Moxie Hart Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Between the heat, my allergies, and all the skating I do (sometimes outside) I feel like I just can't get hydrated enough. I drink water, water and then more water. One of the other derby girls suggested coconut water but I haven't dared to try it yet. How do you all keep well hydrated? Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
VorJoshigan Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Coconut water is a good substitute for gatorade. I've stopped drinking caffeine, but I can understand if that's not for everybody - instead I drink white tea. Lots and lots of white tea. "Get busy living or get busy dying. That's goddamn right." - Red"I'm not losing weight, I'm evicting fat." -me Link to comment
Jaswandi Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 How much water do you drink? Human AdventurerFirst completed challenge| my paleo experienceNever underestimate the power of Momentum.Believe in action. Not in the consequence of it. Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I try to drink 80 ounces before adding in extra while working out. Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
morethanjustamom Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'm thinking of trying coconut water myself...I constantly feel dehydrated this time of year, no matter how much water I drink. The old believe everything; the middle aged suspect everything: the young know everything. ~Oscar Wilde Link to comment
Jaswandi Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Doing 80 oz shouldn't be too hard - that's like 10 glasses, right? Do you try to drink a lot at once? That may be one of the reasons you can't get enough. I generally keep a large bottle filled on my desk at work, and keep chugging it periodically, when I'm staring at the computer. It happens subconsciously now... Human AdventurerFirst completed challenge| my paleo experienceNever underestimate the power of Momentum.Believe in action. Not in the consequence of it. Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 No drinking it isn't the problem, I get it in, it just still doesn't seem like enough. I keep hearing I need to replace electrolytes but I don't really know. I'm going to try to up my intake more as well. Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
epaleocookbooks Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 If you're still not feeling hydrated after 80ozs of water (which is enough provided you weigh 160lb or less) you may have a weird issue that I also have, as do several other women that I know. The more water I drink, the more I crave it and the thirstier I THINK I am. It's actually a pyschological thing. You're not dehydrated, but you need to watch out. If you drink too much water, you'll end up with hyponatremia, which is water intoxication. I've actually been hospitalized for it. I'd suggest mixing it up and drinking coconut water or sucking on ice when you start to think you're thirsty. It helps. So does drinking flavored mineral water. If you need electrolytes, eat salted nuts and a banana. The sodium and potassium should help. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Gnome Adventurer STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | STA: 1 | CON: 3 | CHA: 3 | WIS: 4 Fitocracy | ePaleoCookbooks.net | Blog | Twitter Link to comment
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