Next time you consider going for a warm triple espresso or caramel frappachino, consider saving yourself some money and calories by warming up some hot water at home. Drinking hot water is an inexpensive way to warm up in the winter, and it can actually help you to lose weight.
Step 1
Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day to make sure that you are adequately hydrated. According to the journal "Obesity," people who drink enough water lose more weight than those who do not drink enough water, regardless of diet and activity level.
Step 2
Heat your water at least twice per day. The government website www.health.gov defines a calorie as the amount of heat (or energy) needed to raise the temperature of a liter of water by one degree. Essentially, all of the drinks that you take in need to be cooled or warmed by our body so that they equal your body's natural temperature. So, drinking hot water makes your body work harder and burn calories in order to cool the water inside your body to your body's temperature. Drinking hot water several times each day means you are burning extra calories several times each day, which can help you lose weight.
Step 3
Drink hot water before your meals. According to the University of Nebraska, drinking water or eating foods with high water contents can help to contribute to a feeling of fullness so you actually eat less and, over time, lose weight. If you drink hot water before you start eating your meals, you will feel fuller sooner and therefore eat less.
Step 4
Try different variations of hot water so that you don't get bored. Add different types of herbal teas to your hot water for different flavors and additional health benefits. You can also occasionally add calorie-free sweeteners like Splenda and Stevia.
Things You'll Need
- Tea kettle
- Various herbal teas
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