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Water Wake-Up Call: 9 Reasons to Make Morning Hydration a Habit

Why Morning Hydration Is Your Secret Weapon

Kristie Leong M.D.
5 min readOct 27, 2023
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You know those mornings when you wake up feeling fuzzy-headed and tired? The first thing you probably want is a strong cup of coffee to jumpstart your system.

But what if I told you there was a simpler, healthier way to get energized first thing in the morning?

I’m talking about making water your first drink after waking up. I know, it sounds basic. But trust me, hydrating right when you get out of bed can work wonders!

Water First, Coffee Later

Instead of stumbling to the coffee maker, place a glass or bottle of water on your nightstand before going to sleep. When your alarm goes off, drink up before your feet hit the floor.

Drinking water first thing in the morning has some benefits for your energy, metabolism, skin, and overall health. Here’s why you should swap that AM caffeine run for hydration:

Morning Dehydration Blues

Ever wake up feeling like a dried-up sponge in the Sahara? That’s because while you sleep, your body’s doing some major repairs, sweating, and losing precious fluids. Almost 60% of your body weight is water, and you constantly lose…

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Kristie Leong M.D.
Kristie Leong M.D.

Written by Kristie Leong M.D.

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