Drink up!
The second thing I do every single morning upon rising, is squeeze half of a fresh lemon into a 16 ounce glass of cold water and drink it down. I do this while my coffee is brewing and since our coffee maker is pretty quick, it encourages me to drink it all down rather quickly. While I have been doing this for years, mostly as a way to make sure I am hydrated before I start my day working (working out) but the benefits are many and I believe it’s a practice that would benefit everyone.
Benefits abound…
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Drinking water on an empty stomach stimulates your organs, basically waking them up.
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Drinking water first thing in the morning works as a detox to remove waste that accumulates while you sleep.
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A tall glass of water first thing in the morning will cleanse your digestive system and make it easier for your body to absorb nutrients.
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That first glass of water in the morning will stimulate the production of blood cells and muscle.
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Since water serves to detox waste and toxins, your first glass of water in the morning will have a positive effect on your skin, leaving it looking more healthy.
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Kick off the day with a tall one and it will help balance your lymphatic system.
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And perhaps, my favorite of all…starting the day with a 16 ounce glass of water can boost your metabolism up to a whopping 24%, helping you lose excess weight.
Forget the milk
Water does a body good. Consider waking and drinking and all these benefits will belong to you!
