Drink up Buttercup

Did you know that if you are THIRSTY you are ALREADY dehydrated! Drinking before, during and after you head out the door is KEY to loving on your body and moving miles. It’s all about SMALL SIPS and NOT TOO MUCH so you get a stitch. 

MOVING MILES

Depending on the amount of time you are on the roads and the weather (hello sweat glow) will determine if you need to bring water with you: 4 to 6 ounces of fluid every 20 minutes if you are rocking the jog. (Runners running faster than 8-minute miles should drink 6 to 8 ounces every 20 minutes.) I love the Nathan Hydration vest designed perfectly for a woman.

BETWEEN THE MILES

Fitness and public health professionals recommend at least six to eight glasses of water per day, but there are always outside factors that can affect the amount of water that you need. It is important to listen to your body and keep it HYDRATED! Adding essential oils to your water is uh-mazing to help you love water... tastes yummy and you get side-benefits 

DRINK UP BUTTERCUP IF YOU FEEL…

• Thirsty

• Dry cottonmouth

• Heart rate starts to feel cray-cray

AS DEHYDRATION PROGRESSES, SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE:

• Headaches

• Muscle cramps

• Nausea

• Fatigue

Options for beverages: water, sports drinks, coconut water. Just be careful of too much sugar. I personally drink water and then will add salt tabs if I am sweating too much.