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[MrOneEyedBoh]

So at work I drink my 1 gallon of water no problem. But here is the issue .. I'm sweating heavily and the water isn't replacing what's being sweat out or used up. I don't mind drinking Powerade but the less of that I can drink the better, for me at least. I just don't want the artificial sugar, dye etc all the time.

Is there a powder I can get to replace whatever I'm sweating out and using from working in the high heat? I've noticed I've been getting headaches later in the day, but about 15-30 mins after drinking a powerade, I feel way better

 

[goodvibes]

coconut water

 

[Mission1]

This^^^^

 

[aaronuconn]

What's your dieting looking like around training?

 

[Jiigzz]

So at work I drink my 1 gallon of water no problem. But here is the issue .. I'm sweating heavily and the water isn't replacing what's being sweat out or used up. I don't mind drinking Powerade but the less of that I can drink the better, for me at least. I just don't want the artificial sugar, dye etc all the time.

Is there a powder I can get to replace whatever I'm sweating out and using from working in the high heat? I've noticed I've been getting headaches later in the day, but about 15-30 mins after drinking a powerade, I feel way better

Add salt to water and eat a banana

 

[cbsharpe]

coconut water and banana are definitely good choices like what jiigz and goodvibes have said.

 

[AntM1564]

As stated, coconut water, salt, and bananas or other high potassium foods. If you want a liquid, you can get Pedialyte or anything similar.

 

[Driven2lift]

KCl is about $8 for a container here, use it as a salt substitute on anything you're eating. Or just NaCl, whichever you think you are lacking.
If it is sodium hit up some hot sauce

 

[GreenMachineX]

I just bought some Nuun electrolyte tablets for the same reason. But I need to drink 2 gallons at work to stay hydrated.

 

[Young Gotti]

coconut water is great...I currently use Compete during my workout because my gym is a sweat box, it's pretty easy to say I much prefer the flavor to coconut water

my guess is your working outside? bananas have been mentioned and could be your best friend for that type of work

 

[KrisL]

Athlytes.
Sugar-free powerade.
Food.
Pickle juice.

 

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Thanks guys. How many bananas do you recommend? I'm not a fruit eater but I'll try it.


What about the coconut water? Which brand is better?

 

[Balaclava]

Great thread...I had no idea coconut water was helpful in the electrolytes department.

 

[goodvibes]

Thanks guys. How many bananas do you recommend? I'm not a fruit eater but I'll try it.


What about the coconut water? Which brand is better?

Zico has a good profile not the "from concentrate" type.

 

[bioman]

I second coconut water..but watch the sugar content in some brands. V-8 is another staple for me in the desert...it has lots of salt and potassium. There are various supps that have an appropriate Na/K/Ca ratio like Athlytes or Tri-Salts. Pickle juice is a great pick me up..the vinegar helps to balance electro levels. Tortilla chips also help a little.

 

[Montego1]

Coconut water is gross. Just saying.

 

[GreenMachineX]

I just bought some Nuun electrolyte tablets for the same reason. But I need to drink 2 gallons at work to stay hydrated.

I've been using these for about a week now and they seem to be working well as far as I can tell.