Outside Podcast Dispatches: Will Drinking a Gallon of Water a Day Make You Healthier?
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Aug 13, 2019 Aleta Burchyski, an Outside editor known for her adventurous spirit, undertook the daunting Water Gallon Challenge, where she drank a gallon of water daily for a month. In this journey, she navigated the logistical hurdles of increased hydration, including constant bathroom breaks. A hydration expert weighs in on the lesser-known impacts of proper hydration, revealing the evolving understanding of how water affects our bodies. Aleta shares her surprising benefits, like enhanced energy levels, despite her initial dislike for plain tap water.
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Aleta's Aversion to Water
- Aleta Burchyski, an Outside editor, rarely drank pure water, preferring other beverages.
- Colleagues questioned her habits due to her chronic fatigue.
The Challenge
- Aleta's editor, Chris Keyes, assigned her the water gallon challenge.
- This challenge involved drinking a gallon of water daily for 30 days.
Day One Struggles
- On day one, Aleta bought eight gallons of purified water and began the challenge.
- Frequent bathroom breaks disrupted her work, causing concern.