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12 Hydration Mistakes Leaving You Parched, According to Experts (Self)

Posted: Aug 12, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Self on August 12, 2025.

On the most basic level, you’re probably well aware that drinking water = good, and skimping on it, especially when the weather heats up, is, well, the exact opposite. But in practice, the issue is a little more nuanced. In fact, there’s a high probability that you may be making a few key hydration mistakes without even knowing it, which can be leaving you foggy, lethargic, and all-around not feeling your best...

Blanket fluid recs are hard to make for athletes, too, but in general, they should shoot to drink 17 to 20 ounces of fluid two hours before exercising, and seven to 10 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes while exercising, per the American Council on Exercise. Weigh yourself before and after, and drink at least 20 ounces of water for every pound lost through sweat...

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