184. Feel-Good Summer: Refreshing Foods, Hydration, and Energy Tips
Jun 27, 2025Hot weather, bloating, low energy… summer can take a toll on how your body feels—and that can affect your mood, motivation, and confidence.
In the final episode of the Summer Body—Without the Pressure series, Kara Hackleman shares practical tips to help you physically feel great this season—so you can show up, enjoy life, and stay on track.
You’ll learn which foods reduce bloat and boost digestion, how hydration affects energy and hunger, why alcohol may be sabotaging your efforts, and simple ways to eat and drink to thrive (not just survive) all summer long.
🔑 Key Points Covered:
🌸 Why How You Feel Physically Impacts Confidence
- Heat, humidity, bloating, and low energy all affect how you show up
- Why feeling light and energized supports both mental and physical progress
🥗 Foods That Help You Feel Light, Not Bloated
- What foods cause bloating in summer (and why)
- Top summer foods that naturally support digestion and energy:
- Pineapple & mango (digestive enzymes)
- Watermelon (hydration)
- Berries (fiber & freshness)
- Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers (water-rich & easy to enjoy)
- Shifting mindset around food: choosing what feels good, not obsessing or restricting
💧 Hydration Hacks That Make a Difference
- Why waiting until you’re thirsty means you’re already behind
- How hydration affects hunger, cravings, and energy
- Kara’s simple hydration strategy (with her favorite 40 oz tumbler!)
- How to flavor water & make it fun
- Caffeine & electrolytes—what helps and what to watch for
🍸 The Alcohol Connection
- How alcohol contributes to bloating, cravings, and sluggishness
- Kara’s personal story of learning to enjoy summer events without alcohol
- How to feel confident making your own choices without explaining them
📝 Bringing It All Together: 5 Quick Tips
- Choose more fresh foods—fruits, veggies, and grilled proteins
- Drink more water—carry it with you and sip often
- Notice how your body feels after meals—use that info to guide choices
- Reduce alcohol if it makes you feel worse
- Remember: how your body feels physically impacts your confidence
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Let’s personalize your summer habits & help you feel great in your body—without overwhelm.
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✨ Memorable Quotes:
“Most summer discomfort comes from what you’re eating—or not drinking. You can feel amazing with simple tweaks.”
“It’s not about depriving yourself. It’s about discovering what actually helps your body feel good.”
“How you feel physically affects how you feel emotionally. Treat your body like someone you care about.”
🔁 Try This Quick Habit Shift:
- For your next summer gathering or meal:
Choose 1 water-rich fruit or veggie + a big tumbler of flavored water - Pay attention to how your body feels afterward—and build on what feels good!
