August 17th, 2025

Issue 44

Weekly Pause & Reset 🌿

Mindfully designed to offer healthy lifestyle-design & wellbeing info, tips, inspiration & insights to jumpstart your week.

Everyday Hydration

Happy Sunday!

This August heat wave has me thinking a lot about hydration 🥵Did you know the human body is comprised of up to 60-75% of water? Am I getting enough? How much is enough? What “counts” besides water?

Even mild dehydration—just 1–2% fluid loss—can impair memory, focus, and mood. That brain fog or lack of energy you’re experiencing? Could be lack of adequate fluid intake. Other impacts of dehydration include:

How much is enough for adequate hydration?

Turns out the general guideline of 64 ounces (8 cups) of water per day is still pretty accurate (more in hot weather, with exercise, or if you’re experiencing an illness).

What else “counts” towards fluid intake?

Notice the 64 oz is for water intake…we also get about 20% more hydration from other fluids (think juice, coffee, tea), and water-dense foods (fruits, veggies, soups, broths, yogurt, dairy and plant-based milk products)

Am I getting enough per day?

The numbers are a good guideline, BUT It’s less about the number than how you feel. If you’re feeling low on energy, having difficulty concentrating, or your urine is dark yellow, it may be a signal to start sipping!

See below for practical lifestyle shifts to boost hydration habits!

Wishing you a healthy and hydrated week ahead,

Steph

💧 Set a timer or use a tracking system (Water tracker apps → Water Llama, Plant Nanny)

💧 Link having a drink to your pre-existing habits/routines (i.e. drink every time you go to the bathroom or check your phone, every mealtime).

💧 Get creative and make it fun (Sparkling? Hot or cold?) — Some flavor combos to try:

• Lemon + Cucumber + Mint;

• Strawberry + Lime + Mint;

• Peach + Raspberry;

• Ginger + Lemon + Honey;

• Cucumber + Lavender + Lemon;

• Frozen Grapes + Orange Slices.

• What else??

💧 Boost those water-rich foods — fruits, veggies, soups, broths, herbal teas, yogurt, dairy and plant-based milk products.

💧 Put your water bottles in highly visible places to cue you to sip every chance you get!

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