First, listen to your body. If you chug cold water and feel a knot form in your stomach, that’s a signal, not a weakness. Warm water might be gentler for you.
Second, use temperature as a tool. Start your day with warm water to wake up your digestion, then switch to cooler water during your afternoon workout or outdoor activity.
Third, don’t overthink it. The biggest mistake people make is obsessing over the “perfect” water temperature and then drinking very little water at all. Any water is better than no water.
Pro tip: If you struggle to drink plain water, a squeeze of lemon, a slice of cucumber, or a sprig of mint works wonders—and tastes great at any temperature.
