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7 Drinks that Will Make or Break Your Diet

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Updated December 28, 2012

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Sports Drinks
7 Drinks that Will Make or Break Your Diet

Do you really need your sports drink?

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Do you pay attention to the calories that you drink? You should if you are trying to lose weight. The calories that come in a glass can make or break your diet. Sports drinks are a great example.

One of the biggest weight loss workout mistakes is to drink a high calorie sports drink to rehydrate during or after your exercise session. Depending on the drink you choose, you may even end up consuming more calories than you burn during the workout. It’s true that some athletes may need specialized drinks to perform better, but for most of us, water is the best option.

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