Honey & Cinnamon Drink

As Biden would say it's a bunch of malarkey

I hope I am posting this under the right category, if not I apologize.


So I was wondering if anyone has tried the honey & cinnamon drink that claims to aid in weight loss? I have kind of hit a plateau so I was browsing for natural ways to get past this because I don't want to resort to harmful supplements & I came across dozens of sites which claim that if you mix cinnamon & honey with water and drink a half a cup when you wake up & a half hour before bed that it will aid in weight loss and prevent fat from sticking. Does anyone know if there is any truth to these claims? Has anyone tried it?

PS: Here is a link to a website which can better explain what I am talking about: http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/How_to_Lose_Weight_Using_Cinnamon_Powder_and_Honey

Can you define what you mean by plateau?

Also....the only thing I know that keeps fat from sticking is teflon and Pam cooking spray...and I'm not going to drink half a glass of either of those.

Just stick with a calorie deficit, do some exercise, wait for results, rinse, rest, repeat.

I know exactly what you are talking about. I tried doing some of the honey and cinnamon ideas once but I wasn't watching what I ate at the time so I don't believe it affected me any. I think some of these natural ideas can be good for the body, but I think because there is such a weight loss craze that if something shows weight loss even over say 6mos-1yr they tout it as a possible weight loss suggestion.

I don't think the drink is going to do what you are looking for it to do. Nothing works immediately.

I would change up you exercise routine or maybe cut back on the exercise for a week. Also remember that what you are doing right now is not going to reflect on your body right away. It takes a few days for the body to register the changes in diet and exercise. What I did last week has now hit me in the last couple days.

I'm not sure about keeping fat from sticking but cinnamon is great to keep your sugar levels stable. Also honey (raw honey, see if you can find a honey farm or check whole foods because the stuff on grocery shelves is overheated and watered down) is great for you as long as you don't go overboard. So while I'm not sure about people's claims on the mixture, it's not going to hurt you and worth a try.

By plateau I mean my goal was to loose 40lbs... I've lost 20 so far & can't seem to loose more no matter what I do. I have been very strict with counting my calories, I exercise religiously every day and when I'm not exercising I am still very active from the time I wake up until the time I go to bed. I'm not sure what else to do at this point.

Are you eating back your exercise calories? If you aren't getting enough calories, it can slow your progress.

By plateau I mean my goal was to loose 40lbs... I've lost 20 so far & can't seem to loose more no matter what I do. I have been very strict with counting my calories, I exercise religiously every day and when I'm not exercising I am still very active from the time I wake up until the time I go to bed. I'm not sure what else to do at this point.

Are you eating back your exercise calories? If you aren't getting enough calories, it can slow your progress.

No I don't eat them back because to my understanding to loose weight you need a calorie deficit which would be created by the calories I burn beyond what I eat, if I wanted to maintain my current weight then I would eat what I have burned.

The calorie goal that MFP gives you has a calorie deficit built into it so that you should lose regardless of whether you do any exercise or not. The goal it gives you is based on the assumption that you will log exercise and eat those calories back, otherwise it would give you a higher calorie goal with planned exercise already factored in.

I just want to know has anyone done this and it worked? ... I've been hearing a lot about it lately.

"Cinnamon and Honey formula for weight loss:
This should be prepared at night before going to bed.

1. Use 1 part cinnamon to 2 parts raw honey. 1/2 tsp cinnamon to 1 tsp honey is recommended but can use more or less as long as in the ratio of 1 to 2. --- so 1 tsp cinnamon to 2 tsp raw honey is ok too as an example.

2. Boil 1 cup...that is 8 oz of water.

3. Pour water over cinnamon and cover and let it steep for 1/2 hour..(30 minutes)

4. Add honey now that it has cooled. Never add honey when it is hot as the heat will destroy the enzymes and other nutrients in the raw honey.

5. Drink 1/2 of this directly before going to bed. The other 1/2 should be covered and refrigerated.

6. In the morning drink the other half that you refirgerated...but do not re-heat it...drink it cold or at room temp only.

Do not add anything else to this recipe. No lemon, no lime, no vinegar. It is not necessary to drink it more time in a day...it is only effective on an empty stomach and primarily at night.

