What happened to me when I started drinking lemon water

The power of lemon water is real! I was a skeptic but now I’m a believer. Read on to find out why!

I started drinking lemon water about 5 months ago because I had read of all the benefits associated with it. I was struggling with post baby weight and not really feeling my best. I knew that it all stemmed with what I was putting in my body because I wasn’t watching what I ate and really not exercising all that much besides the occasional walk. So as much as I cringe at the thought of downing a glass of warm sour lemon water first thing in the morning, I sucked it up and did it.

This is what happened to me after a few months of drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning.

1. I got rid of excess water and bloating. I didn’t realize how much water I was retaining and the proof was in the amount of bathroom trips I would take throughout the day.
2. I started to see clearer skin and was seeing less breakouts. Apparently this is due to the vitamin C.
3. It helped me flush my digestive system and I became more regular (TMI?).
4. It hydrated my body. I noticed that my skin and lips weren’t as dry as they used to be.
5. I felt an increase in my energy levels throughout the day. I didn’t need caffeine as much (although I still drink my occasional black coffee).
6. I lost weight. At one point, I lost 4 pounds in 1 week  in addition to eating a healthy diet and exercise.
7. It helped to strengthen my immune system. I was getting fewer colds and did not get sick even when the kids caught a cold. In the past when the kids would get sick, I immediately would catch it from them.
8. It helped regulate my blood pressure. I suffered from postpartum pre-eclamsia when I gave birth to Emilia and for months I was on blood pressure medication to help regulate it and keep it down. When I started drinking lemon water, I noticed that my blood pressure was improving quite significantly. I am positive it was due to the combination of healthy eating, exercise and lemon water.
9. It helped to suppress my hunger. You’re supposed to wait 20 minutes after drinking lemon water before you eat or drink anything. What I found was when I was ready to eat, I wasn’t feeling famished like I did in the past. A cup of black coffee and two scrambled eggs was sufficient for my breakfast and would tie me over until lunch time.
10. It helped me stick to a routine and kicked my day off on a healthy start. I was more cognizant of eating a healthier diet throughout the day.

Have you tried drinking lemon water in the morning? I’m telling you, it is amazing what it does to your body in just a few short months. I’m sure there are way more benefits that what I’ve listed here. I would love to hear your experience so leave me a comment below!