15 Benefits of Lemon Water For Weight Loss

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On a journey to get healthier? Lemon water for weight loss should be a huge part of that! Here are the benefits of lemon water for weight loss!

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Like so many of you, I became super lax about my eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning. And honestly, how could we not? My anxiety grew so high with so much unknown, we were all trapped indoors, we all became instant homeschool teachers. It’s been a rough ride.

I was pretty proud of myself for keeping up with my fitness goals, however, my eating (and if we’re being honest: drinking, too) was so horrible that I finally hit rock bottom about 3 weeks ago and knew that I needed a change of mindset. I started keto again about 3 Mondays ago and feel amazing, which is always how being on the keto diet changes my life. It’s that powerful, seriously, I could go on and on forever.

Chris and I also bought a treadmill at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak and we just bought some cool weights, an 8-pound medicine ball, and a rowing machine this week to complete (for now) our home gym. We’re on a journey to get healthier. And lemon water for weight loss is a huge part of that.

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15 Benefits of Lemon Water For Weight Loss

Lemon water is such an amazing tool for weight loss. Why? Not only does it taste delicious, but lemons are a little miracle from nature that helps you feel full, are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids (or antioxidants), and will even help you boost your immune system. Lemon water for weight loss is also a wonderful way to speed up your metabolism if you are trying to drop some pounds.

Lemon water will help you feel full, meaning you will feel less like snacking.
Flavored water makes you drink more water (Ahem: you should be drinking about a gallon a day…I know…it’s tough!)
It aids in digestion.
It will detoxify your system.
It keeps you hydrated, giving you more energy, and supporting physical performance.
Lemons are SUPER low in calories.
Lemon water helps prevent serious illnesses like kidney stones and even certain types of cancer.
Lemons help fight the common cold (the less sick you are, the more you are able to move your body!)
Lemon water gives you an electrolyte boost.
Lemon water helps to reduce both joint and muscle pain, making it a great drink for recovery after a workout.
The tart flavor of lemon water helps to curb your appetite.
Lemon water naturally reduces inflammation.
Lemon water will also help you fight off infections.
Lemon water will help lower your blood pressure.
Lemons contain potassium, which aids muscle movement and helps balance fluid levels.

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And just FYI: while the benefits of lemon water for weight loss are great, studies do show that it doesn’t have a direct impact on fat loss. So just something to think about!

XOXO,

Allison