Often times the first thing we want to do in the morning is pour a cup of coffee. I am SO guilty of doing this, especially since coffee is such a big incentive to get out of bed 😬 However, coffee dehydrates you BIG time. And after 8 hours of sleep and not taking in any water, you might want to think twice about your drink of choice first thing in the morning.
Benefits of Drinking Water in the Morning
Trust me, I am NOT saying avoid coffee (I would die). But what I am saying is this: drink 16 oz. of water BEFORE you drink a cup of coffee in the morning. Here’s why!
- Coffee dehydrates you, and since it is very acidic, it can be harsh on an empty stomach
- You essentially wake up dehydrated because your body hasn’t had water in a few hours
- Water fires up your metabolism
- Helps flush toxins
- Fuels your brain
- Aids digestion 💩
- Makes you feel less hungry
- Keeps your skin looking healthy
- Regenerates your cells which is especially important after hours of fasting
(And PLEASEEEEEEEE, make sure you’re eating a balanced breakfast before consuming your coffee for the day! Especially for women. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach or just water is essentially pressing the gas pedal without having any fuel. It triggers your stress hormones and can make you feel anxious or jittery. Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day!)
Add Lemon or Salt for an Extra Boost 🍋
If you don’t think you can physically drink a ton of water right away in the morning, try adding in some fresh lemon slices! Lemon water tastes great and has a lot of benefits like:
- Improves digestion and makes you less bloated
- Boosts immune system (hellooooo Vitamin C)
- Hydrates you even more
- Increases energy
- Promotes healthy skin
- Reduces inflammation
- Helps with weight loss
- Alkalizes your body
- Cleanses your system
- And more!
Lemon is not something I would add daily because it’s pretty acidic on your teeth, but it’s a nice addition every now and then!
It’s also important to make sure you’re not just chugging endless amounts of water, but hydrating purposefully! Doing things like adding in electrolytes or a pinch of salt to your water to help you hydrate on a cellular level will help you actually absorb water without just peeing it out.
How Drinking a Glass Each Morning Has Helped Me
I was inspired to start trying this by a challenge I saw on Instagram. I’ve been doing this ritual for a couple of years now and have noticed some amazing things:
- My skin seems a bit clearer
- The puffiness under my eyes goes away quicker in the mornings
- Overall I feel more energized and less sluggish in the morning
- I actually crave more water throughout the day (win, win!)
- My digestion is stimulated quicker in the morning if ya know what I mean!
The only downside is that you will have to pee more. Gotta flush those toxins, right?
Related post: “Common Tap Water Contaminants & Choosing the Most Effective Water Filter“
So let me know in the comments if you practice this or if you are going to start! Also, if you’re looking for an awesome Cold Brew Coffee recipe, check out mine ☕️
I had just become a coffee drinker a couple months ago but realized it seemed to be doing a number on my stomach, even after 16oz water. I’ve stopped coffee for a few days and now I’m having more problems with regularity so I was searching to make sure there wasn’t anything against having lemon water before coffee. Hoping the alkalizing effects help with the acidity of the coffee but I’ll still likely eat something with the coffee. Looking forward to checking out more of your site.
Is it ok to drink coffee first then lemon water? I’m thinking about my teeth. Lemon water would weaken the enamel and I’m afraid that the coffee would stain the teeth even after I wait 30 minutes before drinking the coffee.
i just started drinking lemon water today. I’m glad I found this remedy for all of these health problems. Thanks. I will let you know how I feel in about a week. Have a great day. I don’t have a website.
How long do you wait to drink coffee after having lemon water? 30 minutes? 1 hr?
I’ll definitely be trying out this remedy! Thank you!
I don’t really wait after having the water, right away or after having breakfast!
My boys and I started this thing where we have to drink 16 oz of water every morning before anything else goes into our stomachs. Then we decided to make pitchers of cucumber, lemon, and mint water, and I have found we are all drinking more water throughout the day as well. Definitely feel more energized and less sluggish! My younger son calls it “luxury water”, haha.
I love the sound of luxury water haha!