I did not go into this ACV experiment looking for a miracle drink. I was hoping for something to help me on my journey. There's not a big difference to report, but it's only been one week. I've also gotten my butt in gear in other aspects so I can't give ACV the sole credit for what I've found, but it very well may be part of it. Here's this week's break down.
The routine: 1Tbs ACV, 1 Tbs lemon juice, generous squirt of honey and 12 oz water drunk twice daily. It's the first thing I drink when I wake up and I drink a second glass right after dinner.
1- Weight loss of one pound. That's more than I've managed to drop in a single week for a month now, so that's good.
2- Noticeable reduction of mucus. I'm that nerdy Daniel Jackson type who is always sneezing and blowing my nose.... not this week! I've had these types of results with lemon juice before so I'm 99% sure this is due to the drink.
3- Noticeable lack of cravings. I've got no idea how this one works, but I have not had any cravings at all this week. Usually on my once a week cheat day I grab a frozen pizza and that's my food or the day. I look forward to pizza day all week. Yesterday was cheat day and the only thing I really cheated with was I had wine with dinner. I even tried to convince myself I wanted pizza or something else as unhealthy. It was grocery store day.... the pizza was right there, as were cookies, donuts, dumplings..... None of it appealed to me. I don't know why, but I'll take it!
4- I'm sleeping better. Again, no idea how or why, but it is what it is. I fall asleep more easily and sleep through the night. Usually it takes me forever to fall asleep and I wake up several times.
5- (sorry in advance) Poop. Maybe this is part of the 'detox' benefits, or digestion, or witchcraft.... but there is more frequent movement in the bowel region. I've started taking a spoonfull of chia seed before bed, but I know that kind of poop, ACV is a different kind.
6- My nails are prettier. My nails appear clearer, stronger, and my cuticles are softer.
7- (sorry in advance again) *ahem* Personal freshness. Not going into too much detail, I've noticed a positive difference. Just saying.
As I said in my first ACV post, I'm not a doctor and I have no medical training. These are just my personal observations. And so far, I'm liking what I'm feeling and seeing. I'm going to continue and will check in next week to let you know how it goes.
The routine: 1Tbs ACV, 1 Tbs lemon juice, generous squirt of honey and 12 oz water drunk twice daily. It's the first thing I drink when I wake up and I drink a second glass right after dinner.
1- Weight loss of one pound. That's more than I've managed to drop in a single week for a month now, so that's good.
2- Noticeable reduction of mucus. I'm that nerdy Daniel Jackson type who is always sneezing and blowing my nose.... not this week! I've had these types of results with lemon juice before so I'm 99% sure this is due to the drink.
3- Noticeable lack of cravings. I've got no idea how this one works, but I have not had any cravings at all this week. Usually on my once a week cheat day I grab a frozen pizza and that's my food or the day. I look forward to pizza day all week. Yesterday was cheat day and the only thing I really cheated with was I had wine with dinner. I even tried to convince myself I wanted pizza or something else as unhealthy. It was grocery store day.... the pizza was right there, as were cookies, donuts, dumplings..... None of it appealed to me. I don't know why, but I'll take it!
4- I'm sleeping better. Again, no idea how or why, but it is what it is. I fall asleep more easily and sleep through the night. Usually it takes me forever to fall asleep and I wake up several times.
5- (sorry in advance) Poop. Maybe this is part of the 'detox' benefits, or digestion, or witchcraft.... but there is more frequent movement in the bowel region. I've started taking a spoonfull of chia seed before bed, but I know that kind of poop, ACV is a different kind.
6- My nails are prettier. My nails appear clearer, stronger, and my cuticles are softer.
7- (sorry in advance again) *ahem* Personal freshness. Not going into too much detail, I've noticed a positive difference. Just saying.
As I said in my first ACV post, I'm not a doctor and I have no medical training. These are just my personal observations. And so far, I'm liking what I'm feeling and seeing. I'm going to continue and will check in next week to let you know how it goes.
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