Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

By coffeycake

Ingredients

• The drink is made of:
• 1 .Apple Cider Vinegar ( 1-2 Tablespoons)
• 2 .Fresh Squeezed lemon juice ( 1/2 lemon squeezed)
• 3 .Cinnamon ( 1 -2 teaspoons)
• 4 .Stevia to taste
• 5.24 ounces of water
• 6 .Blend in a blender before drinking

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from glutenfreewithjudee.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

I always knew that drinking apple cider vinegar is very helpful for balancing ph, cleansing toxins, etc.

I knew that lemon juice does some of the same. Cinnamon is good for balancing blood sugar, but would the concoction actually contribute to weight loss? I had also included a You Tube video from Dr. Axe who demonstrated how to make this drink in the blender and proclaimed its benefits.

After 4 weeks I am now ready to share my results:

The only thing that I changed in my diet was the "drink".
This is my pattern. Normally, I eat very healthy and light during the week, but I overeat on the weekends because we eat out and go out with friends. When I eat out, I have less control over the food I eat.

My Usual Routine Prior to Adding the Drink
So during the week, I am conscious of portion size and food choices. I kind of follow a Weight Watchers routine and lose a pound or two. On the weekends, we eat out, and I frequently eat more fattening foods and greater quantity. I have also been known to indulge in dessert on the weekend. Therefore my struggle has been that I may lose 2 pounds during the week BUT I put it back on plus on the weekend.

Therefore at the end of the month, I usually saw no results. Every weekend, I had always gained back what I lost during the week. Things changed while consuming the drink.

My Routine While having the Drink Each Morning
I did not change anything in my eating habits. The only change was drinking the drink.

The Results after 30 days
While drinking the "drink," I noticed that even though I indulged on the weekends, I didn't gain weight. However, I still had to do moderate exercise ( at least a 2-3 mile brisk walk) My weight loss from during the weekdays remained stable. So, whatever I lost during the week was maintained. Yay!!

Lost 7 pounds this month
From May 13- June 12 .. I have lost 7 pounds despite my indulgence on the weekends. I've lost about 1 and half to 2 pounds during the week and remained the same on the weekend despite eating out, having dessert, and over eating. Before the drink, I would have showed a weight gain on the weekend.( today is June 13 and I lost 1 more pound!! love this drink)
What I eat:
Upon rising: 1 orange and take a 1 hour brisk walk
After the walk: I drink my "drink" on an empty stomach ( it helps cleanse the system)
20 minutes later Breakfast: 1/4 cup cooked gluten free oatmeal , 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tsp of walnuts
Lunch: 1/2 gluten free wrap, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 scrambled egg , greens, tomato, fresh basil etc.
or a salad with avocado, chick peas, greens, herbs etc.
3:00 snack: Smoothie( made with frozen bananas and blueberries and almond milk- sometimes some protein powder.
Dinner: Quinoa, beans, salad, vegetable or homemade lentil soup, salad with avocado, vegetables, riced cauliflower etc.
After dinner: nothing or a piece of fruit - I drink about 4 glasses of water a day ( should drink more)
Weekends: I go out for dinner, have dessert, and wine( or two) ..

My Conclusion: It Works!
It works in conjunction with a conscious real food diet most of the time. But, the drink makes it easier to cheat. It is forgiving. My weight is more stable, and I haven't been gaining weight.. For Me That is unheard of. I have to say, YES, this is working, but you still have to be somewhat conscious even when you cheat. I will continue to have the daily morning drink. I have also noticed that when I diet, I often get leg cramps at night. That has not happened at all with the apple cider vinegar. It is full of potassium and that helps leg cramps!