Easy New Year Detox Tip #1 - Lemons

It's the same routine year after year... the new year rolls around and everyone makes bold resolutions and almost everyone jumps on the detox band wagon.  Juicing cleanses, strict diets, etc. etc.   They last for what... a week?  Two weeks?  I know that in the past I have made grand statements and not followed through... so this year I'm thinking about smaller things I can do... not necessarily to detox, since scientists are currently debunking the fact that you can "detox" your body, but little things I can do to refresh my body.  These are incredibly simple ideas, but the simpler the better - then maybe I'll actually follow through!  I'll be sharing one tip per week for the first 5 weeks of the new year, as well as freebies, incentives, and giveaways to keep you motivated!

Detox Tip #1

Drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning

Why lemon?

- Helps flush out toxins

- Prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne

- Promotes weight loss

- Helps reduce pain and inflammation

- Is a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium
- And many more benefits!
- Check out these sites for more info: http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water, http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/experts-weigh-health-benefits-hot-lemon-water/story?id=24967752, http://www.livestrong.com/article/344373-lemon-juice-hot-water-for-weight-loss/

Freebies?

Maybe this free printable will be a good reminder that you need to drink your lemon water.  Print on card stock and mount on a clipboard, put in a frame, or simply stick it up with washi tape.  Either way, I think it would look beautiful hung up in a kitchen!

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Here is another vintage printable.  Feel free to download and use for personal use only.

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This lemon garland is so cute!  Click on the Source link to download for free.

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How cute are these free patterns?  Click on the Source link to download for free!

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This printable was intended as canning labels, but I think it's cute as is.  Write your favorite motivational quote on top and you have a cute little decoration!  Follow the Source link to download for free (actual download is higher resolution).

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I hope you have success with lemon water this new year!  Let me know how it goes!

Stay tuned for next week's tip and freebie!

XOXO,

Julie