Comments on: What’s in YOUR Bottle?

By: C Payne

C Payne — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:02:32 +0000

About the only time I rely on a sports drink, and usually WITH another bottle of water, is the height of summer months when I’m sweating just standing still in my gear and don’t want the dreaded dehydration headache or pass out episode. Otherwise, plain water is good enough for me and if I want some flavor…. a squirt or two of Mio.

Post workout, when I get home, I usually make myself a smoothie with frozen fruit, protein powder and almond milk, or just the powder and almond milk unless I’m eating right then or shortly after. Meals are generally meats and a little carb from rice plus lots of veggies.

By: chrome molly

chrome molly — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 03:59:08 +0000

I got this recipe from a senior teacher at my first yoga teacher training and I’ve used it ever since:

I fill my bottle up with water (it’s 27 ounces). I add fresh-squeezed lemon or lime, maybe even a slice or two of whichever I use. I add a teaspoon of sea salt and a teaspoon of maple sugar. Homemade sports drink! It helped me through a long and intense yoga training, and it still works when I need it to during my workouts now.

By: Thimbleberry Slam

Thimbleberry Slam — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:47:39 +0000

Thanks for writing this Booty, anyone drinking a super sugary sports drink pre or post work out is doing themselves a disservice.

Electrolytes are essential for keeping your head on straight – don’t replenish those electrolytes and you’ll be a silly wreck. I love to drink coconut water half way through practice – it has just enough sweetness and sodium to get my reserves up. Plenty of water throughout the day, and especially after working out hard to flush all those toxins from your system.

Keep up the good derby work.