I've been slacking a little on my running too; still getting in about 3 runs per week, but not quite as many long distance ones - it's just too darn hot and humid here!
The last few months before moving home, Landon and I had been drinking lots of warm water with lemon. We would have a glass every morning right when we woke up and one right before bed. The morning glass is the most beneficial, I hear, but it's kind of a nice, calming thing to drink before bed too. Since being home, we haven't had a single glass of lemon water and I'm really starting to feel it and miss it!
There are lots of health benefits to drinking warm lemon water in the morning....
- You're starting your day with a boost of vitamin C
- It's supposed to be great for your skin (acne and wrinkles)
- It's a natural diuretic - keeps those insides flushed out!
- It can help aid in weight loss and boost energy levels!
I would by no means say that I had dropped any pounds, was wound up with energy or had super clear skin, but it sure didn't hurt in any of those regions! My skin has been looking a little more yucky than usual, which could be from running outside in this dreaded humidity and sweat is clogging my pores, but it could be because I haven't had my lemon water lately :)
As I wrap up this post, I am enjoying a warm glass with a lemon fresh from my moms lemon tree (which I gave her as a mother's day gift about 5 years ago!)
As I wrap up this post, I am enjoying a warm glass with a lemon fresh from my moms lemon tree (which I gave her as a mother's day gift about 5 years ago!)