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SSRIs got me drinking Gatorade and Powerade all day. I don't like low sugar stuff, like Gatorlyte or Prime.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Cherry Lime Gatorlyte (the white one)

So refreshing. A couple sips on a hot day and I feel rehydrated.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I like to drink Body Armor when I'm cycling or riding my motorcycle on a hot day.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Liquid IV. I'll bring a few packets if I know I'm going to be sweating. It's also great for a hangover.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Ginger tea is my bag baby yeah.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

Ice cold water with a slice of lemon.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Propel/Gatorade Zero powder drink mixes. No specific flavor.

Pack of 10 costs as much as 1 regular Gatorade bottle. More cost effective.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

An americano. when particularly thirsty, an americano with water on the side.

[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

Water. Cold brew black or green tea if I'm feeling frisky.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

It's got what plants crave

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Ice cold water, or Gatorade if I need the electrolytes (usually due to hangover, rather than exercise). Orange or yellow-green, red and white are tolerable, fuck blue

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

For long term hydration:

โ€ข Alcohol free beer (non-American, preferably German-style, cold)

โ€ข water (little lower than room temp)

โ€ข unsweetened tea (cold)

For quick hydration:

โ€ข sparkling water (littler lower than room temp)

โ€ข sparkling water with lemon (not fridge cold but cold)

Oh, and no ice cubes.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Look into drink mixes for endurance athletes. We use this stuff constantly.

I personally love Skratch. They make a more traditional 70cal/scoop mix and also make an electrolyte-only mix that's easier on the digestive track if you don't need the sugar for exercise.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

A bit expensive. Does look too bad though. Wish it was cheaper alternative to body armours. Its super basic and could be made much cheaper they just from sourcing the ingredients yourself.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

generally ice water, but i also like Pocari sweat if its on hand.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Hammer fizz is the best but it is low sugar.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

lol thanks for all the suggestions of water, but when I'm on SSRIs it runs right through me.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Idk im on SSRIs as well but I still prefer water. Is it maybe some side effect of the ones you're taking? Maybe you should talk to your doc about it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Water with electrolytes? I got unflavored electrolyte drops for times I fast, and for my kid who has to do band camp in the summer here. You can get flavored ones too, I don't like them. Dilute them more than the bottle says to, sometimes a splash of lemon.

Topo Chico and orange juice is great, if you are just looking for something that tastes good.

Ask your doctor if it's safe for you to take creatine, that certainly helps muscles retain water.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Unsweet tea. Wife has made green tea for the last few batches, liking that even more.

If I'm outdoors, kayaking or hiking or whatever, I carry frozen water.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Watch out for caffeine in teas people. After 2 weeks of loving green tea 3 or 4 times a day. I got massive migraines when I stopped or even slowed down on consumption. 25mg to 50mg per cup.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

If you're exploring the green tea world, I highly recommend mint green tea. Exactly what it sounds like. I find it quite refreshing, especially after a hot day. The mint adds a nice coolness.

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