Anything better than water?

[fattymcfatfat]

Hello all,

I'm going to get fit and I'm going to look sweet. Looks like a great community here, can't wait to get more active. Unfortunately, I'm going to start everything off with a question!

Been going to the gym all last week, basic treadmill, bike, rowing type work. I drink a good amount of water usually (about 3-4 litres a day sometimes 5 or so) so I'm not used to feeling dehydrated.

Anyway, during gym time I sometimes feel fairly dehydrated, dry mouth etc even though I've got my water bottle in constant contact with my mouth. Not a great fan of the sports drinks, so is there anything you can suggest that might help? Or am I just out of practice?

Any help appreciated!

[Dr.Green]

nothing is really better than water
u just might more out of shape than u think

[fattymcfatfat]

Thanks for the reply.

I am most DEFIANTLY out of shape, I'm about 90-100 lbs more than I should be! I am trying to get that sorted out now then hopefully start building.

I just wasn't sure if feeling dehydrated was actually because I was or just because I haven't been doing any significant physical activity for so long.

[Dr.Green]

Thanks for the reply.

I am most DEFIANTLY out of shape, I'm about 90-100 lbs more than I should be! I am trying to get that sorted out now then hopefully start building.

I just wasn't sure if feeling dehydrated was actually because I was or just because I haven't been doing any significant physical activity for so long.

what are your meal plans for the day ?????????

[fattymcfatfat]

I'm figuring them out now. At the moment it is 4 meals a day, mainly portions of turkey, chicken, selection of veg, fruit smoothies when I feel like a bit of a treat. Nothing too specific just yet! Reading through various posts to try and get an idea.

[Dr.Green]

I'm figuring them out now. At the moment it is 4 meals a day, mainly portions of turkey, chicken, selection of veg, fruit smoothies when I feel like a bit of a treat. Nothing too specific just yet! Reading through various posts to try and get an idea.

sounds like u are on the right track
just throw in some multi vitamens in your meal plan and keep doing what u are doing.and soon you will notice that u will be sweating less and be less dehydrated

[fattymcfatfat]

Ah, you've actually answered another question of mine.

I do sweat quite a lot, always thought this was related to being so unfit. So when I start getting more fit, I should stop sweating as much?! Bonus!

Thanks for your kind help!

[Stand Ablaze]

You aren't dehydrated if you are constantly drinking water, it might just happen for you. I don't get it, but you do, and we both drink the same amount of water. I guess just deal with it, or if you really hate it, get it checked out by a doctor.

[skelooth]

Ah, you've actually answered another question of mine.

I do sweat quite a lot, always thought this was related to being so unfit. So when I start getting more fit, I should stop sweating as much?! Bonus!

Thanks for your kind help!

I've been lifting for 9 months, and I still sweat like a maniac

[tibor]

I've been lifting for 9 months, and I still sweat like a maniac

I actually sweat more.

[Frondz]

Make sure you're getting about a gallon or more of water a day.

[Dr.Green]

I actually sweat more.

thats funny
alot of people sweat less when they loose all the wieght
i know i have started to sweat alot less when i shed my weight

but everyone is diffrent

and if u think about it we drink alot more water know that we are eating right and working hard.and with all that extra water in us we will swet it out