Hydration-related questions? Chime in…

Hi P20ers! We’ve got Dani from Thyme is Honey (IG: @thyme_is_honey) joining us for this program and she happens to be a hydration guru. She started heyyoudrinkwater.com and have a 14-day hydration course (it’s amazing). We covered high level why hydration is an important part of wellness last week; however, Dani would be happy to answer any deeper questions you may have. Feel free to add them below and she will chime in!

I do my best to drink a lot of water, but find myself chugging water when I get behind my water goals for the day. That leaves me feeling bloated. Any thoughts/ideas? Also, would love to hear what you all do each day to stay hydrated.

Hey Julie — the most important part of hydration is consistency. It’s best to drink small amounts of water consistently throughout the day, rather than chugging it. My best tips are to designate a water cup and keep it with you at all times (next to the bed, at your desk, in the car during your commute etc). When water is available we tend to drink it more naturally, but the cup also serves as a visual cue that helps us remember to sip.

I’d also suggest tuning in to your body’s *actual* indicators for mild dehydration. The first signs of which are sleepiness, brain fog, and ability focusing! Think of water as brain fuel, and have a sip whenever you feel a little slump. If you feel thirsty you were already experiencing cognitive impairment of dehydration.

My daily routine consists of lemon water with sea salt in the morning, a green juice 3-4 times per week, a minimum of 80 ounces of water each day, along with 5-10 servings of plants each day (they’re an important part of hydration). And then just avoiding being sedentary. I aim to walk at least 10,000 steps each day, but also prioritize getting up from my desk at least once every 45-60 minutes just to move and stretch.

Ultimately optimum hydration is a combination of drinking water, eating water, and moving water (which includes exercise, but also things like massage, acupuncture, dry brushing etc.) and I try to prioritize all 3 aspects of hydration each day.

Hope that helps!