Best sports nutrition hydration products according to redditors

To be honest, I wasn't religiously keeping track. I would try to drink at least 3-4 scoops of this powder a day - New Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Orange, 90 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGUTEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kZ2dBbKMNR2QC
And two scoops of sleep time magnesium each night. But I would supplement more if I was feeling lethargic or dizzy.

You definitely need to be supplementing electrolytes on a keto diet.

These can be bought at most grocery stores and this is more cost saving.

Get some electrolytes today and you will immediately feel the difference.

It is a profile of salts not just sodium chloride.

As is this product. You can find individual tubes at most running stores or even Target. Easy to stow/pack in your back/fanny pack:


Original Nuun Active: Hydrating Electrolyte Tablets, Citrus Berry Mix, Box of 4 Tubes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3.y9yb90HTNV4

started at 50, now 52 blue belt

• stretch anything that you "feel" soreness either when training or when you stretch daily for 5 mins to increase your range of motion
  
• Ultima raspberry electrolyte drinks twice daily to relieve muscle soreness and help with diet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IIGVUQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• fish oil twice daily. Walmart Spring Valley brand supplements are good and studies show good purity. Make sure you research whose supplements you take.
  
• Maybe some glucosamine sulfate if you are having joing/tendon issues
  
• focus on your breathing and keeping an active pace. Do cardio training outside of bjj with a goal of increasing your lung capacity
  
• Build your bjj game around your particular strengths rather than trying to emulate another persons style. Focus on you getting better week to week rather than keeping up with the rate of improvement of other particularly younger members
  
• Don't roll faster than you can think about what you are doing now and what you want to do next. going harder is almost always a bad idea
  
• If someone injures you because they explode into submissions do not roll with them any longer and let them know why as the younger prouder group won't give them that feedback. You'll likely only get a couple of those injuries before you can't do bjj any longer
  
• Competition is a different experience but at my age of 52 I only have 2 or 3 competitors out of 1000 at an ibjjf for example so think realistically about what competitive experience is available to you.

The best zero sugar electrolye drink power I've found is called Ultima. https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Hydrating-Electrolyte-Raspberry-Gluten-Free/dp/B01IIGVUQA

If you're not interested in breaking out the milligram scale and whipping some of your own, there are various ORS packet suppliers out there, who sell packets of electrolytes and glucose consistent with the WHO recommendations for oral rehydration. This is a cheaper one available from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Rehydration-Organization-Poisoning-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9UM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=who%2Bors&qid=1567335584&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

I can't vouch for the quality of this product. You may be able to find cheaper bulk products if you search hard enough.

I use Lyte Balance. It's an electrolyte concentrate, you add a capful to a glass of liquid. 281mg Sodium, 350mg Potassium, 50 mg Magnesium. Taste is fine, I usually say it tastes like tears. The bottle describes how to use it.

For more Magnesium, Natural CALM has 325 mg. I like the Raspberry-Lemon flavor but you can buy sample boxes of 5 flavors. I can't find the assorted box on Amazon without buying a whole display, but I've found it at health food/co-ops before.

I'm about 6 months on keto (lost 30lbs, no migraines from 2-3/monthly, lots of energy/stamina). At first I documented my electrolytes everyday now I usually just add the electrolytes when I feel like I need it. Usually I'll get a mild headache or not feel as energetic.

I use this stuff called Nuun, it is an unsweetened tablet that dissolves in whatever you drop it in. Has all your needed "iums" (sodium, potassium, magnesium) to get you through the day if you're like me and don't eat a ton of salt and avocados. Amazon link

PM: drink a full bottle of water before laying down.

AM: two advil, then two bottles of water with [electrolyte tabs,] (http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Active-Hydration-Electrolyte-Enhanced/dp/B001QW1L72) and scrambled eggs.

Not the same thing but I always travel with [electrolyte tablets... extremely small, packable, and a lifesaver.](
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sport-Hydro-Hydration-Tablets/dp/B008AGN01C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520565762&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Medi-Lyte+electrolyte)

But your body always needs water so it's hard to get around the need for real fluids.

I really like Nuun, but it's a bit pricey.

There are several different brands of electrolyte mixes that you can bring and mix in with your hydration pack. Liquid IV is a pretty popular brand that's relatively cheaper for how many you get (you can find it at Costco too). I personally like Biosteel.

This is another great electrolyte drink. I like the "citrus" flavor, it's grapefruity.

Let's start with the 3 beers x 150 cal each = 450 calories.

Then I'd consider dropping the chocolate, beef jerkey & candy (keep the granola) and consider trying these.

