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Posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:07:21
I'm going to the Y and I work out a lot. Not only that, but I sweat TONS. I sweat tons even just walking 3 miles/hour. I work out for long periods of time, sometimes with over 3 hours of total exercise time on the cardio machines.
I sweat so much my face and back and arms are literally dripping with sweat. My clothes and even underwear are soaked. I can wring the sweat of out my clothes. My face turns bright red and stays red throughout my workout.
I drink water in-between machines and I am just a freaking eating machine after my workouts. I really need to control that. I want to lose weight, not gain weight!
I think I'm probably getting back my electrolytes through the eating so I assume just drinking water is OK.
Do I need a sports drink?
Posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:13:14
In reply to Should I be drinking a sports drink?, posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:07:21
Omgosh, I just realized I haven't peed today. I think I'm dehydrated.
Posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:20:07
In reply to Re: Should I be drinking a sports drink?, posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:13:14
Oh yeah, I also sweat so much that after it all dries I can scrape salt off my face.
Posted by desolationrower on March 3, 2010, at 2:20:56
In reply to Re: Should I be drinking a sports drink?, posted by Deneb on February 23, 2010, at 21:20:07
sports drinks are sugar and some minerals. most people not profesional athelets don't need added carbohydrates, and minerals should get from food like produce, legumes, milk.
so, no.
i would suggest eating largest meal of day, and the one with meat if you take it, right after working out.
-d/r
Posted by Deneb on March 3, 2010, at 23:47:38
In reply to Re: Should I be drinking a sports drink?, posted by desolationrower on March 3, 2010, at 2:20:56
Thanks for the advice!
I think I need to drink more water then. I think I lose weight after exercise.
My tummy fat gets smaller after exercise, but it re-inflates later during the day. LOL
I think I am a bit of a hypochondriac.
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