Lemon Water???

LoriMcDole
LoriMcDole Posts: 19
in Health and Weight Loss
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???
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  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
    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
    JulieGirl58 Posts: 158 Member
    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
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I bet it's tasty and good for you. But it probably won't help you lose weight faster.
  • NadirToZenith
    NadirToZenith Posts: 62 Member
    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
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
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  • Nishi2013
    Nishi2013 Posts: 210 Member
    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
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I like the taste. No, it won't make anyone lose weight.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    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
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    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
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
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    Exactly what I was thinking.
  • kellywa1179
    kellywa1179 Posts: 24 Member
    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
    SirBonerFart Posts: 1,185 Member
    lemons contain fructose which cause insulin spikes
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    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
    WaxMama Posts: 369 Member
    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
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    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
    littlefrenchshrimp Posts: 5
    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
    tabithaseeley Posts: 10
    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
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    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
    CapnGordo Posts: 327
    Try it with lime and cucumber -- but add a potato slice to offset the cucumber flavor.
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    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
    anne2605 Posts: 482 Member
    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
    LoriMcDole Posts: 19
    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
    tabithaseeley Posts: 10
    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
    tabithaseeley Posts: 10
    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
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    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
    YogaNikki Posts: 284 Member
    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
    campi_mama Posts: 350 Member
    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
    softwind Posts: 587 Member
    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
    theoriginaljayne Posts: 559 Member
    Adding lemon:
    - will not help you lose weight
    - will make your water taste more delicious
  • fuzzieme
    fuzzieme Posts: 454 Member
    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

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