Liquids

**Peg** · 08-06-2014 10:26 PM

Can any explain why it is the more I drink the thirstier I am.I have had at least 70 ounces of water today.im really full but I'm so darn thirsty.my liquid intake was water and SF tea? Is it just me or does this happen to any one else? Just curious.

**Toopie2Seater** · 08-06-2014 10:35 PM

If your input matches your output then you are right on track. If you are consuming that much water and you still feel thirsty, start making a note about how many times a day you're peeing and whether it's a little volume or a lot. If your ins and outs match and your urine output is light yellow to clear, then your body is probably self regulating very well. If your fluid intake is way higher than your ouput, you may be a little debydrated and that thirst single is your body's way of playing catch-up. Also, sometimes you need to add electrolyes to your fluid consumption, that'll help balance things out.

**Terps** · 08-06-2014 10:42 PM

Toopie has some good information, more than I know.

I find with the high protein diet, I am more thirsty.

**bmiller140** · 08-06-2014 10:52 PM

If I don't spread out my water throughout the day, I get extremely thirsty. You may also want to try decaffeinated tea. Caffeine can be dehydrating instead of hydrating. Water is still your best choice.

**Toopie2Seater** · 08-06-2014 10:58 PM

@ Terps, you're right. High protein does put extra work on the kidneys, which will in turn send 'thirsty' signals to the brain so that you drink more in order to help maintain proper functioning. I'm very proud of both of you ladies. Keep up the good work. And Kristen (Terps) I see you're about to come out of the 70s. Work it!

**Deejaycee76** · 08-06-2014 11:55 PM

Does your tea have caffeine? If so, caffeine is a diuretic. And diuretics make us urinate more than normal, thus dehydrating us. Watch that sodium intake...and I didn't pay attention where you're located, but it is summer after all.