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In this episode, we delve into the important topic of proper hydration- discussing common misconceptions, practical strategies for drinking more water, the impact of energy drinks and caffeine, and the importance of the quality of water! The episode features a lively conversation between host Amanda Hanson, personal trainer Isaiah Hanson, and podcast producer Zack Bartlett. They discuss hydration myths, the importance of monitoring urine color for hydration insights, and give tips on how to gradually increase water intake. Also touched on are the effects of caffeine and how different food chains alter their beverages to make them more appealing!“To just kind of glide into the topic of hydration this is something that I hear quite a bit….”“You're going to look at the color of your urine the next morning….”“During that and you're drinking a ton of water and the reason why is most likely you're flushing electrolytes out So you're flushing sodium….”“The types of water that you're consuming outside of electrolyte water, so those are your Gatorades and Powerades….”“It works pretty good….”“Yeah. I get paranoid about it, so I end up like, overcooking it….”“Speaking of seasoning bland things, we can bring this back to water….”“But, for every hundred milligrams of caffeine that you consume, so that's your basic cup of coffee, you need an additional eight ounces of water with no, you know, flavorings in it….”“There's nothing wrong with drinking Pepsi….”“And I will tell you as, as my own personal experience as somebody who lived off of energy drinks right before I decided to get into my little health and wellness journey, when I stopped drinking the excessive caffeine and I started drinking more water, not adding a bunch of stuff to it, just drinking more water and eating a little bit better, You don't know what energy is until you experience what true energy is….”“I actually watched like a mini….”“When you are trying to drink more water, it is great to use the habit stacking method….”“I wanted to point out too, as far as the gym goers, if you drink a glass of water before you go to the gym, your muscles will perform better….”“Until next time!”Contact Us & Learn More:Discover more about our approach to holistic wellness and tailored coaching at Ignite Nutrition and Fitness. Reach out to Amanda for a personal consultation at [email protected], and follow our inspiring wellness stories on Instagram www.instagram.com/ignitetwinfalls and Facebook www.facebook.com/ignitetwinfalls. Stay tuned to "Kale-ing Me Softly" for more insights and stories that empower your wellness journey.Keywords: hydration, water, Red Bull, Culver's, McDonald's, gallbladder, energy, coffee, caffeine, processed foods, fast food, sodium, potassium, electrolytes, physical health, nutrition, gym, moderation, detox, thirsty
