It’s easy to take in a lot of unwanted calories with drinks.
Most drinks don’t offer many nutrients or “add value” to our bodies.
If we try to drink only calorie-free beverages (such as water), we can automatically improve our nutrition and cut out excess energy intake.
If you consume alcohol, know that it isn’t necessarily “bad;” however, this habit will allow you to be more mindful of these types of choices.
This is what I call an “experimental habit:”
- You will try drinking only calorie-free drinks for 2 weeks.
- You will gather data and see what happens.
- After 2 weeks, YOU get to decide what elements of this habit to keep in your routine.
This can be a somewhat challenging habit, so don’t get frustrated if you aren’t perfect! Just take it one day at a time.

Recognize that this is a difficult habit. Only go as far as you are ready, willing, and able to go!
First, assess what and how much you are currently drinking (alcohol or other non-zero calorie beverages), and see where you might be able to substitute or change your choices.
Collaborate with me on what might be “a little bit better.” Ask me questions and let me know how this habit is working for you!
Simply pay more attention to drink intake and make simple substitutions where possible. Don’t worry about getting it “perfect”; just work on small changes.
As you feel more confident with this habit, try the “no calorie beverage challenge” for 2 weeks as an experiment.