So I saw all these hype videos about Virat Kohli’s secret water trick and honestly? I thought it sounded totally ridiculous at first. Just warm water? That’s the big superstar athlete secret? Come on. But hey, I love testing out this stuff myself, so I figured why not give it a proper shot. Here’s exactly what I did, step-by-step, mess-ups and all.
Starting Out: Skeptic Mode Activated
My first thought was – is this really gonna make any difference? Feels way too simple. But next morning, alarm goes off, and I dragged myself outta bed. Grabbed my kettle and just used tap water – didn’t go buying fancy spring water or anything. Boiled it up, let it cool for a minute so it was warm, not scorching hot. Poured it into my trusty old mug. No lemon, no nothing on Day One. Just plain warm water. Took a sip… honestly? Kinda gross. Been chugging ice-cold water straight from the fridge forever. This felt boring and weirdly flat. But I forced myself to finish the mug before breakfast. Felt like drinking bland tea someone forgot to add tea leaves to. Not impressed.
Figuring Out the Lemon Part
After two days of boring warm water torture, I remembered Kohli supposedly adds lemon. Fine! Next morning, sliced half a lemon I had rolling around in the fruit bowl. Squeezed the juice into the warm water this time. Gave it a stir. Smelled nice, lemony fresh. Okay, this was more promising. Tasted way better – kinda like weak lemonade that got warm sitting out. Much easier to get down. Did this for the next four mornings straight.
Sticking With It Throughout the Day
The big thing I kept reading was he sips warm water ALL day long. Not just one mug in the AM. That’s where things got tricky for me. My routine involved gulping down icy water during meals and workouts. Swapping that for warm felt… unnatural. Here’s what I tried:
- Ditched the Chilled Bottle: Stopped keeping my giant water bottle in the fridge. Left it on the counter room temp.
- Kettle Became My Best Friend: Seriously, I boiled that thing like 4 times a day. Any time I wanted water, I’d heat some up. Got annoying fast, gotta be real.
- Added Lemon All Day? Mostly: Tried adding lemon to every mug at first. But lemons aren’t free! Plus squeezing juice constantly got old. Switched to adding it only 2 or 3 times, usually mornings and after lunch.
- The Biggest Battle: After Workouts! This was tough. Coming back sweaty and wanting that instant cold blast? Reaching for warm lemon water felt punishing. Tasted weirdly wrong when I was hot. But I stuck with it, sipping slowly.
What Actually Happened After 2 Weeks
Okay, the important part. Did anything change? Yeah, actually. Surprised me too.
- My Guts Stopped Rumbling: Seriously. I always had this low-level stomach gurgle and occasional bloating after meals. Like clockwork, annoying stuff. After about 4-5 days on the warm water gig? That mostly stopped. Felt smoother, way less crampy. Big win I wasn’t expecting.
- Peed Like Crazy Initially: First few days, I was constantly running to the bathroom. Body wasn’t used to this much liquid intake without the cold shock I guess? It settled down after 3-4 days though.
- Zero Bloating: This was wild. Normally get kinda puffed up, especially evenings. That vanished completely. Felt leaner around the midsection, not as heavy.
- No More Thirst Traps: Sounds weird, but I stopped getting those sudden, crazy thirsty moments. Sipped steadily all day, felt consistently hydrated. Didn’t feel the need to chug a huge glass in one go.
Real Talk: The Annoying Bits
Look, it’s not all sunshine and lemons. This routine takes effort. Constantly boiling water is a pain in the ass. Forget grabbing a quick drink – gotta wait for the kettle. Traveling? Almost impossible unless your hotel room has a kettle. And honestly? After workouts, warm water still kinda sucks. Wanted that cold hit bad, every single time.
Am I Sticking With It?
Yes, BUT… I’m not becoming a fanatic about it. Morning ritual? 100%. That warm mug with lemon is locked in. Love how it makes my stomach feel. During the day? I try, but sometimes I just grab room temp water without boiling it – it’s easier. Ice cold water is dead to me during meals though. Seems to mess my digestion up now. After sweating buckets? I’ll still often go room temp or maybe slightly cool, but never icy anymore. That core part about avoiding the super cold stuff seems legit for my body.
So yeah, Kohli’s “secret” wasn’t magic, but forcing myself to test it properly uncovered something my body clearly needed. Who knew warm water could matter so much? Crazy simple, but sometimes the simple stuff works.