Instead of relying just on eating, you can also add these to your water bottles for rejuvenating powers.

Good luck, keep riding, and if you actually want to lose weight, it sounds like your diet is the place to start. Check out /r/fitness & /r/weightroom

Get him small things that can mildly improve life in the field. Body Glide - helps with chaffing, good for the feet in boots). NUUN He can put this in his water bottle (?) and rehydrate better. Tactical Carabiner. Really good socks - not sure if coyote green or brown is right, someone here will know. He won't have the time or space for many fun activities so comfort in the field will be a priority. A gift box of comfort would be nice IMO.

I like/use Ultima Replenisher. I get the lemonade, which I think tastes pretty great, but haven’t tried the other flavors...

Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Grape, 90 Servings, no Sugar, 0 Carbs or Calories, Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Non-GMO, Vegan, with Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGL894/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2NVwCbJP6K8XD

I have been to Playa twice. Cannot make it this year.

Recover ORS at night, or whenever, to hydrate.

https://www.amazon.com/RecoverORS-Hangovers-Food-Poisoning-Diarrhea/dp/B008OCZ7TU

I took some energy bars and fiber supplements also. The food is plentiful, but not great. Get to the merch table early first day and line up. Everything sells out early. Buy a cardboard poster box and take with you. I took a bunch of two dollar bills for tipping throughout the trip. Are you coming in a day early and staying a day after? Highly recommend that. Float for the lagoon. Don't miss the after shows, they rock. Four days of shows are exhausting. Don't sleep all day and miss all the fun stuff. Don't miss the charity auction.

Playa is the most fun I have ever had as an adult. Have fun!

I like this one

I purchase nuun electrolyte tablets on Amazon and they do the trick also!

https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Formula-Electrolyte-Enhanced-Citrus/dp/B001QW1L72

I was also on keto and gave that up eventually because I kept bonking during long hard rides. Now I find oatmeal for breakfast before the ride works for me. During the ride, I take a Clif blok every half hour or so. So I’m not strictly keto anymore, although I still cut down on carbs and do intermittent fasting when I’m not riding.

But, with respect to leg cramps, it’s usually a matter of taking in electrolytes. One that was recommended to me by an avid hiker was Ultima. It’s keto friendly. Right now, I like this. Costco sells it much cheaper but it has carbs.

Rehydration solution -- I use this one -- helps a lot. If you want to make your own, you can mix 1/4 cup white sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt and 1 tablespoon potassium salt. Typically I'll slam that down right after weighing in and then sip on Gatorade the rest of the day.

I use these Oral Rehydration Salts ORS (100,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9UM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share and while I feel bad about the packaging they're pretty good and easy to mix with juice or water.

I can rec this, all I take outside of water -> https://www.amazon.com/Lyte-Balance-Electrolyte-Concentrate-re-hydrating/dp/B009I4H25U?th=1

little pricey as far as these types of products go, but I really like it.

Outside of that general tips that have worked for me -

1. if you can, eat a keto diet for a few weeks prior to the fast. This primes your body perfectly. Also if you can eat keto for a few weeks + intermittent fasting that's a promising indicator you can can mentally handle a longer fast
   
2. try to stay as busy as you can, even in leisure do something fairly engrossing to distract you from thinking about how weird it is you haven't eaten for x amount of days. If I'm hungry or thinking about breaking the fast I realize I'm just not staying busy enough usually.
   
3. mornings are the worse for me, I make sure to drink water and go for a short walk asap
   
4. that said don't drink too much water, you'll flush out your body of minerals and have a bad time. If you are a big coffee drinker this is especially easy to do.
   
5. hungry? go for a walk. bored? go for a walk. low energy? the trend continues. I think it is important to maintain light-moderate physical activity...helps you get to sleep at night, which isn't that easy if you're fighting off pangs before passing out.
   
6. don't obsesses about breaking the fast perfectly, it doesn't matter that much. Use common sense, don't binge on 5 Rotisserie Chickens. I do think it helps planning on what that light meal will be as a reward prior to the fast is useful as it helps take food off your mind while you are fasting, just another thing you don't have to think about.
   
   But yeah In general I would say the most important preparation is the prefast diet + mentality. If your body is already well adjusted to running off fat it will be 10x easier.
   
   good luck!
   
   

My favorite is Drip Drop powder, but liquid Pedialyte is a good second.

What do you think of this in terms of an electrolyte supplement? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00V7ATUD0

I recommend watching this video, at the 9 minute mark there is a graph showing all cause mortality drops rapidly as you approach 4-5 grams sodium, then slowly increases beyond that. So it’s difficult to overdose. Your body should simply excrete the excess sodium.

