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Is it just me?

billyeann90
billyeann90 Posts: 86 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Is it just me or am I the only one who gets extremely thirsty right before bed? I only drink strictly water but after I'm unwinding from the day I down 3-4 bottles of water.. Is this a bad thing or do others do this too?

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  • canarysal
    canarysal Posts: 118 Member
    May be you are not drinking enough during the day. I try not to drink too close to bedtime and don't want to have to get up in the night! I've never been a big drinker 1-2 litres tops.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    canarysal wrote: »
    May be you are not drinking enough during the day. I try not to drink too close to bedtime and don't want to have to get up in the night! I've never been a big drinker 1-2 litres tops.

    Agreed, I'd try to drink more during the day and avoid downing so much water right before bed, if for not other reason than to sleep uninterrupted :tongue: If you don't have an issue with night waking and don't feel thirsty or dehydrated during the day, no problem.
  • towardaminime
    towardaminime Posts: 27 Member
    I'll admit I drink a lot of water or my weakness Wylers light singles, cherry and lemonade are my favs, including after dinner. But I also drink a fair amount during the day. I lived in the desert and think that started my habit as I used to need to drink upwards of 3 gallons a day especially when I spend a good deal of it outside in the sun. With me, I know I drink more in the evening if I have been really busy doing things during the day where I don't have as much access to my water bottle. I think it is just a habit with me and my body has grown accustomed to it.
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,940 Member
    drinking water is good for your heart & leg cramps before bed. I find I don't have to get up any more than usual when I do this
  • tonyjnav
    tonyjnav Posts: 16 Member
    Try to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. If you are thirsty it is already too late and your body is telling you it is dehydrated
  • billyeann90
    billyeann90 Posts: 86 Member
    Thank you all so much!! I typically drink 60-80 oz of water during the day depending on my activity level but it seems I match that at night when I start winding down. I'll try and double up water during the day so not having to use the restroom so much at night
  • alishajbv
    alishajbv Posts: 2 Member
    Drink as much water during the day as possible and log it. If you continue to have strong thirst around bedtime, ask your doctor to check for diabetes.
  • billyeann90
    billyeann90 Posts: 86 Member
    alishajbv wrote: »
    Drink as much water during the day as possible and log it. If you continue to have strong thirst around bedtime, ask your doctor to check for diabetes.

    I never knew this thank you so much!
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