Extreme Thirst on Refeed Day

[EnergyJoule]

A few hours into my refeed, and later through the night while I'm sleeping, I become extremely thirsty. The best feeling I can compare it to is "cotton mouth" (post hangover). What's the explanation behind this?

[Anatomy]

my understanding is that it takes a lot of water to digest carbs so it could be that; are you taking in more sodium during your refeeds?

Either way, why not just drink more water and be happy :)

[EnergyJoule]

Ah, that makes sense.

Because I'm automatically taking in a lot more extra carbs and overall calories I'm positive that I'm also taking in more sodium than usual.

Believe me, I've learned to take in a lot of extra H2O on my refeed days.

[PowerManDL]

Glycogen takes water with it.

[NooHoo]

When you refeed, you are refilling your muscle glycogen. Along with the glycogen that gets stored from the carbs, your body will also store something like 1-3g of water for every 1g of glycogen.
So, It's very important to drink a LOT of water during a refeed, which I know from experience is the last thing you want to do when stuffing carbs in your face.

[christie]

I made the mistake of guzzlin' about 2L of water down quickly after I stuffed my face with carbs all night. Let's just say I couldn't move for like 20 mins...VERY painful :lol:

[Anatomy]

Originally posted by christielou@Jun 3 2006, 06:39 PM
I made the mistake of guzzlin' about 2L of water down quickly after I stuffed my face with carbs all night. Let's just say I couldn't move for like 20 mins...VERY painful :lol:
I'll bet you had amazing pumps the next day in the gym!