Ask anyone trying to lose weight what they changed first, and many will say they started drinking more water. It’s one of the simplest habits there is, and research suggests it can genuinely help.
It nudges your metabolism
Your body uses a little energy to bring water up to body temperature and process it. Studies that gave people about half a litre of water found a small, short-lived rise in the calories they burned afterwards (source). It isn’t dramatic, but over weeks and months small effects add up.
It can take the edge off your appetite
A glass of water before a meal helps you feel fuller sooner, so it’s easier to eat a little less without feeling deprived. Over time it adds up: in one year-long study, dieters who raised their water intake to more than a litre a day lost about 2 kg more than those who didn’t (source).
It replaces drinks you don’t need
Sweetened drinks, soft drinks and many juices carry a lot of sugar and calories without filling you up. Swapping even one or two of them a day for plain water is one of the quickest changes you can make.
It keeps you going when you move
Exercise is easier when you’re well hydrated. Your muscles work better and you tire less quickly, so it’s easier to keep up the walk, the class or the workout.
How much is enough?
There’s no single number for everyone: it depends on your size, your activity and the weather. In Malaysia’s heat and humidity, most of us need more than we think. Keep a glass or bottle within reach, drink before you feel thirsty, and drink more on hot days and when you exercise.
Make it water worth drinking
You’ll drink more water if it tastes clean and fresh, and if it’s always at hand, hot or cold. That’s exactly what a MAYI Waters generator gives you: pure water made from the air in your home, ready at the tap.
This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, talk to your doctor before changing your diet.
