Dehydrated?

hannamarie88
hannamarie88 Posts: 231 Member
edited January 29 in Food and Nutrition
I have been at this for about a month now and have gradually tried to increase my water intake -- I am averaging 12-15 glasses a day -- which is pretty reasonable since I am exercising daily and weigh 249 pounds. Does it just take time? I feel like I am still not getting enough water and my lips are always dry. This is overshare, but I know a good judge of how hydrated you are is your urine color -- that is still yellow-ish. Lighter than before though.

Am I sweating out more than I am taking in? I really don't think I can take in anymore water or I might float.

Please don't tell me I should be drinking more water haha.

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  • doowop713
    doowop713 Posts: 268 Member
    Whoa, 12-15 glasses a day? You are doing awesome! I think it depends on the person. I'm not expert but I know that for most of the day (TMI warning) my pee is this toxic yellow because of my multivitamin I take in the morning, even when I get 5-8 glasses in. By the end of the day it is better. It also depends on what you eat. Your pee should always have some color, I think. But pale pee is good. It means you are hydrated.

    In regard to your lips, mine are always dry too despite how much I drink. It sucks.

    Good luck though and keep up the AWESOME work!
  • dellaquilaa
    dellaquilaa Posts: 230 Member
    You should be drinking more water lol I hate when people say "8 glasses a day" - and doctors say it left and right and I want to smack them upside the head every time I hear it.

    Every body is different and people use their fluids differently and at different rates, depending on a LOT of factors, not just how much exercise you do (also how much salt you eat, what kind of shape your kidneys are in, hormones, heart, weather & altitude).

    Your pee should be the color of diluted lemonade. If it's darker, you're not drinking enough.

    PS. Dry lips or skin = dehydration.
  • Sarah0866
    Sarah0866 Posts: 291 Member
    It may be other liquids you are taking in that are dehydrating you or contributing to the yellow...coffee, diet sodas, etc.

    On the bright side, good job taking in 12-15! :)
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    forget the water,
    drink booze.
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
    Can you add water based foods like cucumbers to your diet? They might
    help with your dry lips.
  • ecdce
    ecdce Posts: 129 Member
    Dry lips are a symptom of dehydration, but they don't necessarily mean you aren't drinking enough. I get dry skin and lips in the late fall and late spring. That's when we have to turn on the heat and air-conditioning where I live. It only lasts a week or so, until I readjust to the new humidity level. My water consumption doesn't change at all during that time and I've no other symptoms of dehydration, like headaches. Also make sure you're using lip product with SPF if you're spending time outside.

    You can also get dry skin and lips from constantly wetting and drying the area, like washing your hands frequently. Do you lick your lips a lot? Its sort of a cycle;lick them BC they're dry, but that only makes them dryer in the long run.

    Also make sure you aren't getting facial products on your lips, like when you apply skin treatments or wash your face. Your lips are very delicate compared to your face skin and can't handle those sorts of products the same way.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    You may want to check with your doctor if you are drinking that much water and still feeling dehydrated.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    PS. Dry lips or skin = dehydration.

    I just wanted to point out that this isn't always true.

    Previously I had extremely dry lips and skin but I was very well hydrated. The issue for me was not enough healthy fats in my diet.

    Some people naturally have dry lips. OP, try not to lick your lips especially when out in the wind or cold as it will dry them out. Vaseline helped my dry lips and skin so much.. might be worth a shot.

    OP, sounds like you are hydrated. Just ensure you aren't letting yourself get thirsty as that is a sign of dehydration. Even though you drink 12 plus glasses of water a day your body is more hydrated than that due to any coffee/juice/tea/pop you drink along with any food you eat.
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    Try Lansinoh Lanolin for your lips. It's supposed to be a nipple balm for breastfeeding mothers, but one application lasts about 6-8 hours on me.

    A small number of people are allergic, so if you have a wool allergy, don't use it.

    Do you feel thirsty, or like you have a dry mouth (subtle difference)? Dry mouth is different and can be treated.
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