If you get an electrolyte mix such as NormaLyte it may have 3g of sodium chloride and sodium citrate, but table salt is about 40% sodium. So even that only has ~1.2g sodium. Sports drinks are mostly just sugar water, and don’t really support general health, in my opinion.

Put another way, it would take 12.5g of table salt (over 2 tsp) just to reach the upper end of the ideal range. You could double or triple that and never reach the risk levels caused by low sodium. Salt is safe.

As far as water, I drink around a gallon a day, but there’s a wide range that is probably healthy. If you find pounding water helps your symptoms, it’s fine to drink a lot. If you don’t notice much difference, don’t stress about it too much. I don’t know how scientific it is, but there are water calculators out there.

I figure if I’m on the high end of water consumption, I should be on the high end of electrolytes as well. I made an electrolyte mix based on the Normalyte ratio.. I think it’s in section 2.3 of this doc. I add a few grams of that to my protein shakes, and salt my food aggressively, and I still don’t come near a concerning amount of sodium.

Methods and Resources for Hypermobility/EDS & POTS Management 1.0

Hope that helps.

Taking one of these salt packets each morning has really helped me. Gives me a lot more energy. https://smile.amazon.com/TRIORAL-Rehydration-Organization-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9U2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524527783&sr=8-3&keywords=trioral+rehydration+salts

Meditation/yoga/stretching seems to help me a lot with random chronic pain.

This :
Electrolyte Powder, Lemonade... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q33CN85?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It has some sort of artificial sweetener and I think some food color as well. I want to try something different which does not have either.

This is what worked for me:

Go on amazon and buy some of these. I had cramps at every race but when I started drinking water with a tablet the day before and morning of race day I have not had a cramp since. My last cramp was late May 2018. Since then I have been through and Agoge, HH, 2 Sprints, 1 Super, 2 Beasts, 1 Ultra and SGX.

They work.

Nuun Hydration: Electrolyte Drink Tablets, Juicebox Mixed Flavor Pack, Box of 4 Tubes (40 servings), to Recover Essential Electrolytes Lost Through Sweat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y2BLBbMV7J0N1

-Pack your bucket with a duplicate of EVERYTHING on you for your first lap. Even down to the same brands, this will ensure you know your gear and can swap out quickly.

-Don't spend longer than 10mins at transition. It is easy to convince yourself to quit.

-Bring medic scissors to cut off socks if you plan to remove them for foot repair.

-Use Darn Tough socks. Since I switched in may I have not had a single blister even in wet conditions. They are cheapest in the festival area depending on how many you buy.

-Walk uphill, run on the straights and downhills.

-Train long distances and do a mock transition mid way. You will figure out with time what to carry on you. The first time you will carry more than you need, and after a few runs like this you will know the minimum you need to bring to make it though and save energy by not carrying extra stuff.

-Pack gear in a race vest I got the Solomon adv skin 5 and 12. I took both but the 5 is perfect for Ultras. There is a huge difference in carrying your water in a camelpak and wearing your water in a vest.

-Remove your pack to shed weight before obstacle attempts.

EVERYone is different... it depends on your weight, severity of POTS etc. I'll use myself as an example- I have two 2-3 normalyte packets in water a day (https://www.amazon.com/NormaLyte-Rehydration-Salts-Yields-500mL/dp/B01IE8PMDE), I LOVE salt so I add a ton to almost every meal, and on days when I need extra support I'll take a few to several salt sticks. My POTS is mild-moderate, and I am light weight.

I just ordered their Vitassium product, which is higher in sodium and a smaller pill, so taking several of those daily along with my usual regimen should be a good amount for me. Also happy cake day!

This overlaps with a previous comment a bit, and may be way too detailed, but just in case...

When I had this same issue for a long time after a surgery I tried a bunch of things that didn't work, so I decided to focus on getting more out of the liquids I was able to drink. I had good results from products designed for rehydration after sports, illness, or hangovers. But only the healthy ones with no sugar or artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners. Things like Gatorade make it worse with all their sugar (which the body must use more fluid to process fully) and artificial ingredients. Tried Pedialyte too, but same sugar issues, tastes icky, and is too pricey.

