Sooooo thirsty.

katiebrighton
katiebrighton Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been on mfp for about a month. I’m eating around 1300 to 1500 calories a day, and losing weight about 1lb a week. I’m not deliberately doing low carb, but I have upped my proteins considerably to keep me sated.
I am so so thirsty. My food isn’t particularly high in sodium I don’t think, but I am drinking and running to the loo all day. Is this just a side effect of lowering my calories?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Not really. You might want to see your doctor.
  • daniellewhiteliving
    daniellewhiteliving Posts: 67 Member
    Thirst can be a sign of early diabetes but I'm sure it's nothing like that. Best get checked out just incase .
  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
    How much water are you drinking in a given day? Is your thirst being quenched at all? Like PP mentioned, extreme thirst can be an early sign of Diabetes.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,726 Member
    Get checked out, and make sure you've not gone too low on sodium.

    If you're drinking too much, that can also make you thirsty.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    Phentermine gave me dry mouth, which made me thirsty. Are you taking any medications?
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    It can also be a sign of anemia.

    +1 on Doctor recommendation
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,726 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Phentermine gave me dry mouth, which made me thirsty. Are you taking any medications?

    Good point. Zyrtec sometimes does that when I've missed a few doses.
  • katiebrighton
    katiebrighton Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks to you all. I’m not on any medication, I feel absolutely fine other than thirsty, but I shall get it checked out with the doc. Thanks for the advice x
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,784 Member
    edited May 2018
    When I increased my water intake to keep me adequately hydrated (light yellow pee), I noticed the more water I drink, the more water I drink. Not necessarily "thristy", but I want the refreshment of water, tea, sparkling flavored water, etc.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    I’m always thirsty when I cut. Idk if it’s the fact I’m wanting to fill my stomach a little or that the body holds onto less water when you lose more weight, but it’s common for ne
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