Christie Mawby Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am not even sure where to put this....as I am not fully on my Whole30 yet, that will be Friday. But this weekend I did axe grains and dairy and I am making a concerted effort to ramp up into my Whole30 this week. There have been no artificial foods in my body for 3 days. So, anyway. Water. I can not get enough water. I am pretty much chronically thirsty. I am trying to keep it to 10 glasses a day - but, seriously I am dry-mouthed thirsty pretty much from the time my eyeballs open until they close. Is that normal? Was I just chronically dehydrated and now that I am getting in a glass every hour or so my body is screaming at me "don't you dare stop?" Could it have something to do with my spastic thyroid? It's not like I am running to the bathroom every thirty minutes either. I just don't know. I don't eat a tonne of salt (I cook with it but that is it) so I don't think that is the issue. I know that you aren't "doctors" and such but, is there anyone else this has happened too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 20, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 20, 2013 Our recommendation for water is 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day, which is a lot higher than most people drink and it is fine to drink as much as 1 ounce per pound... So, you are not drinking too much. I don't know why you feel so thirsty, but there is a lot of good that comes from drinking plenty - better blood pressure, better performance, flushing waste, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 No matter what I'm eating, I get extremely thirsty/drink lots of water the day before my period arrives. Could it be your time of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If you don't have enough good salt I don't think your body actually uses the water to hydrate you properly....if you've cut out most processed food, and not adding salt, you might be too low in salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hojo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The salt thing is true....if you are not getting enough salt in your foods you need to add about 1/4 teas per 20oz of water or so. I just rest in on my tongue and take a drink rather than 'drinking' salt water. and make sure its a good Celtic Sea Salt not the yucky store kind...that is really processed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Mawby Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 We use Himalayan and Sea Salt....we haven't used "normal" salt in years. I always cook with it so, maybe it is just a flux thing. I will try adding a little more through the day. Maybe it will go away....I drink anywhere from 3-4 litres of water a day (I have no idea what that is in ounces 120-130 maybe) I can't drink more than that or I get headaches - unless it is really hot or I have been working out. Oh well, at least I will get this sorted out first. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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