Cost Saving Health and Beauty Benefits of Lemons

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The Lemon Cleanse

Day 1
Squeeze 1 fresh lemon into a glass of water, and drink it.

Day 2
Squeeze 2 fresh lemons into a glass of water, and drink it.

Day 3
Squeeze 3 fresh lemons into a glass of water, and drink it.

Day 4
Squeeze 4 fresh lemons into a glass of water, and drink it. Prepare to pucker on this one!

Was that it? Yes.

Lemons are full of vitamin C, and have many health benefits. This cleanse should be done when you feel you need it to help aid in alkalizing the build-up in your stomach. Once I tried the cleanse I continued to drink a glass of lemon water a day. Lemon juice also acts as a fat burner; it will aid in relief of bloating, heart-burn, constipation, relieve cold symptoms and has numerous other health benefits. I also noticed my skin looked healthier.

The Lemon Mask

I had seen a facial mask on Pinterest made of honey and lemon. I decided to try it while I was stocked up on lemons. Needless to say, I now use the mask once a week. For the mask; mix a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey together. Cleanse your face and rinse with warm water, then apply the lemon mixture gently to your skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes; then rinse it off. My skin was smooth and it got rid of those pesky blackheads that like to show up every now and then. It may just be wishful thinking, but I think my wrinkles are less noticeable as well.

It’s amazing the natural benefits available for health and beauty. I’ve spent money on cleansers and lotions that did nothing they were advertised to do, as well as so called fat-burner diet pills. I would much rather risk trying an almost free home remedy and saving the money, as opposed to continuing clutter my bathroom with un-used beauty products.

Wait till I tell you what I do on my Spa day! I’ll save that for later.

The Cost of Shakeology

When I first considered trying Shakeology, I was concerned about the price. How could I justify spending $130 per month on this shake? I am on a tight budget and I tend to over analyze; but in this economy, I have too. I took a look at what I was spending during the week for lunches.

Monday - Zaxby’s - $8.76

Tuesday – Subway - $7.63

Wednesday – Bilo Deli - $14.22

Thursday – Hibachi - $11.41

Friday – Chick Fil A - $7.73

In a total of 1 work week I spent $49.75 (This didn’t include what I was spending on coffee and vending machines.)

Multiply this by 4 weeks and I was spending $199 per month on eating out. Then I looked up the nutritional value of what I was eating, and realized why I wasn’t losing any weight. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet when you are eating out. Most of these foods are processed for convenience and full of sodium.

I was also taking diet pills every month, trying to curb my appetite. So I saved another $20 a month that I had been wasting, because they were not working. I had spent as much as $60 per bottle trying to find one that worked. If I did lose a few pounds, I would gain them right back.

I decided to try Shakeology for a month, and see if I was able to cut out the fast food. If so I wouldn’t be spending any more than normal, in fact, if I stuck with it, I would be saving money.

I have been drinking Shakelogy for 4 months now, and have not eaten out during the work week, nor do I want too. I make my shake for lunch, and it holds me over. I eat breakfast at home; have a healthy snack for mid-morning Shakeology for lunch and another healthy snack in the afternoon. I have lost weight, but the best part is I do not crave sweets, and I have been able to truly commit to eating healthy. My husband saw my results and now, he too has Shakeology for lunch. Together we were spending over $400 a month just in eating out!

Normally with the change in the season’s I get a cold, this year I have not been sick. My digestive system works like clockwork. During certain times of the month, I would crave chocolate, but not now. I have increased energy, sleep like a log at night and wake up just feeling good. I have also noticed my hair & nails are growing.

So for me, I have not only saved money with Shakeology, I am encouraged about the way I feel and the benefits I am seeing as far as my health are concerned.

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