo' height='150' width='150' \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <div class=\"author-details\">\n        <h3>Erin Coleman, <span class=\"ajob\">B.S.&nbsp;Nutritional&nbsp;Science, R.D., L.D. <br><span>Writer,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n   <h3><\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Erin Coleman is a registered and licensed dietitian with over 15 years of freelance writing experience.<\/p>\n<p>She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed her dietetic internship at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to beginning her career in medical content writing, Erin worked as Health Educator for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Internal Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Her published work appears on hundreds of health and fitness websites, and she\u2019s currently working on publishing her first book! Erin is a wife, and a Mom to two beautiful children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n   <div class=\"newff30xsalesbox\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"40016\" class=\"elementor elementor-40016\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de25df1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de25df1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff7fbd7\" data-id=\"ff7fbd7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0bd5b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0bd5b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join our <u>6-Week Doctor Designed Health Program<\/u>. You'll Gain Foundational Health for the <em>Rest of Life.<\/em><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7011bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7011bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The FOUNDATIONS Program is created by Dr. Anthony Balduzzi for <u>Men 40+<\/u> who want Lifelong Health.<\/b><\/p><p>In just 6-Weeks following FOUNDATIONS, you'll experience:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1324fe4 elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1324fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Rapid decrease in body fat<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Dramatically improved energy levels<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Greater mental sharpness & clarity<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Muscle gains & better cardiovascular fitness<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Decreased inflammation & pain<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Renewed motivation & greater focus on health.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4e51a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b4e51a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/foundations\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-1024x515.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-40017\" alt=\"Sb Devices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-600x302.png 600w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-752x378.png 752w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19fd72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e19fd72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>FOUNDATIONS has <u>transformed 60,000 lives<\/u>! Are you ready to experience true lasting health & results?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b90bb1 elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5b90bb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">We'll help you drop unhealthy habits <em>forever<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">We'll show you the EASIEST way to eat healthy for life.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You get Doctor-Designed Workouts for Men 40+<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You gain Daily Accountability & support from our team of doctors & certified personal trainers.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc91c64 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fc91c64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/foundations\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">LEARN MORE ABOUT FOUNDATIONS \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6231ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6231ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/foundations\">If you're tired of &#8220;fad diets&#8221; & &#8220;quick fixes&#8221; and you're ready for REAL TRANSFORMATION, then FOUNDATIONS is your answer (learn more) \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n*Please know that weight loss results & health changes\/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. 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