Hot Lemon Water

How do you start your days? Are you a fan of hot water with lemon as I am?? I mean, I SWEAR by it!!! Seriously - Lemon Water really keeps me hustlin'!!

I know - it doesn't seem like it would taste great but it really is a super drink.

The combination of the lemons with the hot water really helps the body in the morning after 8+ hours of fasting. Hot lemon water helps with detoxification of the body. Lemons are a great alkaline food, which helps balance your body's pH. Hot lemon water soothes an upset stomach. The hot water helps cleanse the system, while the lemon juice helps soothe the acidity. Hot lemon water stimulates your gastrointestinal tract by waking it up to absorb nutrients. Lemon juice supports weight loss as it contains pectin, which is a soluble fiber, known for helping with weight loss.

Cut the Soda

If you drink one can of soda every week day for one year:

140 calories per can x 260 week days

=36,400 calories per year

3,500 extra calories = 1 pound of body weight

You do the math!*

*but if you don't want to, that's 10 pounds per year!