Lemon Water in Morning

mrscherry1
mrscherry1 Posts: 80
in Food and Nutrition
I have heard that drinking a glass on water with lemon juice in the morning is suppose to be good for you - has anyone else heard this "or" do this and how much do you drink and what are the benefits to this??? Always looking for any tips!! Thanks- :flowerforyou:
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  • 2gabbee
    2gabbee Posts: 374 Member
    Bump. I have heard this also. Interested in the answers!
  • mallory3411
    mallory3411 Posts: 839 Member
    It helps your liver from what I've read. I've done this daily for weeks now and don't notice a difference in weight loss at all.
  • fun4laura
    fun4laura Posts: 1
    It helps with weight loss--I have read that 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.
    It is supposed to wake up your liver and aid in better digestion.. Also great for yor skin and keeps cravings down... Now that you've brought it up, I can't believe I haven't gone back to drinking it first thing in the morning, but will start again tomorrow... Used to drink it all day and stopped for some reason... Also helped prevent hangovers...lol
  • sloew
    sloew Posts: 106 Member
    I've also heard it is great for you1! I do this in the summer but in the winter I can't seem to stay up on it. lol.. It is nice and refreshing!
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
    I have a friend that did the 17 day diet and she said thats what they recommend.
  • emc1976
    emc1976 Posts: 15
    Never heard of this but looking forward to the resposes.....
  • triplejay1
    triplejay1 Posts: 84 Member
    i take 1 oz of lemon juice each morning, I dont know if it helps me or not with losing weight, but its a good source of vitamin C, and has no calories, so it cant hurt.
  • jiggly7
    jiggly7 Posts: 6 Member
    I have heard of it too. The lemon is suppose to helps flush the toxins out of your body.
    I have also heard that taking a teaspoon of cider vinegar with a glass of water first thing in the morning is really good for you as stated by Dr. Oz in his book You On A Diet.
  • tammeegirl
    tammeegirl Posts: 27 Member
    I used to work for a diet program called LA Weight Loss.....we would tell our clients if they had a night eating out, perhaps with loads of sodium unbeknownst to them, they may have a weight gain on their next weigh in. So we would recommend they heat a cup of water as you would for tea, squeeze sliced lemons into it add a lil bit of stevia or whichever sweetener you use and it acts as a diuretic to help rid of any water retention:flowerforyou: . I do this periodically as I have grown to love the taste, its like a hot lemonade.
  • Kim259
    Kim259 Posts: 6
    And.....1 tsp of psyllium fiber after that....helps clean out all the 'junk' in your bowels....I have been doing this for a couple of weeks.....helps you to have better bowel movements too.....and you don't feel as bloated....Metamucil works exactly the same and you can get it in flavours.
  • Kim259
    Kim259 Posts: 6
    mixed in water...forgot to add that.
  • tiakarr
    tiakarr Posts: 8
    I've heard it really works, too. Now I need to go buy a lemon and try it.
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
    I've been reading a couple of books by Mark Hyman, MD. He recommends optimized liver detoxification with olive oil and lemon juice in the morning
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    It helps with weight loss--I have read that 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.
    It is supposed to wake up your liver and aid in better digestion.. Also great for yor skin and keeps cravings down... Now that you've brought it up, I can't believe I haven't gone back to drinking it first thing in the morning, but will start again tomorrow... Used to drink it all day and stopped for some reason... Also helped prevent hangovers...lol
    Now why haven't you told me before about it helping "hangovers" - lol :drinker:
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    I have heard of it too. The lemon is suppose to helps flush the toxins out of your body.
    I have also heard that taking a teaspoon of cider vinegar with a glass of water first thing in the morning is really good for you as stated by Dr. Oz in his book You On A Diet.
    That si what I thought I had heard - that it is suppose to flush the toxins out - said to do it within the first 30-60 minutes of waking up!! Do you think "lemon juice" from a bottle works the same as an actual lemon??? lol :blushing:
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    Thanks everyone - I love all the comments/tips!! :love:
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I will try this as I've just been told my liver isn't functioning properly and I feel really poorly. Worth a try whilst its natural. My father in law says it helps his stomach as he has ibs x
  • CailleachBeara
    CailleachBeara Posts: 86 Member
    I drink lemon water ever morning, I just pop a slice in my water bottle and squeeze some of the juice in as well. It's very cleansing and detoxing plus I'm getting a hit of vitamin C and some hydration straight up. in winter I make it a hot lemon drink and sometimes I put a bit honey in as well :) Highly recommended. You won't believe the difference to your skin if you make this a daily habit.
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    I find adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice - fresh or from a bottle - adds a bit of a flavour to the water, makes it easier to drink, is refreshing, and also it might reduce the need for really sweet stuff - sort of re-educate the taste buds? When I lived in the UK in the 70s a product called PLJ (Pure Lemon Juice) was very popular. Anyway, can't be bad for you :smile:
  • nefrettdo
    nefrettdo Posts: 5
    I am fairly certain that lemon juice (from the plastic lemons in the produce section) doesn't do as good a job as the regular lemons. I've seen a website on the good effects of lemon water in the morning, and it says that fresh lemons are best.
  • jennysmission
    jennysmission Posts: 391 Member
    Funny our trainer just told us about his..he wants us to take 3 lemons and peel them and put them in a blender and then add to 1 gallon of water and drink through out the day!

    He to said it rids the toxins and helps with waterweight! I started my 1st gallon today!
  • techteachergirl
    techteachergirl Posts: 161 Member
    I used to work for a diet program called LA Weight Loss.....we would tell our clients if they had a night eating out, perhaps with loads of sodium unbeknownst to them, they may have a weight gain on their next weigh in. So we would recommend they heat a cup of water as you would for tea, squeeze sliced lemons into it add a lil bit of stevia or whichever sweetener you use and it acts as a diuretic to help rid of any water retention:flowerforyou: . I do this periodically as I have grown to love the taste, its like a hot lemonade.

    I drank a lot of lemon watter when I was a client at LA weight Loss.
  • tlaker
    tlaker Posts: 82 Member
    it WORKS! it basically helps flush your system out. My friend and I just started doing this and we both lost about 4 lbs the first week...shes on week 2 and has lost 8 and her clothes are getting huge on her. as are mine....i'm going to keep it up! We do about 9 oz water w/ 2 Tbsp. lemon water...i dont use real lemons just the juice from the bottle. i dont care for lemon water so i pretty much chug it but its working so i'll put up w/ it
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    It helps with liver and digestion. It is a great way to start your day.
  • munchkinhugs
    munchkinhugs Posts: 278 Member
    Not sure but my parents drink it randomly. I think they just like the taste though because they don't have it everyday.
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
    I drink a cup of hot lemon water every morning. I bought the packets of True Lemon which is crystallized lemon juice and I use that. Also at least one other time during the day, I try to add the True Lemon to a bottle of water. It is a refreshing change from plain water.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    I have heard of it too. The lemon is suppose to helps flush the toxins out of your body.
    I have also heard that taking a teaspoon of cider vinegar with a glass of water first thing in the morning is really good for you as stated by Dr. Oz in his book You On A Diet.

    AHA! I knew there was going to be a Dr. Oz reference in this thread!
  • HealthyChicana
    HealthyChicana Posts: 26 Member
    This is highly recommended when on the Candida or Yeast-free diet. I am on that because of an overgrowth of yeast in the gut. Juice from 1/2 lemon mixed with 8 oz of cold water every other day is recommended. The only risk is that you must brush your teeth 30 minutes afterwards because the citric acid will eat at your teeth's enamel.
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    it WORKS! it basically helps flush your system out. My friend and I just started doing this and we both lost about 4 lbs the first week...shes on week 2 and has lost 8 and her clothes are getting huge on her. as are mine....i'm going to keep it up! We do about 9 oz water w/ 2 Tbsp. lemon water...i dont use real lemons just the juice from the bottle. i dont care for lemon water so i pretty much chug it but its working so i'll put up w/ it
    Thanks for responding - thats what I wasnt sure if I need fresh lemons or it it could be bottled!! Have you done anything else differently since you started doing the lemon water or do you think your weight loss is from this??:happy:
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    This is highly recommended when on the Candida or Yeast-free diet. I am on that because of an overgrowth of yeast in the gut. Juice from 1/2 lemon mixed with 8 oz of cold water every other day is recommended. The only risk is that you must brush your teeth 30 minutes afterwards because the citric acid will eat at your teeth's enamel.
    ohhhhhhh - good point about the teeth!! :bigsmile:

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