Your body burns calories to warm up cold water. It’s called thermogenesis. Drinking two liters of cold water burns about 100 extra calories a day.
Five Tips for Drinking More Water
That’s like walking for 20 minutes while lying on your couch. Doing nothing to burn calories is my favorite sport.
Plus, thirst often feels like hunger. Next time you’re craving a bag of chips at 3 PM, drink a pint of water. Wait 10 minutes. The "hunger" disappears 60% of the time. It’s a magic trick your own body plays on you.
How to Start (Without Hating Your Life)
Don’t chug a gallon on day one. You’ll just slosh around and feel awful.
Start with one extra glass. Drink it first thing in the morning. Your brain is dehydrated after 8 hours of sleep. That’s why you wake up grumpy.
Then, add a rule: every time you check your phone, take a sip. Suddenly, you’re a hydration monk.
Keep a bottle on your desk. Not in your bag. On the desk. Visual cues matter. If you see it, you sip it.
