Hydration: The Simplest (and Most Overlooked) Summer Hack
Hydration isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s the key to feeling your best, especially on hot days or while traveling.
If you’ve ever had summer fatigue, travel constipation, or that nagging headache after a beach day… dehydration may be to blame.
Try this:
Keep a cute, refillable water bottle with you (bonus points if it actually fits in your car cupholder).
Toss a few electrolyte packets in your bag (I love ones with magnesium + potassium).
Traveling? Start your day with water before the coffee to keep digestion moving.
It doesn’t have to be complicated…just consistent.
Snacks You Actually Want to Eat (Guilt Not Included)
I used to pack every “clean” snack in the book: protein bars I didn’t enjoy, tiny nut packs that left me starving, and yes… I once traveled with a blender. Never again.
Now? I keep it simple. I pack snacks I like and that actually fill me up.
My go-tos:
Remember: Add, don’t subtract. Instead of stressing about what not to eat, focus on including foods that give you energy and satisfaction.
Movement Should Feel Good (Not Like a Punishment)
No, you don’t need to hit the gym every day on vacation – or ever. This summer, think movement that fits your life, not a rigid schedule.
Pack resistance bands, go on walks, stretch in your PJs, or take the kids for a bike ride. And if your body says “rest”? Listen. Even Olympic athletes take deload weeks…you can too.
Movement = feeling better, not earning food.
Comfort Counts (Yes, Even That Eye Mask)
Summer travel and busy schedules can mess with your routine, sleep, digestion – you name it. But tiny comforts can go a long way.
I never leave home without:
Wellness is about feeling good, not just looking good.