The very best were Nuun tablets, which you drop into water. They have lots of different flavors, and have a hint of effervescence at first, so without trying I found I easily drank more overall. Some of the flavors, like grape, fruit punch, or watermelon, I adore because they remind me of yummy childhood drinks that were terribly unhealthy. But the Nuun tablets have natural fruit flavors, and are sweetened with monk fruit, so just healthy stuff. They have lots of electrolytes, and some vitamins/minerals that help your body retain more fluid. I buy them by the box on Amazon, and they have sampler boxes that let you try several flavors first. Many healthier markets carry them too, at a higher cost, so you can try them first Wish they were cheaper in general, but nope. :-(

This is the nuun site for more info: https://nuunlife.com/. And here is an example of a combo pack on Amazon (but if you search for Nuun, you will see all sorts of packs and prices): https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FoIDCbQ5RF68G. Just avoid the nuun tablets with black packaging, as they have caffeine in them.

If you go on Amazon and search for "hydration," the first batch of things that comes up will give you some really good options.

I also tried this concentrated rapid rehydrating liquid called LyteShow Electrolyte Concentrate that you can add to cold drinks, which worked well, but the Nuun tablets were much more practical (lightweight instead of heavy bottles of liquid, and more tasty, and cheaper). https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00EISFBYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qMIDCbC6MJP1S

I also switched to pink salt then, as it has tons of trace minerals (needed by the body to fully utilize your fluids), and that helped, surprisingly. Also just tastes much better! On bad days where I was almost fainting, I would take a mouthful of water and toss back a big pinch of that salt. It reduced the dizziness. But after that I began using the nuun tablets, which helped all around.

I ate as many juicy foods as I could then, like citrus, cucumbers, melon, lettuce, apples and pears. But I could barely eat at the time, so it wasn't enough by itself.

Switch to a really high quality multivitamin too, especially if your hair is falling out (mine did too). Avoid gummy vitamins, cheap stuff from the drug store, and brands known to source unregulated ingredients from China (like the NOW brand).

I hated the smell of my tap water which didn't help with drinking (and my city had good water), so I learned to fill a couple pitchers and leave them sitting out, uncovered, for 24 hours, which allowed all of the chlorine to evaporate.uch better then.

Oh, kind of random, but I also started keeping the mini cans of V8 tomato juice on hand (regular kind, not the low sodium). Normally I don't like it much. But when I was so dehydrated, it tasted sooooo good for some reason. Probably I just needed the salt to help me better retain fluids, but the extra dose of veggies probably helped too.

I think that's all my hard-won hydration tactics, but it all worked. Hopefully something in there helps you, so you can start feeling better. If I think of anything else, I will wander back. Good luck, my dehydrated friend. 🙂

(Am on my phone, so please excuse bad typing.)

I never liked G2 or Powerade Zero. Always thought they had that weird diet aftertaste. I use Nuun tablets in water to replenish electrolytes. Only 1g carbs for these: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72?th=1. I found out about them when I was looking for a low-carb alternative to Gatorade to replace electrolytes and saw that a lot of cyclists swear by it (I'm not a cyclist but I do dehydrate easily).

Try this stuff , it's a bit pricey, but it made huge difference in my hangovers. I'm not doing the nal stuff yet, but I will continue to use it when I start. Last drink of the evening is a pint of Liquid IV for me and wow what a difference. Look at the reviews.

Need electrolytes my friend. Potassium and sodium are vital. Eat more bananas or try some dehydration salt mixes.

Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9U2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PQNUCb8ABSX5T

Not sure why no one has mentioned electrolyte intake. That's the ticket. Drink a cup of broth or two (way more tasty then adding salt to your water) when you feel a headache coming on.

You will eventually get tired of this though. You can go with gatorade G2 or I really like this stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/Hydration--Electrolyte-Enhanced-Original-Tri-berry/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368192241&sr=8-1&keywords=nuun

An easy way to remedy this is to purchase electrolyte tablets to put in your camelbak/water bottle to keep your system in balance. Just ordered this online and plan on using it in the festival when I'm rolling.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_15Cfvb06G0P0J

You can ask your doc to measure your heart rate and blood pressure while sitting then while standing. If there's a big swing between the two, s/he may diagnose your POTS by that (or do a holter) and let you skip the tilt table since that can be too intense for some. I drink Nuun as my doc recommended to help keep my salt levels high (two tablets per day). https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Formula-Electrolyte-Enhanced-Citrus/dp/B001QW1L72

I use Nuun tablets.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QW1L72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

dude, you sound like you're on your way to recovery!! also, these. i need to order some just in general for life.

Drink bottled water (Aqua brand), and don't drink tap even if you are at a hotel. Boil the water first. Bring some carbon pills, just in case of disaster (e.g. diarrhea), and one of these oral rehydration packages.

