We know you've been waiting for a Seven Eleven free Slurpee day all year — here's where to find them and what the calorie count is.

Let's get straight to the point: There are 128 ounces in a gallon, so to drink a gallon of water in one day, you'd need to drink 16 8-ounce glasses. It may seem impossible, but it could help bolster your weight-loss efforts and improve overall health.

Abnormally low thyroid hormone levels, or hypothyroidism, commonly lead to water weight gain and bloating.

Although most people drink red wine for its complex taste or ability to take the edge off a stressful day, if that daily glass of red wine suppresses your appetite or decreases your daily calorie intake it might even result in weight loss.

The traditional German diet is hearty and heavy, with potatoes, meats, breads and beer as its focal point. While every region of the country puts its own spin on the classic dishes, a focus on potatoes, serving meat with fruits instead of vegetables and drinking locally crafted beers are hallmarks of this diet.

With the flu, you'll experience a range of uncomfortable symptoms that get in the way of your daily life. Many cases of the flu are viral, which means that medication is unlikely to alleviate your symptoms.

Not only does the average soda add 150 calories to your daily caloric intake, but it can also add up to 10 teaspoons of sugar to your diet. Soda can also contain caffeine and acidic ingredients that are not good for your health in general.

Green tea's reputation as a health food is well-deserved -- it's hydrating, low in calories and packed with antioxidants. Because it's minimally processed, it's higher in beneficial catechins than oolong or black teas, with about 240 to 320 milligrams per cup of tea.

Weight loss isn't always easy. You need to eat fewer calories than your body burns to lose those excess pounds. But the mere idea of cutting back on food is often thought to lead to an almost constant state of hunger. If you've ever skipped a meal, you're no doubt familiar with that gnawing sensation.

One of the darlings of the tea world, matcha is a stone-ground green tea and a traditional staple in Japan. Now it's making a splash in the United States, with coffee shops and juice bars around the nation not only carrying it, but singing its praises.

Creatine is a compound that is naturally produced by your body and is synthesized from the three amino acids, L-arginine, L-glycine, and L-methionine in your pancreas and stored primarily in your skeletal muscles.

Aloe is a plant with several species, which contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals. One of the most commonly used species, aloe vera, benefits your metabolism when consumed as juice. It can help you lose weight by producing a laxative effect that aids in digestion.