Sip Smarter This Summer: Why Hydration (and Mocktails!) Matter for Fat Loss, Hormones + Energy

Let’s talk about one of the simplest—but most underrated—health hacks of all time: hydration. When you’re crushing workouts, chasing kids, soaking up sunshine, and trying to feel your best all summer long, staying hydrated isn’t optional—it’s essential. And no, we’re not just talking about chugging water. Let’s talk about smart hydration that supports your hormones, metabolism, gut health, and fat loss goals—why it’s important, how we can use it to optimize fat loss, and what this means for alcohol intake, too. Oh—and we’ll throw in some seriously refreshing mocktail recipes, so you can sip your way to better results (without the booze).

Why Hydration Is a Big Deal (Especially for Women in Summer)

Dehydration doesn't just make you feel thirsty—it can actually mess with your energy, digestion, cravings, and even your results in the gym. As temps rise, your body naturally loses more fluids through sweat, and if you're not replenishing them properly, it can throw everything off.

Here’s what happens when you're under-hydrated:

• Hormones go haywire – Dehydration increases cortisol (the stress hormone), which can lead to bloating, fatigue, poor sleep, and stubborn fat storage—especially around the midsection.
  
  
• Digestion slows down – You need water to keep things moving. Without enough fluids, your gut can get sluggish, leading to bloating, constipation, and poor nutrient absorption.
  
  
• Fat loss stalls – Your body needs water to metabolize stored fat. If you're dehydrated, your fat-burning engine slows down.
  
  
• Muscle building suffers – Hydration supports nutrient delivery and muscle recovery. If you're sweating through those strength workouts but not refueling properly, you’re missing out on key gains.

And let’s be real: no one wants to feel puffy, tired, or foggy, especially in the heat of summer.

Should You Skip the Alcohol?

Listen—we’re not anti-fun. But when it comes to feeling your best and hitting your health goals, alcohol might isn’t doing you any favors. 

Here’s why you might want to rethink that nightly rosé:

• Alcohol is dehydrating – It’s a diuretic, which means it pulls water from your system and worsens hormone imbalances.
  
  
• It disrupts sleep and blood sugar – Poor sleep = increased cravings and less motivation to work out. No thanks.
  
  
• It slows down fat burning – Your body prioritizes metabolizing alcohol over burning fat or repairing muscle.
  
  
• It messes with your gut – Alcohol can alter your gut microbiome, increase inflammation, and make bloating worse.
  
  

The good news? You don’t have to sip sad soda water or skip the fun entirely. Mocktails are in, and they’re the perfect upgrade for any summer hangout. Keep reading for a few favorites from the FASTer Way app.

Coach Tips: How to Hydrate Smarter This Summer 💦

• Start your day with water + electrolytes (like FASTer Way Hydration!) to reset your system after fasting.
  
  
• Hydrate before and after workouts to boost performance and recovery.
  
  
• Sip mocktails in the evening instead of wine or cocktails to support sleep and fat burning.
  
  
• Eat your water with hydrating foods like cucumber, watermelon, leafy greens, and citrus.
  
  
• Track your intake—aim for half your body weight in ounces per day (more if you’re sweating!)

One of the best ways to stay hydrated is by spicing things up! Check out a tasty way to turn  FASTer Way Hydration into a seriously satisfying mocktail, as well as a few favorite mocktail recipes from the FASTer Way app!

FASTer Way Lemon Lime Hydration Mocktail 🍋

This fizzy, refreshing drink will keep you cool, support your gut, and help your body burn fat without the empty calories or hormone disruption.

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Ingredients:

• 1 scoop Lemon Lime FASTer Way Hydration
• 12 oz sparkling water (plain or lime-flavored)
• Juice of ½ fresh lime
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (with the “mother”)
• Ice
• Optional: Fresh mint leaves or lime slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add 1 scoop of FASTer Way Lemon Lime Hydration.
3. Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently.
4. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and stir in apple cider vinegar.
5. Garnish with lime or mint and enjoy your metabolism-loving mocktail!

🧠 Bonus: Apple cider vinegar may help support blood sugar balance and digestion, while FASTer Way Hydration delivers clean electrolytes to help fight fatigue and keep cortisol in check.

Summer Sangria

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Servings: 8
Macros (per serving):

• Carbs: 31g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Fiber: 2g

Ingredients

• 2 ripe Peaches, pitted and sliced
• 10 Strawberries, sliced in thirds
• 1 seedless Orange, sliced in rounds
• 4 oz Apple Juice
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 bottle Sparkling White Grape Juice
• 2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
• Ice (to serve)

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine peaches, strawberries, orange slices, apple juice, and honey.
2. Let the mixture macerate (sit and soak) for 1 hour to enhance flavor.
3. Fill the pitcher with ice.
4. Pour in sparkling white grape juice and fresh orange juice.
5. Stir gently and serve chilled.

Passionfruit Sunrise

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Servings: 1
Macros:

• Carbs: 47g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Fiber: 2.2g

Ingredients

• 4 oz Crushed Pineapple Purée (fresh is best, but canned works in a pinch)
• 4 oz Guava or Passionfruit Juice
• 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 tsp Grenadine Syrup
• 1 Lime, sliced (for garnish)
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a blender, purée crushed pineapple with a pinch of salt.
2. Fill a 16 oz glass with ice.
3. Pour in guava or passionfruit juice and lime juice.
4. Slowly add grenadine syrup and let it settle—do not stir.
5. Gently spoon 4 oz of pineapple purée over the top.
6. Garnish with a lime slice.
7. Sip and enjoy the tropical vibes!

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Related Resources:

• Why Your Electrolyte Drink Is Making You Bloated
• Why Your Electrolyte Drink Isn't Working as Well as It Could
• Hot Weather Workout Safety - Essential Summer Exercise Tips

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