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Sep 18, 2026 47 min

90: Hydration Is More Than Water

from Lifestyle School Podcast Hosted by Hope Plack

Hydration is about a lot more than hitting a water goal. In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, Hope breaks down what actually happens to water and electrolytes in your body—and why your hydration needs can change when you're fasting, lowering insulin, exercising, or spending time in the heat. In this episode, you'll learn: How much water men and women actually need What your lab work may reveal about dehydration The roles of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride Why we've become so afraid of salt How lower insulin levels can increase sodium and water loss Why fasting can change your electrolyte needs Why fasting in the heat can feel dramatically harder Which beverages can affect hydration Why some electrolyte supplements contain surprisingly little sodium Why drinking more plain water isn't always the answer How long it can take to rehydrate Why rapid changes on the scale may simply be water Hydration isn't about drinking as much water as possible. It's about maintaining the right fluid and electrolyte balance for what your body is doing. Listen to Episode 90 of the Lifestyle School Podcast to learn how to hydrate smarter. Supplement Store: Head over to my website: www.hopeplackcoaching.com and check out my new supplement store!

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