Join the Challenge and be Hydrated! When you struggle to lose weight one of the key habits to address is your water consumption. To begin down a path towards living your ideal life drinking 16-20 ounces of water first thing each morning. This habit will help you feel refreshed and ready to conquer each day. Consuming water first thing in the morning helps to clean out your digestive system giving you a fresh start to each day. Often when we feel hungry it is more likely that we are thirsty. Creating a habit of drinking water 30 minutes before any meal will help reduce your cravings and reduce your addiction to unhealthy foods.