{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F7e549d2a-a9b3-4b41-bddb-f34fa4a5f909","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 214: Hydrate or Die","description":"We have all heard how important it is to stay hydrated. But for some of us, taking in the water our bodies need can feel challenging. This week, Janine and Shanon discuss some strategies for getting and staying hydrated.\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n \u2022How hydration is important year-round\n\u2022 The origin of this week's episode title\n\u2022 The importance of sipping water frequently, rather than chugging a lot of water at once\n\u2022 How the amount of water you need depends on various factors, like how active you are and what you eat\n\u2022 Selecting a water bottle that is easy to drink out of\n\u2022 Shannon's favorite water bottle\n\u2022 Flavoring water to make it more enjoying (including with fresh fruit!)\n\u2022 The effect of water temperature (bottom line: drink it at the temperature that appeals to you in the moment)\n\u2022 The perils of dehydration\n\u2022 The clear IKEA carafe that helps Janine (and Shannon's husband Mike!) stay hydrated\n\u2022 The encouraging water bottle Janine's employee Beth uses\n\u2022 Drinking water first thing in the morning\n\u2022 Offsetting caffeine or alcohol in your water intake\n\u2022 Avoiding drinking too much water\n\u2022 The value of adding electrolytes to water if you're not feeling hydrated by plain water\n\u2022 Chapped lips as a clue to dehydration\n\u2022 Creating a strategy for taking in enough water\n\nVisit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for lots of links!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd2e0d56-1e2f-481a-8571-c4663350c6a6/648i5bBT0OJL-jqDq5kKTfH1.png"}