I always tell people who travel to SE Asia (especially Indo) to be a little more careful with what they eat and drink. But eating street food is an experience. Do it, but go easy.

Sounds like a job for this magic elixir

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009I4H25U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495309188&sr=8-1&keywords=Lyte+balance&dpPl=1&dpID=41HDUyHWJDL&ref=plSrch

Oral Rehydration Salts ORS (100, One Liter Packets/Box) World Health Organization (WHO) New Formula for Food Poisoning, Hangovers, Diarrhea, Electrolyte Replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9UM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D1-4AbD56AQ76

I usually drink the Go Hydration Tablet mixture throughout the day (this is the one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sport-Hydro-Hydration-Tablets/dp/B008AGN01C/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1XHW6K5GGJW5T&keywords=salt+tablets+for+runners&qid=1563203438&s=gateway&sprefix=salt+table%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-6 )

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One thing I have seen is the electrolyte gels. Is this something yourself have come across?

I have struggled with impossibly dry skin since high school. I drink 5-8 bottles of water a day, use cetaphil moisturizer 3x a day, and still struggle. I recently started taking an electrolyte tablet once a day and my skin began to glow! It's supple and the angry spots don't look as angry. I am actually hydrating my skin for once! WOO!

You may need more electrolytes. You're probably sweating a lot and plain water sometimes needs a boost!

Pick up some electrolyte packets. I like ElectoMix by EmergenC. I keep a couple in my purse and my yoga bag. All you need is a cup or bottle of water to mix the powder in and you're ready to go!

Nuun makes electrolyte tablets. They reforms latex their product a year or two ago and it tastes pretty good. Same with the ElectoMix, just mix it with water and you're set.

ElectoMix

https://www.amazon.com/EMERGEN-C-ELECTRO-MIX-Lemon-Lime-4-2/dp/B002HWRY5S

Nuun

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468125794&sr=1-1&keywords=nuun

The most effective way would be to simply stop having children. Barring that, we would have to cut consumption greatly.

It's definitely possible to minimize energy and resource consumption through arcologies (live/shop where you work), permaculture or aquaponics (no runoff, 90% water saved vs soil farming), recycling or reusable materials (permanent plastic cup vs styrofoam), low hanging fruit (stop drinking bottled water, shipping it when you already have clean piped water - stop shipping soda, just ship a tablet that dissolves, etc...)

There's a lot of shit we can do but like you said, people don't give a shit. Personally I'm not going to have children because I just don't think they'll want to live in the world we're making for them.

I've had the exact same thing happen to me before. In fact, I had a panic attack after taking just 100mg magnesium glycinate--along with heart palpitations, just like you described.

I wonder if it might have something to do with electrolytes (of which magnesium is one)? I've recently started taking this product and feeling more energetic as a result. But my incident with mag glycinate was a long time ago, so I don't know if there's a direct connection.

Non-caloric powerade. Seriously. All the electrolytes without the crap. Also there's a product called Nuun that I use. You dissolve it into your water bottle and it acts just like Gatorade.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72

Do you think something like this would make you gag, as well? http://www.amazon.com/RecoverORS-Clinical-Rehydration-Poisoning-Hangovers/dp/B008OCZ7TU

Nuun Sport: Electrolyte-Rich Sports Drink Tablets, Juice Box Mixed Flavor Pack, Box of 4 Tubes (40 servings), Sports Drink for Replenishment of Essential Electrolytes Lost Through Sweat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-jumDb6Z2R8RZ
For those who care or are curious. These are pretty good. I don’t care for the flavor, so I just crush the tablet and chase it with water. If you have a sensitive tummy then I would just make the drink.

Yeah, I just take this as electrolytes instead:
https://www.amazon.ca/Vega-Sport-Electrolyte-Hydrator-Servings/dp/B00V7ATUD0/

I love these, use them everyday: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Chow-Fasting-Drops-electrolytes/dp/B07DGKSF1P

My calorie goal is based on my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expended) and adjusted an extra 300 calories for breastfeeding (so 2000 calories total is what I burn based on BFing and activity level). My goal is to hit 1700 calories a day and exercise 45-60 minutes 5x/week. Doing this I am at a guaranteed 300 deficit from BFing and then an additional deficit from exercising. I alternate between running (usually with the double stroller) and HIIT. I started this at 6 weeks PP and was back down to prepreg weight by 4 months PP (I gained 27lbs). The most important thing I do for my supply is to hydrate. I’m a big fan of Goodonya hydrate and Liquid IV

I get that this isn’t doable for a lot of women. I am fortunate that I really enjoy exercise. YMMV and don’t beat yourself up if it takes awhile to lose the weight.

