22 January 2013

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At the beginning of this year, I quit coffee. That's kind of a big deal for me - I have been a coffee lover for a long time now and was afraid that my mornings just wouldn't be the same without it. And if I'm being honest, they aren't quite the same.

But I've started a new habit that is almost as wonderful - each morning, I squeeze half a lemon into a mug of hot water. For me, as a person who struggles to stay hydrated, this is a great start to my day. 


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PM
I usually see some form of the below each evening - although Lou isn't always so whimsical when he sleeps. Silly boy.


xox

13 comments:

  1. I never developed a taste for coffee. In fact I don't even really like the smell of it in the morning. That being said, I love a good cup of tea in the cold early morning. Good luck with your no coffee quest. Give Lou a big old belly rub from us!

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    1. Oh my gosh - I think that makes you lucky - then you don't ever have to deal with not having it every day! :) Lou said to tell you thanks for the belly rub!

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  2. You already know I am a hot water and lemon girl, been doing it for 6 or 7 years, maybe longer. If we run out of lemons my morning is just not the same.

    Love the picture of Lou :)

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    1. Totally! I hope I feel the same way about it someday as I do about coffee - I do love it though!

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  3. Lou is beautiful! So funny that he sleeps that way. You are braver than me by the way - I could never quit coffee :)

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    1. It was tough, but I'm consoling myself with the fact that it's only temporary. :)

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  4. I want to meet Lou! He looks fun.

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    1. He is! He has turned into a really good dog - he's a bit more mellow now (as you can see, I guess)!

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  5. I could not quit coffee, it's like a family member to me. Ha!

    Have you heard of Bee Free Apple Honey? My friend picked up a bottle from Whole Foods for me last week. Add about a teaspoon to a cup of hot water. It's to die for, totally addicting.

    Hugs,
    Kara

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    1. I know it - it was so hard! I haven't heard of Bee Free - but I'm dying to try it - it sounds so good! I will definitely pick some up next time I'm at Whole Foods - thanks for the recommendation!

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  6. I admire your non coffee ways. I drink two cups every morning and that is it for the caffeine. Love your pup!!!

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  7. How exactly are you doing this no coffee thing? Did you just quit cold turkey, ease your way out of it with decaf, or what? I heard Rach talking to you about it the other day, and I've been meaning to ask you more about it. I've realized that I'm not as addicted to caffeine as I am to a sweet, creamy morning drink. And nothing seems to foot the bill as a substitute. I'm trying to cut back on sugar now, too, but I am honestly failing miserably!

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  8. I REALLY struggle to stay hydrated as well and adore lemon and hot water. LOVE it. I was never drawn to coffee (as you know). I'm thankful for that. My tea habit is hard enough to break. :) Hope you are keeping warm. xo

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