Article: When you lose fat, you don't necessarily lose muscle — and muscle weighs more than fat. So consider that number on the scale arbitrary — it's much more about how you look and feel. That said, checking in on the scale at least once a week does seem to benefit long-term weight loss plans.  So, don't throw away your scale, but do find the frequency that works for you. People under excess stress tend to make less healthy food choices, and they may also burn fat more slowly. Excessive stress is bad for your skin, it's bad for your sleep, it's bad for relationships — it's just bad overall. So find a healthy way to get rid of it! You'll feel better no matter how much it helps you in losing subcutaneous and visceral body fat. Many people find success in reducing stress through meditation and yoga. But maybe long walks in the park or listening to relaxing music will do the trick for you. Keep trying until you find what works. While everyone's needs vary, plan to aim for around 7-9 hours a night. You may think that sleep would be counterproductive in losing fat, but properly rested bodies tend to process carbs more efficiently. Also, if you're not properly rested, you start craving sugar. Your hormone levels (cortisol, ghrelin, and insulin) go of out of whack and your body starts clinging onto fats and sugars left and right. Prevent this by getting the sleep you need. Even the slightest amount of activity is better than none at all. Studies show that fidgeters, on average, weigh less. Non-fidgeters are even more likely to store calories as fat. So in addition to cleaning the house, walking the dog, and parking on the far side of the parking lot, find time to fidget, if that's your kind of thing! Little opportunities can always be had. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go around the grocery store in the most inefficient way possible. Fake out your chair by not quite sitting down — that is, by doing squats. This stuff adds up without you even realizing it.
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Stay off the scale if it helps your motivation. Find ways to reduce your stress. Get enough sleep. Get active in small ways.
Article: If your water contains a lot of minerals, especially calcium, you can remedy the unpleasant taste by boiling the water before drinking. Fill a clean pot or kettle with water and place it on a stove burner set to high. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes. If you aren't sure if your water is hard, or if you want more specific information about the  minerals in your water, test it with water hardness testing strips. You can pick up testing strips at your local hardware store. Turn the heat off and allow the water to cool completely. You’ll likely see white sediment gather on the bottom of the pot or kettle. This sediment is made up of insoluble minerals, which can't be boiled away. Use a baster, siphon, or ladle to transfer the water to a clean container.  Although it's not harmful, try to avoid as much sediment as you can during the transfer.  Letting the sediment settle on the bottom first allows you to easily remove the clear water while leaving most of the sediment behind. Boiling water can cause it to taste flat. Pouring it back and forth between 2 clean containers for a few minutes will restore oxygen to the water, improving its taste. If you drink water straight from the tap often, boiling it every time may become a nuisance. Instead, try using a drinking water filter to purify your water before drinking it. Some filters attach directly to faucets, while others act as filters for pitchers. Water treated with a filter often has a better taste.  These filters can be bought at most grocery stores and general retailers. Look for systems that have a secondary filter, like one made from carbon or that uses reverse osmosis, to ensure contaminants are being removed from your water.
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Boil away impurities. Transfer the clean water to a container. Pour the boiled water back and forth between 2 containers. Remove impurities with a drinking water filter.