"When you work out, you not only tone your muscles, but strengthen your heart, organ function, bones and overall health. It's also very important to stay hydrated during a tough workout - I drink at least a gallon of water a day!"
- Dolvett Quince, The Biggest Loser trainer

"I took the four-week Brita® Challenge to help me stay on track! Drinking more water gave me more energy to work out longer, and I had fewer aches and pains!"
- Marci Crozier, Season 11 contestant

Your muscles love water! It's important to drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise. It helps you feel more energized, increases flexibility and may help alleviate muscle fatigue.

"Water is one of the basic building blocks of my nutrition routine. It is essential for all of us and involved in every function of the body. When I get dehydrated I can feel it - I even get headaches! I took the four-week Brita® Challenge and got back on track!"
- Marci Crozier, Season 11 contestant

"Drinking more water during the four weeks when I took the Brita® Challenge helped me feel better overall and significantly lessened my desire to snack. Taking the challenge gave my body the amount of water it needed to help me stay on track."
- Olivia Ward, Season 11 winner

Drinking water in place of sodas and sugary drinks is an easy way to help you cut calories! Carry a Brita® Bottle with you throughout the day as a reminder to drink more great-tasting water.

"Taking the Brita® Challenge helped curb my appetite, clear up my skin and made me feel more balanced inside and out!"
- Bernie Salazar, Season 5 contestant

"Eat light and eat often. Small meals equal a fast metabolism. And always remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. I drink at least a gallon a day."
- Dolvett Quince, The Biggest Loser trainer

Try adding sliced strawberries, raspberries, cucumber or mint to your Brita® filtered water for some refreshing flavor!

Quinoa & Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Made of nearly 95% water, lettuce is a great veggie to eat to help increase your water intake! These lettuce wraps are a healthy, low-fat and low-carb alternative to a traditional wrap, with just as much flavor. Try this delicious recipe from the kitchens of The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge: