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mycrazy8splus1
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I am slowing down in my weight loss. I'm on cycle 3 right now. I plan to redo cycle 1 as soon as cycle 3 is done. I feel I need to reset again. I got a bit off. I had a friend die, school start, finacial issues....lots of stress. I will keep plugging along for this cycle though.
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started cycle 1 (again) today. I feel better this time. Better prepared. That hot water with lemon is getting easier to choke down too! LOL0
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What is the lemon water really supposed to do for you? (Other than make me gag of course)
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1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolized.
3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet (see #2) lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.
7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you don't over do the lemon.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.
9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.0 -
Do you use a fresh lemon or bottled lemon juice? I am on c1d10 and only did the hot lemon water one time and it made me gag so I have not done it again. Do you always drink it hot?0
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I use a fresh lemon (I started with just a small slice and increased it a bit more each week to get use to the taste) and hot water.0
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I have to admit I didn't do the lemon water at all, the thought of it made me gag...but I will start doing it! Great set of reasons to start drinking the lemon water that you have put together!I use a fresh lemon (I started with just a small slice and increased it a bit more each week to get use to the taste) and hot water.0
