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Stay Hydrated: 💧The Water Formula💧

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Staying hydrated is essential no matter the time of year, but we all know how important it is in the hot summer months, Allison.

Not only are our bodies made up of mostly water, but drinking enough water plays a crucial role in our overall health in many ways: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.

We know this, right? But are we really drinking enough?

Our daily goal in the FIERCE life is to drink half of our body weight in ounces of water each day.

So, if you weigh 200 lbs, the goal is to drink 100oz of water daily. But because we're outdoors more often and the temperatures are higher in the summer, staying hydrated can be a challenge.

100oz can feel daunting. But you don’t have to drink it all at once (and, quite honestly, you shouldn’t!) and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Let’s practice our favorite technique of habit-stacking to add 8oz of water to habits you already practice throughout the day.

Here’s a simple formula to get your water in each day:

First thing in the morning: 20 oz
Before/with breakfast: 16 oz
Before/during a workout: 24 oz
After a workout: 8-10 oz
Before/with lunch: 16-20 oz
With an afternoon snack: 8-10 oz
Before/during dinner: 8-10 oz

Always start your day with water and drink water with meals to help facilitate digestion, tapering ounces towards end of day so you aren't waking up all night to go to the bathroom.

If that's not enough, feel free to ~adjust~ according to your unique daily requirement.

"But what if I don't like water, Coach D.?"

It's ok. I hear this often.

There are many ways to naturally enhance the flavor of water so that it tastes better without adding sugar and artificial sweeteners you often find in pre-flavored waters.

Here's a link for 8 infused water recipes. You can also try adding electrolyte packets, like LMNT, that will give you an extra boost of hydration and some flavor while avoiding all the junk that is also added into sports drinks.

So, how much water should you drink?

One word: MORE!

Yep, it's pretty simple.... just start with drinking more than you are right now and you'll feel the difference as we kick off the summer!

Believing in YOU,

~ Coach D. xoxo

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