Most of the people I work with tell me they don’t really feel thirsty. But losing just 1–2% of your body’s water can dull your focus and concentration. So in this short episode, we’re not just talking about it. We’re doing it.

Grab a glass of water (yes, right now) and drink along with me. This do-it-while-you-listen format is inspired by Cas Aarssen of the Clutterbug podcast, who gets her listeners decluttering a drawer while they listen. I put three bags in the Goodwill pile during one episode, so I know it works.

In this episode:
• How much water to aim for (the half-your-body-weight-in-ounces starting point)
• Why your container and your water quality matter: glass or stainless steel, testing your tap water, filtering, and adding electrolytes
• Why “drink when you’re thirsty” doesn’t work for a lot of us
• The simple swap: water first, coffee as the reward
• My plus one: the warm lemon-ginger water I’ve been drinking outside in the morning sunlight for about five years

Your one thing this week: figure out how many ounces your glass or bottle holds, and find a way to track it.

(If you have a heart or kidney condition or have been told to limit fluids, check with your doctor before you increase your water.)

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01:00 Why I’m back (and why health coaches deserve some credit)
03:29 What I learned from a decluttering podcast
05:40 Pause and go get your water
06:45 Container, water quality, and electrolytes
07:35 “I don’t get thirsty”
08:40 Your first move of the morning
09:54 The plus one: lemon, ginger, and sunlight

Get to the Root of It with Laurel Brennan, MOT