Summer is here, lets talk hydration?

[Moxie Hart]

Between the heat, my allergies, and all the skating I do (sometimes outside) I feel like I just can't get hydrated enough. I drink water, water and then more water. One of the other derby girls suggested coconut water but I haven't dared to try it yet. How do you all keep well hydrated?

[VorJoshigan]

Coconut water is a good substitute for gatorade. I've stopped drinking caffeine, but I can understand if that's not for everybody - instead I drink white tea. Lots and lots of white tea.

[Jaswandi]

How much water do you drink?

[Moxie Hart]

I try to drink 80 ounces before adding in extra while working out.

[morethanjustamom]

I'm thinking of trying coconut water myself...I constantly feel dehydrated this time of year, no matter how much water I drink.

[Jaswandi]

Doing 80 oz shouldn't be too hard - that's like 10 glasses, right? Do you try to drink a lot at once? That may be one of the reasons you can't get enough. I generally keep a large bottle filled on my desk at work, and keep chugging it periodically, when I'm staring at the computer. It happens subconsciously now...

[Moxie Hart]

No drinking it isn't the problem, I get it in, it just still doesn't seem like enough. I keep hearing I need to replace electrolytes but I don't really know. I'm going to try to up my intake more as well.

[epaleocookbooks]

If you're still not feeling hydrated after 80ozs of water (which is enough provided you weigh 160lb or less) you may have a weird issue that I also have, as do several other women that I know. The more water I drink, the more I crave it and the thirstier I THINK I am. It's actually a pyschological thing. You're not dehydrated, but you need to watch out. If you drink too much water, you'll end up with hyponatremia, which is water intoxication. I've actually been hospitalized for it. I'd suggest mixing it up and drinking coconut water or sucking on ice when you start to think you're thirsty. It helps. So does drinking flavored mineral water. If you need electrolytes, eat salted nuts and a banana. The sodium and potassium should help.