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Marge321
Marge321 Posts: 131 Member
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Hello !

Been upping my calories to 2200 a day recently. Since then, I feel so much thirsty !! I keep drinking water of course, I'm no fan of soda/juice, but it's like I never drink enough.

I know sometimes I have sodium days but I always drink a lot, over 8 cups a day.

Is it my body adjusting or something ? Anybody had the same problem ? I feel like half my day is spent at the bathroom !

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  • 31prvrbs
    31prvrbs Posts: 687 Member
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    If your protein intake has increased dramatically, then that would probably be why. As protein intake goes up, so should water intake. Protein causes your body to secrete more water, which is why low carb/high protein diets seem to "work" so well, and why carb cycling, etc is an effective tool for bodybuilders, athletes, etc..

    So if protein has gone up, you should be drinking more water than you would have at lower protein levels.

    For what it's worth.....I live in the bathroom, lol....


    ~Kiki
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
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    I've been thirstier a lot lately too. I'm not sure. I just thought maybe it was from my increased activity, but it does seem like it happened after I upped my calories. ??
  • 31prvrbs
    31prvrbs Posts: 687 Member
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    Take a look at the diff between your protein before upping and after, you may just find that it's the case. Although, increased activity could certainly be a reason, as well as just temperature getting warmer (if that's the case wherever you are)
  • Marge321
    Marge321 Posts: 131 Member
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    Exactly ! I upped my protein intake a lot, with shakes and eggs for the most part.

    Then I will drink !

    Thanks for your answer.

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