#38 - Hydration Tips to Crush Your Goals During Perimenopause

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges perimenopausal women face during the hot summer months, particularly focusing on hydration and its effects on energy levels and overall well-being. Louise discusses how hormonal changes impact cellular hydration and shares practical strategies to combat symptoms of dehydration like excessive hunger, energy crashes, and cravings.Key tips include a morning rehydration strategy with water, pink Himalayan sea salt, lemon juice, and trace minerals. Additionally, we delve into proper fueling for long runs, highlighting glucose-based hydration solutions like Tailwind that better suit female physiology.By adopting these simple yet effective hydration techniques, you can better manage perimenopausal symptoms and maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day. Louise also emphasizes the importance of a pre-hydration strategy and adjusting hydration during and after workouts to sustain optimal performance and avoid common pitfalls. Success stories from runners who have benefited from these recommendations are also mentioned.Additionally, she emphasized that maintaining a balanced diet rich in whole, nourishing foods is crucial for overall health and running performance. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights to stay hydrated, energized, and perform at your best!Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.Link to save 20% on Kion Aminos: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing  Link to our blog about female 35+ specific strategies to fuel your long runs during perimenopause: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/long-run-fueling-strategies-that-change-the-game-age-35-beyondEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:36) Discussion on hormonal changes affecting hydration and common symptoms(5:37) Explanation of the morning rehydration strategy(5:57) Detailed recipe for the rehydration drink(9:30) Advice on how to protect teeth from acidic beverages(14:47) Success story from a community member using the rehydration strategy(15:47) Pre-hydration strategy for runners(18:28) Critique of popular hydration products like Liquid IV(21:10) Benefits of Tailwind for long-run fueling(23:26) Balancing performance and fat loss goals with proper fueling(27:18) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.