Lemon Water???

LoriMcDole

Has anyone ever tried drinking lemon water first thing in the morning to help aid in weight loss? I heard it is supposed to help. Any thoughts???

tonybalony01

It helps as much as drinking a glass of plain water; or mixing apple cider vinegar in water; or eating "negative calorie" foods, or [fill in the blank with any of the old wive's tales out there].
Unfortunately, there are no short cuts to losing weight. If there were, everybody would be doing it.
The true key to weight loss is consistency and self-discipline. Find what works for you and stick to it.
On the bright side, if you add a little sweetener, you can enjoy some lemonade first thing in the morning.

JulieGirl58

I agree with Tonybalony01. But drinking a bottle of water first thing in the morning is very good for you because you wake up dehydrated and this is a good way to jump start your day.

SoDamnHungry

I bet it's tasty and good for you. But it probably won't help you lose weight faster.

NadirToZenith

Almost all the water I drink has a slice or two of lemon in it for flavor. I don't think the lemon causes weigh loss as much as the water does. Bob Harper says to drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning and then again with every meal. That makes sense because it will help you feel full plus keep you hydrated I guess.

billsica

Nishi2013

I don't know about weight loss. Lemon water with a touch of honey first thing in the morning is great for my bowels.

Contrarian

I like the taste. No, it won't make anyone lose weight.

skullshank

you mean lemonade?
yes i LOVE lemonade, and will even add a splash of citrus vodka to it on the weekends.....

or a monday morning.

TheCaren

If adding lemon makes the water more palatable then go for it. But I don't know that there is anything specific about adding lemon that will add to weight loss. The consumption of the water itself, however is very beneficial.

MG_Fit

Exactly what I was thinking.

kellywa1179

I drink it because it helps to prevent kidney stones from forming. I had to have a lodged stone surgically removed last year and would prefer to to not do that again. My urologist also said that lemons help with your immune system (vitamin c) and is a natural diruetic, which could help with shedding water weight.

SirBonerFart

lemons contain fructose which cause insulin spikes

cwolfman13

I put lemon or lime in my water all of the time...I have a soda stream so sometimes I even make it bubbly water. It does absolutely nothing for weight-loss, but it tastes great and the bubbly water I do in lieu of soda and beer (sometimes)...which in a round about way I guess does help me lose weight.

WaxMama

Lemon is great for detoxifying the liver, but you won't see any weight loss benefits from it. Otherwise we'd all have a tree in our backyards

WendyTerry420

I add citrus fruit to water from time to time because it's yummy. It's not going to help you overcome a bad diet though.

littlefrenchshrimp

I do it sometimes when I want a soda but not the calories from it. Drinking plain water all the time is boring so I actually get weight loss benefits from it

tabithaseeley

I agree water in the morning is very important, but studies have shown that caffeine in small doses (i.e 8 oz cup of black coffee, or a green tea extact vitamin) with in an hour of waking up helps jump start your metabolism. It also helps give you a skip in your step early in the day, which personally is my favorite use of caffeine.

cmcollins001

I agree water in the morning is very important, but studies have shown that caffeine in small doses (i.e 8 oz cup of black coffee, or a green tea extact vitamin) with in an hour of waking up helps jump start your metabolism. It also helps give you a skip in your step early in the day, which personally is my favorite use of caffeine.

Coffee does nothing to my metabolism, and believe me...there is never a skip in my step early in the day, on any day...ever.

CapnGordo

Try it with lime and cucumber -- but add a potato slice to offset the cucumber flavor.

mebepiglet123

I don't do it for any other reason that it is way tastier than normal water, make a hot cup of water with lemon juice squeezed into it...nice......

anne2605

I've drank tepid water with a squeeze of lemon in it every morning for the past 7 months and I also tend to drink it this way throughout the day. For me it just makes drinking plain old water more palatable. Drinking it this way encourages me drink my many glasses per day, which in turn keeps hunger pangs at bay and ensures I don't snack in between meals. Indirectly, this may help weight loss.

LoriMcDole

Thanks for the NICE answers. I didn't think it would help either, but someone had said it...so I thought I would ask just incase I was missing something.

tabithaseeley

Here try reading these...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-truth-about-caffeine.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/31/coffee-health-benefits_n_1064577.html

Lots of good information, the key is moderation and cutting out calorie adding cream and sugar.

tabithaseeley

I agree water in the morning is very important, but studies have shown that caffeine in small doses (i.e 8 oz cup of black coffee, or a green tea extact vitamin) with in an hour of waking up helps jump start your metabolism. It also helps give you a skip in your step early in the day, which personally is my favorite use of caffeine.

Coffee does nothing to my metabolism, and believe me...there is never a skip in my step early in the day, on any day...ever.

Here try reading these...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-truth-about-caffeine.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/31/coffee-health-benefits_n_1064577.html

Lots of good information, the key is moderation and cutting out calorie adding cream and sugar.

cici1028

I've heard this. I actually do it, but for a different reason. Ayurvedic science (ancient Indian/yogic health system) suggests it because lemon aids with digestion and gets things moving in the mornings.

Activate Your Innards: The Ayurvedic philosophy believes the first item you ingest sets the mood for the remainder of the day. With that thought in mind, drink a glass of lukewarm water flavored with a fresh slice of lemon or lime. Here, the Ayurvedic reasoning is twofold. The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Secondly, lemons and limes are high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/859

YogaNikki

I hear it's good for your liver...So as an avid fan of the occasional glass(es) of wine, I drink it every morning. Does it work for weight loss? I'm sure it's along the lines of just drinking water in general to keep that 'full' feeling.

campi_mama

natural diruetic, which could help with shedding water weight.

This. It's great if you are retaining water. Not a miracle "weight loss" aid though.

softwind

Try it with lime and cucumber -- but add a potato slice to offset the cucumber flavor.

Why would you want to offset the cucumber? Yum Yum...
I like lemon in water, cucumber, raspberries... Orange slices weren't very good though.

theoriginaljayne

Adding lemon:
- will not help you lose weight
- will make your water taste more delicious

fuzzieme

I do it all the time, doesn't really change my rate of weight loss but I feel much better for it and my skin is my best feature. It gets greasy on my face when I forget the lemon for a while. It certainly doesn't hurt, it's meant to be universally helpful for your whole body. I use a straw though, to protect my teeth