Yes, there's a new diet in town..."FLAT BELLY DIET" (see: Prevention website or just punch in "flat belly diet" and you'll find it-the one with the "Sassy Water" recipe. Fiance and I read up on it and we don't care to shell out the $32 for the book. We feel more comfortable and happy with a Mediterranean based diet of good fats, lean meats and lotsa' fruits and veggies.

BUT I will say I'm 'stealing' ONE aspect from the "diet"...

the SASSY Water.

Here it is...

Sassy Water by Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
2 liters water (about 8.5 cups)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearment leaves

(ancient chinese secret huh!? Are you old enough to get that commercial reference!! "Ring Around The Collar,...ring around the collar!"

Everything is put in the water the night before and you let it steep. Then you drain and drink! This is day one for me and I'm (you delicate sorts, close your ears! I'm gassy and pissy!!! I'm supposedly on my way to becoming LESS bloated and a bit more flushed out.

WOW, am I glad I can stay at home because working out there would be embarrassing! You might want to wait until you have a long four day weekend and stay close to a toilet! It will become your best friend!

I'm starting off at 143....we'll see what happens.

Oh and if you don't like the taste of cucumber...fohgettaboutit! I don't mind it. Sure beats regular water of which I find a CHORE to drink!

The cukes and mint and ginger are all great for your digestion. And have been used for upset tummies for eons. The lemon I think is just to make it a bit more palatable-but I'm not totally sure on that one.

I'll check in tomorrow and tell you how I'm feeling.

Sadly, I had to say goodbye to Taylor the Trainer...I could only buy a three appointment package and that set us back $240. I'll have her come back later next month to check in on me and perhaps retool the workout she has set up for me. She's a wonderful girl! We clicked right away.