LEMON WATER

**luper2b** · March 15th, 2010, 04:23 PM

OK I TRIED THE LEMON WATER OVER THE WEEKEND. I MIXED 2 OZ WITH A QUART OF WATER. I GAGGED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE TRYING TO DRINK IT. I ONLY GOT ABOUT 8 OZ DOWN. I JUST WANTED TO TOUCH BASE WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE TRIED IT, AND TO SEE HOW STRONG YOU MADE IT, AND WHAT YOU THOUGHT. I WAS THINKING OF DILUTING MINE OUT ALOT MORE. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT THOUGH. ANY THOUGHTS ANYONE?

**cecebean** · March 15th, 2010, 07:42 PM

I love lemon water, but if you cant stand the taste you can use 'stevia' to sweeten it. It as a natural plant extract sweetener that is low in calories. The grocery store sells a product called Truvia made from that. It would be more like drinking lemonade.

**luper2b** · March 15th, 2010, 07:58 PM

HI CECEBEAN,
I DO USE TRUVIA, BUT DIDN'T PUT IT IN THE WATER. I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO. WHAT ARE THE AMOUNTS OF LEMON JUICE VS WATER THAT YOU USE.

**Kim jennings** · March 16th, 2010, 09:46 AM

Okay I am out of the loope. Was sick and asleep most of the day yesterday. Please fill me in.
Thanks,
Kim

**HopefulHeather** · March 16th, 2010, 11:38 AM

I have been drinking lemon water every day for over a year.

I asked my doctor if this was bad for me in any way, and she said, she couldn't think of a reason why, as long as I wasn't having any stomach problems (heart burn) which I do not.

I purchase the minute maid frozen 100% lemon juice concentrate in the freezer section at the grocery store. It says on it juice of 7 lemons. I keep 1 or 2 in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. (not that real lemon stuff, read the label that has something in it so it can be on the shelf)

I don't measure mine. I thought it was really sour at first, but I have come to really enjoy it (and look forward to it) I don't pre-mix mine.

I pour a glass of water, and then grab my little lemon bottle from the fridge and shake it up and put a squirt in. Sometimes it is stronger than others.

I don't drink anything but water, so for me this is the only flavoring. I don't add a sweetener. I really like the tangy lemon in cold water.

Most of the benefits I have seen from this mainly come from drinking more water. My skin seems clearer when my hormones aren't fighting so hard with me. I don't have the water retention problems I used to have at all. Even during ToM my bloating is nothing compared to what it used to be. My ankles used to swell so much it hurt to walk or stand, and now I don't notice any water retention.

Lemon is a natural diuretic so I am certain that helps some for the bloating.

It has a lot of vitamin C, and I don't want to jinx myself, but I haven't had a cold since I started drinking lemon water daily.

So since I have come to really like it, I drink more water than I did. That in itself is a bonus.

**lizmcgarry** · March 16th, 2010, 12:41 PM

Minute made concentrate has sugar in it!!!!! Sugar = hips

**FLchick** · March 16th, 2010, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by lizmcgarry

Minute made concentrate has sugar in it!!!!! Sugar = hips

I know you like to point out sugar/carbs = fat, etc. but you are wrong. I have the Minute Maid Lemon Juice concentrate right here and under ingredients it reads: Pure Filtered Water, Lemon Juice......not a bit of sugar.

**luper2b** · March 16th, 2010, 09:03 PM

YEAH I AGREE, I THINK YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT CONCENTRATED LEMONADE. WE ARE REFERRING TO MINUTE MAIDS CONCENTRATED 100% LEMON JUICE = TO 7 LEMONS. NO SUGAR. AND I TRIED IT AGAIN THIS EVENING WITH JUST A FEW DROPS, AND THAT WAS MUCH BETTER. I THINK I WAS TRYING TO START OUT WAY TO STRONG. IT MAY NOT BE THAT EFFECTIVE THIS WEAK, BUT I AM WILLING TO TRY IT, AND MAYBE WORK MY WAY UP.

**HopefulHeather** · March 17th, 2010, 12:02 AM

Yeah what they said, sugar gives me bad headaches and other things.

I'm glad just a little bit worked. idk I really like it.

**Princess One** · March 17th, 2010, 05:41 AM

I drink Lemon water too. I actually cut and squeeze a fresh wedge daily. I think it helps me drink more water. I am even more type-A in that I also use the same water bottle everyday. I think it is a mental thing, but I can drink more water w/ it. Also try limes and oranges. I love them too!

**going2looseit** · March 20th, 2010, 03:23 PM

I love this Lemon Juice , use to have it every day ..My kids like it as too !
only don side is it is now it is hard to keep in the frig ..
Probably need to buy a case of it

Sadly not all stores in our area carry it .

Ingredients: Pure Filtered Water, Concentrated Lemon Juice.

Usage Directions / Dosage: Thaw--Store in refrigerator. Keep in refrigerator for 8 weeks. Do no dilute. This product is full strength. Two tablespoons equal the juice of one medium-size lemon.