Hydration is one of the simplest, cheapest and most overlooked parts of health. In this week’s After Hours episode, Christian and I talk about why so many people feel exhausted, foggy or irritable all day. They don’t realize the real problem isn’t sleep, stress or sugar. It’s dehydration. Your body is roughly 60 percent water and your brain is around 75 percent. Lose even a tiny amount and your mood, focus, energy, digestion and performance all take a hit.
Yet somehow water has become complicated. Between giant trend cups, electrolyte packets, flavored “smart waters” and every influencer insisting tap water is toxic, it’s no wonder people are confused. For everyday life the best hydrator is still simple H₂O. Clean, safe, filtered if you prefer. But not miracle water, not “activated” water and not bottled marketing hype. Most people don’t need electrolytes unless they’re running a marathon, training intensely or sweating heavily. Your cells just need plain water.
We also break down what counts and doesn’t count as hydration. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and “healthy sodas” don’t hydrate as efficiently as water. They can even push your body to lose more fluid. That’s why so many of us feel hungry, tired or mentally dull long before we feel “thirsty”. One of the best tools is also the simplest: check your urine. Aim for pale straw or light yellow. Not dark yellow. Not clear all the time. Just balanced.
Finally, start your morning with water before anything else. Keep it visible while you work. Drink steadily, not in huge bursts. You’ll think clearer, digest better, feel lighter and function more consistently. You’ll feel this long before you notice it’s happening.
If this episode gets you to pick up a glass of water today, we’ve succeeded.
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