I have written quite a few times about the importance of drinking water but last week I restarted a strategy that I had followed for a long time and then gave up.

Drinking water first thing in the morning.

The idea is to get up and immediately drink four glasses of water and nothing else. Wait at least 45 minutes before having any coffee or tea or breakfast.

Why would you want to do this? Well I used to do this before getting on the bike to ride to work, actually I did it for a couple of years and had a lot of energy in the morning. I never knew if the energy was from drinking the water or from the bike ride itself. There seems to be a very popular notion that drinking water or anything in the morning will kickstart your metabolism and I have to agree that over the last week I have had a lot more energy and a much better level of concentration to get more done in the early morning.

Try it and see if it works. Post your comments about what you think of this water in the morning idea.

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  • 7 Responses to “Drinking Water first thing in the morning”
    1. Melissa Herrmann Dierks says:

      This is a great post. We do need to rehydrate in the morning, after all we haven’t had anything to drink in hours. I’m not sure about 4 glass recommendation, or how big these glasses are. I love vitaminwater’s essential flavor in the morning, it’s a fresh orange flavor. Many people just don’t like to drink plain water, they don’t like the taste. vitaminwater is an excellent water choice that comes in a variety of flavors and provides 25% of 4 B vitamins and a bottle of the essential flavor also provides 250% of the daily value of vitamin C which is a healthy way to start the day. Calorie free smartwater is made by the same company and tastes great because it is vapor-distilled. smartwater even has added electrolytes that give that added boost. We all know the benefits of drinking water as related to weight loss and energy level, we just need to look at water choices and start drinking!

    2. Mpumie Twala says:

      I have been drinking 6 glasses of water first thing in the morning for the past two weeks, I must say I have experience a huge increase in ernegy levels, I feel more healthier, my mind is very sharp, my level of concentration has increased, Also I experiences a huge reduction in hunger pangs during the day, my stomach works more regularly than before……I am hoping that I will experience weight loss in the process…..

    3. Bill Nad says:

      I have been doing this as well for a while. I have mentioned before that this was a normal morning habit of mine to drink lots of water and after I stopped I did not notice any difference but now that I am again drinking a lot of water early in the morning I feel fantastic once I sit down in the office.

      Everyone should try this for a week for no other reason then to test out the difference.

    4. Neppy says:

      Since i have start drinking water from bed in the morning, i start feel comfortable, warm up, smile face and difficult in inhale problem has gone. i am happy and thanks God that i look and experiencing healthy than before. If you believe everything is possible.. God is wonderful and Loving us all.

    5. Bala says:

      Drinkin water without brushing helps increase metabolism rate..

      Reply to confirm ??

    6. Saad says:

      I drink 2 liters of water firts thing in the morrning, immediately after drincking the 2 liters, I go to tolet to empty my stoamac then take a shower.After 30 to 45 minutes I take my breakfast. Then, I go to to toilet every 15 mintutes for uniration about 3 to 4 times.Afterwards, I feel relaxed and statr my work in my office comfortably.

    7. rabah says:

      prophet mohamed starting his day by drinking glass of water with teaspoone honey

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