This works for most people. Inches are lost before any measurement on the scales. This program will cause significant inches lost...but you will reach a plateau and may not lose anymore. This is because the cinnamon and honey cause a cleansing effect in the digestive tract and cleans out parasites and other fungus and bacteria that slow down the digestion...causing a toxic build up. (Lowers pH) Once this is all cleaned out then you will most likely have the weight loss slow down."

I just want to know has anyone done this and it worked? ... I've been hearing a lot about it lately.

"Cinnamon and Honey formula for weight loss:
This should be prepared at night before going to bed.

1. Use 1 part cinnamon to 2 parts raw honey. 1/2 tsp cinnamon to 1 tsp honey is recommended but can use more or less as long as in the ratio of 1 to 2. --- so 1 tsp cinnamon to 2 tsp raw honey is ok too as an example.

2. Boil 1 cup...that is 8 oz of water.

3. Pour water over cinnamon and cover and let it steep for 1/2 hour..(30 minutes)

4. Add honey now that it has cooled. Never add honey when it is hot as the heat will destroy the enzymes and other nutrients in the raw honey.

5. Drink 1/2 of this directly before going to bed. The other 1/2 should be covered and refrigerated.

6. In the morning drink the other half that you refirgerated...but do not re-heat it...drink it cold or at room temp only.

Do not add anything else to this recipe. No lemon, no lime, no vinegar. It is not necessary to drink it more time in a day...it is only effective on an empty stomach and primarily at night.

This works for most people. Inches are lost before any measurement on the scales. This program will cause significant inches lost...but you will reach a plateau and may not lose anymore. This is because the cinnamon and honey cause a cleansing effect in the digestive tract and cleans out parasites and other fungus and bacteria that slow down the digestion...causing a toxic build up. (Lowers pH) Once this is all cleaned out then you will most likely have the weight loss slow down."

You know what causes significant inch loss? A moderate calorie deficit and time. You can help it along with a balanced, nutritious diet, and regular exercise. If you're up for it, strength training could be the cherry on top. That's what works, it just takes a bit more effort and patience than a special drink, so it's not quite so attractive.

Your body doesn't need internal "cleansing". Unless you have particular medical problems, your liver, kidneys, lungs and digestive system should work just fine to get rid of waste.

I started drinking this drink prepared as recommended and in the amount recommended and I am thrilled to say it completely shut my appetite DOWN. I was having problems with stress eating. Eating like a chain smoker smokes. I was putting on weight rapidly. That has come to a screeching halt. I feel better overall and I literally have to force myself to eat at regular meal times. I thank God I came across the information at just the right time. Eating everything in sight was making me feel hopeless and very tired.

Yeah, anything that claims that parasites and fungus are keeping you from losing weight is quackery at its finest. Go ahead and drink this stuff if you want to, but it's not going to help you lose weight.

I was just googling it and it says to only use CEYLON cinnamon because it's healthier for you than the cheaper stuff called cassia cinnamon .... Cassia cinnamon thins the blood and can cause cancer.. if taken too much. If you're using cassia cinnamon use less than a 1tsp a day. I'm trying this cinnamon honey thing tonight.. we'll see what happens in a week...

I am using the honey & cinnamon drink because I have heard it eases arthritis pain which I am really stuggling with. My hope is that If I can feel better I will exercise more. I am walking now for exercise and I love that. I've only been using the tea for a few days but today I am not having much pain at all!! Keep moving and don't give up! It's a lifestyle change not a quick fix for sure!

I started drinking this tea two days ago and i just don't feel hungry. I take only a shake with 2 teaspoons of steel cut oats, 120 ml of light soy milk , 120 ml of skimmed milk and I add 4/1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.It tastes better that way. I do not have cravings for sweet things anymore. And I feel full till the lunch.Feel much lighter and Great. I am going to continue this until I see some results.

One of my co-workers swears by this drink and says that it really does help with losing weight. I'm actually going to try this tonight and will hopefully have results in a week or two.

P.S. the drink isn't supposed to taste good, so if you want to try this out, don't think it's going to taste like sugar and rainbows.