First day of drinking hot lemon water with cayenne pepper. I went a little light on the cayenne pepper, because I thought it was going to be a little too spicy. I like lemon, so I added more of that. 

I know hot water is good on an empty tummy, but I was wondering if something spicy would be better.

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One is spicy (the hot water with the cayenne pepper) helps you go to the bathroom. The other hot water drink is great for dehydration.

Water does wonders to help you stay healthy.

Isaiah 43:19 NIV

[19] See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.19.NIV

Time for a short workout and after my coffee a walk around the neighborhood.  Small steps will still get you to your goal.

Bye IV Now, LD*

I know I have gained some weight, but I didn’t realize how much? I was walking and working out as much as I could, but once I started a full time job – I no longer had the extra time.

I was doing what I called the starvation diet, because my doctor had me to fast between 5am to 5pm. I have talked to a few people who said it worked for them, and how I shouldn’t give up on it. They even said the longer I do this less eating I will get used to it.

They didn’t have to tell me how tired it made them feel or leave you in a bad mood, because you are hungry. I found myself eating more candy, because I was trying not to get anything to eat.

I also realized I ate twice as much as I did before once I got home. I was eating beyond just being hungry. I cannot stand where I work and the people I am forced to work with  and I am sure that is why I am over eating.

I don’t know or like the person I see looking back at me through the mirror.  I don’t recall how I got here, but I am working on bringing back the person I used to be. I know I have to take one step at a time before I can see her once again.

I am working on being a better me both mind and body. I am already setting my dreams free by writing and creating new crochet projects and I am happy. Life is way too short to do anything less.

Bye IV Now, LD*

I am obsessed with cinnamon water. I know that sounds a little strange. Everyone I have told this to, all have made an ill facial expression. They ask why are you drinking cinnamon water? Yes, cinnamon water tastes really – really good whether it’s hot or cold. 

When I was looking up new ways to drink water, because I just don’t like drinking water. I came across cinnamon water. I’m like who would drink cinnamon water?  I was thinking cinnamon powder in water would look totally disgusting, but what about using a cinnamon stick instead? 

The first time I tried cinnamon water. I boiled the water like you would do tea, a cinnamon stick in place of a tie bag, and hope for the best.

Someone suggested adding honey and that would be hot cinnamon tea. I tried it, it was way ~ way too sweet, and I couldn’t drink it. I added a piece of ginger in hope I would like it better. I realized hot cinnamon tea doesn’t really work for me.

Another good use for the cinnamon stick is pineapple. How to make cinnamon pineapple tea:

1. Wash and cut the pineapple. Leaving some fruit. I also add the core of the pineapple and the fruit is a good snack or toppings for a salad.
2. Add pineapple in either a tea pot or a pot of water, filled water to the top, and then add a cinnamon stick.
3. If you like a little spice, you can add a fresh piece of ginger.
4. Strain the pineapple and cinnamon stick
5. Add honey, {if you like it sweeter} but to me it’s sweet enough.  
6. E.N.J.O.Y

The question was why would you drink cinnamon water? I couldn’t recall all of the goodness in this tasty drink.

(https://entirelyhealth.com/lifestyle/food-nutrition/10-most-common-health-benefits-of-cinnamon/?ref_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Cinnamon%20Benefit-D&utm_content 

10 Most Common Health Benefits of Cinnamon Food & Nutrition Posted by Rowena T.

What are the benefits? “Adding cinnamon to your water is not only hydrating and delicious, it can also supply an array of health benefits, such as: delivering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, supporting heart health, lowering cholesterol, and potentially aiding in weight loss,” says Poon.Aug 1, 2021)

There may be more ways to drink cinnamon water than these two ways. I like the pineapple cinnamon tea hot and the cinnamon water cold.

After a short 35 minute walk around the neighborhood, it’s nice to have a nice cold glass of cinnamon water, while I watch anime, and maybe think of a new crochet project…

Bye IV Now, LD*