frankiefz Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Does anyone have problems feeling super dry at the end of the day, and in the night? I am drinking at least the recommended amount of H2O (half body weight in oz) each day - sometimes a lot more. I tend to run on the dry side (I'm a Pitta, for those who are into ayurveda). But being on this plan (end of Day 6!) and not drinking alcohol (which I don't drink an excessive amount of usually), also limiting my caffeine intake (I only do a cup of green tea a day), I have found myself feeling dryer than I've ever felt before. Dry throat in the evenings, getting crazy dry sometimes when I wake in the night. Lips are tight. Skin dry. It is fall here in NYC. Getting colder and the air is drying out, sure. But I cannot account for this extra dryness, other than being on this plan. I've been told before that it is possible that the water I drink is not being absorbed efficiently by my body. So I've tried adding electrolytes, in the form of lemon juice, salt or 'E-lyte' to my water. Sometimes I break down and get Smart Water for a day or two, because I feel like it helps (I also love the taste), although I don't like buying plastic bottles. I'm flummoxed and would love to know if this rings true with anyone else - feeling alone! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted October 26, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 26, 2015 Maybe you are not consuming enough fat. Share several days of what you have been eating and we may be able to offer some suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiefz Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 oh.... I was looking at my breakfast plate earlier and wondering if the ghee I cooked my veggies in was going to be enough fat for the plate... this morning: 3 eggs, 2/3 head chard, cooked with ghee, toms and onion. handful Brussel sprouts. (I went and added some mayo at the end...) yesterday morning: 3 scrambled eggs, potatoes, bit of bacon, mixed roasted veggies: red onion, caulflower, asparagus (restaurant meal) M2, yesterday: baked salmon, salad of romaine and mixed greens with toms, orange pepper and a few pieces sweet potato, tablespoon home-made mayo, day before : baked salmon with a similar salad but there were some nuts and a little avocado (no mayo). I relied on the dressing of olive oil and cider vinegar to provide some fat. M3 last night: roast chicken, zucchini pasta with a homemade marinara - eeek, NO FAT THERE I realise except olive oil in the making of the sauce I usually add a half avocado to any meal but ran out over the weekend. I was adding nuts too, earlier in the week, but slowed that down because of some heavy duty indigestion mid week. I have some coconut flakes in the larder and will try to figure out how to incorporate them. A very successful evening meal was a brazilian fish stew that I found on here, with coconut milk, that left me (and whole family) very satiated. its DELICIOUS. http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moqueca___brazilian_fish_stew/ I will try to incorporate more coconut milk recipes. My go-to meals are all about saute-ing or steaming veggies, and if the only fat is from there - perhaps the 1-2 TBL spoons coconut/olive oil/ghee is not enough? I am going to make an effort with fat this week. THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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