What I found to be helpful is to stop at the gas station and get the water that has electrolytes in it. Also I got an electrolyte powder to mix with water off amazon and it works well.

New Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Cherry Pomegranate, 90 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGNPK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7x2.yb9X8SQYB

How did you feel after? Was it clearly a joint or muscle group getting tired and overused? Or did you overall feel just worn out?

There are really three things to do:

• General conditioning. Sounds like you mostly have that covered from your commute. If you had a random muscle/joint aches/pains I'd say ride more in general.
  
  
• Interval training. Your commute is pretty flat. You should try more hills. You'll survive without this but this is really how you get strong and fast. It will build muscles (lactate threshold?) and build cardiovascular strength.
  
  
• Nutrition. I think people might overlook this the most. Generally when you train for more than 1-2 hours at high intensity you need to replenish calories and salts. Especially salts. Put salt tabs (ie electrolytes) in all your water and make sure to eat snacks (bars, etc) while you ride. It differs for everyone a little. I like at least 16oz and a bar an hour or so. When you don't do this people usually feel really tired and just hit a wall after a while. I notice salt tabs make the biggest difference. They keep me coherent.

I use this stuff.

oh! and you can buy the WHO rehydration salts pre-made too. i get it on amazon, it's called "trioral" but i'm sure there's other brands too.

there's also salt tablets, if this is your issue. for example, thermotabs.

Buying a pre-mixed electrolyte supplement has helped me get the right salts in the right amounts... Two I have used:

http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Active-Hydration-Electrolyte-Enhanced/dp/B001QW1L72

http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Sport-Electrolyte-Hydrator-Lemon/dp/B005QDXR2E

I suggest replacing the Pedialyte with Ultima:

https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Hydrating-Electrolyte-Powder-Servings/dp/B01IIGUTEY/ref=pd_sbs_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01IIGUTEY&pd_rd_r=C2NVS5HTZPWHQ6PTSRY8&pd_rd_w=yQWcC&pd_rd_wg=9NSo8&refRID=C2NVS5HTZPWHQ6PTSRY8&th=1

This stuff is great, I use it nearly every day. Whole Foods sells a smaller container if you can't/don't want to buy from Amazon.
Ultima doesn't have artificial colors and flavors like Pedialyte (those actually inhibit electrolyte absorption and aren't good for you in general).

These are kind of pricey, but I loooooove nuun tablets. They taste nice, they're not too sweet, and they're a little fizzy :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9UM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_maoWCbYSG9VW5

2 strips bacon every other day & egg daily (fried in bacon or coconut oil) for breakfast. If it's not a bacon day the coffee also gets the bullet treatment.

Lunch is 1oz of cheese, 1 oz summer sausage, and 10-15 almonds.

The simplicity of the morning routine (make egg, cut cheese and meat for lunch, coffee in mug) is easy for me to do whether I have to work at 8am or 4pm, and fills me up surprisingly well-- I almost never get hungry before 6pm.

Bonus, the mostly/high fat intake early in the day sets me up for a pretty flexible feeling dinner. I try to put everything in MFP before I cook it though, just to check. Last night was cauliflower rice and spinach, with blue cheese sprinkled on top, and some leftover flank steak. It was really good.

Also if you're feeling off, look at your electrolytes (I love these: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72?th=1)

AND remember keto flu is real. It took me appx three weeks to get "over" it. You can do it!

Try these:

Sports Salt Pills

Or this:

Ultima drink mix

If that's too steep of a price, get some good salt (Himalayan pink, Real Salt, etc) and add a lot to your food.

You are most likely dehydrated and depleted your sodium, potassium, magnesium i.e. electrolytes. You better like water more than Aquaman in the first weeks of keto :)

I think I need to create a template for this email :)

I order it online now in a box of 4. It works just like alkaseltzer, a tablet dissolved in a glass of water.

It helps alot when i have trouble keeping anything down.

Nuun was on the back shelves at Walmart and disappeared probably because no one was buying it.

https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Formula-Electrolyte-Enhanced-Citrus/dp/B001QW1L72

That is the exact product ive been purchasing. Works well in a slump and kicks in pretty quickly.

This is just for hydration not to treat the pain/abdominal cramping/nausea and vomiting i endure all day. For that I would ask your doctor about using capsaicin cream every 4 hours. Ill link my source below.

