My husband Trey used to listen in on my coaching calls in the early years. And after hearing me troubleshoot with client after client — asking questions, trying to figure out why results had stalled — he finally said... "Leslie. Always start with water. It is always the water."

And he was right. Almost every single time.

In this episode I share the surprising science behind why not drinking enough water actually causes your body to hold onto water weight, why dehydration can keep the scale stuck even when you are doing everything else right, and why your brain is often sending you to the kitchen for food when what it actually needs is a big glass of water.

I also give you my five practical tips for actually getting your water in — including why the size of your cup matters more than you think, why front loading your water early in the day changes everything, and the sugar free electrolyte that has been a game changer for me living in the deep south.

Short, practical, and possibly the episode that finally moves your scale.

What we cover:

• Why Trey always said start with water and why he was right almost every time
• The surprising science of why dehydration causes your body to retain water and keep the scale stuck
• How your brain confuses thirst signals for hunger signals
• The combination of green tea extract and caffeine and what research shows about thermogenesis
• Five practical tips for getting your water in consistently every day
• Why front loading your water early matters if you want to sleep through the night
• The sugar free electrolyte game changer for anyone who sweats regularly or lives somewhere hot
  

Your water goal from this episode:
Half your body weight in ounces every single day. Fill up the biggest cup you own and drink it before you do anything else today.

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