I made a New Year's Resolution to give up soda-permanently. I lasted less than twelve hours. I am still in the slow process of giving it up. Some days I drink less than normal while others I drink more than I should. Two days ago I set a 'drinking' schedule to incorporate water into my diet. The first day I was successful but no so much on the second. At one point I thought of buying lemons to help make water easier to imbibe. Ironically while I was perusing Pinterest today I came across the remainder of the post. I haven't fully researched everything within this but at a certain level I agree with what is written. I'll write more later when the switch from soda to water becomes permanent. BTW- here's the water schedule (each glass is 8 oz) 1. 30 minutes after breakfast. 2. 30 minutes before working out. 3. 30 minutes after workout 4. before lunch 5. with lunch 6. before dinner 7. with dinner 8. @8 p.m. Today-aerobic-treadmill. 30 minutes walking. Ab work- 2x25 leg lifts. 2x 25 crunches while watching Lost Season1Ep 5.
5 Reasons To Drink Lemon Water
1. It balances pH--Lemon is an acidic food, but once metabolized, it becomes alkaline.
2. It keeps skin clear and glowing! Hydration from drinking lemon water is great for moisturizing our skin from the inside out. Lemon also contains lots of Vitamin C, which helps with wrinkles and blemishes.
3. It kick starts the digestive system--a big glass of lemon water is a great way to start the day. It encourages the liver to produce bile which in turn aids in digestion. It increases urination which helps purify it. It also helps with heartburn and constipation.
4. It helps with weight loss--Keeping the body in an alkaline state helps people lose weight faster. Lemons are high in fiber pectin, which helps keep one full, longer. They also have a diuretic effect, which helps with water weight gain.
5 It helps control the coffee and soda pop habit--
Lemon Spritzers
Use 1/2 lemon, add ice to a 24 ounce mason jar, and add water to the top.
*Tip..use a straw to keep the acidic lemon off your teeth. (Remember, it is acidic until digested, then it turns alkaline)
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