"Successful Treatment of CHS"
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5758720/

I usually get this one in the lemon lime flavor.

https://www.amazon.com/TRIORAL-Rehydration-Organization-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9U2

It tastes like one spoonful of salt in a gallon...barely anything. Also this stuff is for search and rescue type things and has about 20 gatorades per packet. I can use one broken up overy a day and it honestly changed my life. I can actually do stuff and do it again the next day without shitty muscle cramps/spasms

I like this one, https://www.amazon.com/Lyte-Balance-Electrolyte-Concentrate-re-hydrating/dp/B009I4H25U, personally. 1 capful in any beverage.

Something like this product maybe? I'm just not sure if this would be safe to use alone for an "extended fast"

https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Replenisher-Electrolyte-Pomegrante-Gluten-Free/dp/B01IIGNPK4

I picked up keto friendly electrolyte powder. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q33CN85/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you for the advice. I didnt take any sups the first 3 days but the last 3 I have started to add them in as I noticed I was feeling just a bit weird. I do take a multivitamin that I got from the store but I dont think its that good, every time I take it, a few hours later I feel weird like an upset stomach kind of and a bit of heartburn. So i ordered this off of amazon instead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IIGL894/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

It should arrive today and I will use this along with bone broth to make sure I dont fucking die. All good so far.

I just started using this stuff and it seems to help. I mix one heaping portion with a 1/2 gallon jug of water

Can confirm, these are life savers. this year im trying out an "adult" version that has more stuff in it.

edit: Link for the version i got( 2 day shipping as of yesterday ) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OCZ7TU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Three weeks into keto today, and I feel great! I've lost 14 lbs so far, which I'm thrilled about.

The people in my life have been so supportive of my effort to stick to keto. And even my coworkers have been commenting that my face looks slimmer! Pants are no longer tight. It's been so empowering and a real confidence-boost to start/stick to this WOE.

My revelations this week:

• Ketoade is a godsend. I ordered some powder off of amazon-- it was pretty expensive but super convenient. When it runs out I'll probably start making my own. It's also helped me drink more water throughout the day
  
• You don't necessarily need to work out to see results if you're eating at a big enough calorie deficit.
  
• If I'm going out for drinks or food with friends, I now eat my own keto meal beforehand. I find I'm less likely to indulge when I'm already full. Also, the macros/calories of restaurant foods are so hard to estimate!
  
• Owning a food scale is a necessity. I learned I have no real concept of what an ounce or a gram is, so I was actually overestimating the calories in foods and was UNDER-eating! No wonder I was so hungry at the beginning
  
• Fat bombs and pork rinds are great for when I have cravings for junk food (I just have to be careful not to overdo it!)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008AGN01C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

I use these ^^, bulk powder’s supplement and usually drink two to three cups of boullion a day.

Hi there! We seem to be pretty similar - also Cat 3 lady with 90g of protein a day. First - fish oil will have no carbs in it. For electrolytes, I ordered this, which has none, or you can use lite salt or Powerade zero (or equivalent).

For carbs, you're going to want to keep them under 20g (not counting fiber, like with keto) and fats also under 20 grams. Lower is always better, if you can manage it, and spreading carbs out throughout the day will prevent spikes. I messed this up by eating a container of pico de gallo for dinner last night, and felt weird for an hour but nothing too crazy.

Keep in mind that this is, very much, a type of fast. You aren't going to feel satiated, but it will work. My personal favorites for food are:

• sliced turkey breasts from the deli (careful about flavorings, smoked is usually OK but I found the sriracha one isn't) with horseradish or mustard, if you like tangy spicey stuff
  
  
• Egg whites however you like them. Either boil eggs and leave the yolks or as scramble with dark green veggies of your choice
  
  
• Chicken breasts marinated in calorie free stuff. There are marinade suggestions at the back of the book.
  
  
• Shrimp with cabbage and soy sauce. I may add a tablespoon or two of a sauce with a few carbs in it if I've been good the rest of the day.
  
  For reference, I'm averaging around 635 calories a day.
  
  I'm not gonna lie, this diet is very boring. Others may have better ideas - I know my husband has concocted some crazy curry that meets his macros, but it always ends up being more than I'm allowed to eat all day (he's a significantly bigger person than me in all directions). I'll get the recipe at some point though so others can copycat if you'd like.
  
  You can follow along with my updates here if that's helpful! I update every morning, and will probably keep going until the 14th.
  
  Good luck :)

Another brand of something similar: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008AGN01C/

Be careful with the cola ones. They have a bunch of caffeine in and didn't realise. Couldn't figure out why I wasn't sleeping!

