I’ve got a miracle drug for you—and you might be surprised to learn it’s already in your house.
It comes right out of the walls through those shiny chrome fixtures.
Nope, not natural gas.
It’s…
Water.
Your body is made up of roughly 60–70% water, and it’s involved in nearly every function that keeps you alive and moving. It’s in your blood, your cells, your eyes, your inner ear—just about everywhere.
When you don’t get enough of it, your body starts sending signals.
Headaches.
Muscle cramps.
Fatigue.
Those are your body’s way of saying, “Hey… go find some water.”
(And yes, electrolytes matter too—but that’s a conversation for another day.)
If your goals include losing weight or improving body composition, water might be one of the most underrated tools you have.
You should absolutely drink when you’re thirsty—but many people simply don’t give themselves enough opportunities throughout the day to drink water.
So let’s fix that.
How to Drink More Water
In our nutrition program, we focus on adding helpful habits rather than immediately taking things away.
It’s usually much easier to add something positive than it is to remove something you’re used to.
For example, eating a couple apples before dinner can naturally make you feel fuller—rather than trying to force yourself to skip dessert entirely.
The good news is that drinking more water is all about adding opportunities.
My biggest recommendation:
Put water where you spend the most time.
If you work at a desk, keep a pitcher or large bottle nearby. Pour a small glass whenever you’re thirsty.
If you’re working long hospital shifts and constantly on the move, keep a bottle at a station or break room you pass frequently—maybe once an hour. Each time you walk by, take a quick sip.
If you’re working somewhere like a refinery or construction site where you can’t easily return to a truck or break area, attach a refillable bottle to your belt with a carabiner. Anytime you reach a water source, top it off and keep going.
Traveling a lot? Here’s a useful trick.
Airport security only restricts liquids—not the container.
Katelyn and I clip empty water bottles to our carry-ons with a carabiner and fill them up once we’re through security at a water refill station.
That alone saves a lot of $5 airport water purchases.
What Happens When You Hydrate Well?
Drinking enough water can support your goals in several ways.
First, it helps with satiety—feeling full. Even though water moves through the body fairly quickly, your stomach still acts like a bottleneck, which can help reduce unnecessary snacking.
Second, hydration supports digestion and nutrient absorption, helping your body make better use of the food you eat.
And finally, when you’re well hydrated, your workouts tend to feel better. Better workouts mean better performance and more calories burned—which supports fat loss and overall fitness.
So here’s your mission:
Give your body more chances to drink water throughout the day.
Keep it nearby. Make it easy. Refill often.
And after your next workout, we’ll see you at the water station topping off that bottle.
Have a wonderful day, everyone.
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