When I have really felt the keto flu, I have taken Nuun electrolyte tablets which work well for me. I take the original ones which are <1g carbs per tablet (the newer ones are 4 g carbs per tablet and use Stevia instead of artificial sweeteners, and are certfied vegan). I don't take these everyday, only when I fail to consume enough electrolytes in my diet and start to really feel the effects.

Trioral Reydration salts before bed time prevents hangovers. Do a bong toke in the morning anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/TRIORAL-Rehydration-Organization-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9U2?th=1

When you start getting the killer CRAMPS on your feet or calf muscle - you need to start doing electrolytes. Sodium, potassium, magnesium.

I make homemade gatorade with regular salt + NOSALT (potassium chloride) mixed 50/50.Pick up a Calcium + Magnesium supplement and MOAR Potassium tabs.

Recipe:

Sugarfree drank mix. Anything from Rasberry tea to the ENERGY types with vitamins and stuff.

About 1/2 a teaspoon TOTAL of reg salt + NOSALT mixed. Balance the salty with the drank mix.

Take 1 Calcium tab + 2 Mags and 2-3 potassium with breakfast.

PROTIP; When you feel that nasty cramp in your calf, RAISE YOUR TOES UP . Stops it cold. Then drank some salt , mebbe some broth, whatever.

EASY WAY (but pricey for what it is): NUNN or similar brand Hydration tabs. Just plop one in your water bottle and go.

Nuun is another option.

Powerade Zero is almost no potassium or sodium. I've never had an issue with magnesium personally.

You can also mix your own rehydration mix, though I can't remember the proportions of salt to sodium citrate and potassium. I'd say it is somewhere around 3:3:1 salt/sodium citrate/potassium. You can use sodium bicarbonate instead of citrate, but I don't like the taste.

I know this one... I struggle to stay hydrated even when I'm not hung over. Go on amazon and buy some oral hydration salts... It doesn't taste great, but they work wonders!

https://www.amazon.com/TRIORAL-Rehydration-Organization-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9U2/ref=pd_sim_200_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=ZN52MCRP6CKSCT0SMF60&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9U2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IMuZxbP80F81A

Just mix with 1L of water

Here's a few brands:

https://www.amazon.com/SaltStick-Electrolyte-Replacement-Capsules-Supplement/dp/B005I6DA5S/

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72

https://www.amazon.com/LyteShow-Electrolyte-Concentrate-Rehydration-Magnesium/dp/B00EISFBYA

Yup, healthy snacks for sure! I love dried apricots or raisins. Small, natural, and packable. I use Nuun tablets for hydration. They're like drinking a gatorade without the sugar, just straight electrolytes. You might really like those! - https://www.amazon.com/New-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469543401&sr=1-1&keywords=nuun

They look like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Drip-Drop-Hydration-Powder-Taste/dp/B004HIXN28/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1371070630&sr=8-11&keywords=pedialyte). If they are going to say yes to sealed gum, cigs, and chap stick, why would they say no to something like this?

With the Gatorade, get the sugar free kind. The sugar in regular Gatorade can make the symptoms worse. Or better yet get some hydration tablets with no sugar (and no fake sugar). I used nuun tablets after retrieval:
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72

Congrats on the positive! I agree with the others - call the RE.

Awesome! Glad you're feeling better!

I ordered some Nuun tablets. I've heard they're incredibly helpful with salt/electrolyte deficits. They should arrive later today. Can't wait!

I just got Drip Drop Hydration Powder. I haven't tried it yet, but comes very highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Drip-Drop-ORS-Powder-Packs/dp/B004HIXN28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412026918&sr=8-1&keywords=drip+drop+oral+rehydration

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Nuun-Active-Hydrating-Electrolyte/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465884284&sr=8-1&keywords=electrolyte+tablets

My favorite is Drip Drop powder, but liquid Pedialyte is a good second.

Pedialyte is amazing stuff. It has a ton of uses and has some great electrolytes that can boost your mood

Thank you so much for the recommendation! This thing never came up when I was searching amazon for "sports drink mix." This looks like something I can really try out.

Do you usually get this one or is there a better priced one?

http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Active-Hydration-Electrolyte-Enhanced/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

48 tabs for 17 dollars seem very competitive price though IDK how much a tab makes.

November 15 and female

So, an old boyfriend broke his back skiing. Luckily he had me to take care of him, but if he didn't, here's what I would have recommended.

Take advantage of any grocery delivery you can get where you live, and splurge for the pre-prepped ingredients if you can find them for the first month or so. A package of prechopped mirepoix, some cubed sweet potatoes, spinach, beans, seasonings and broth in a big pot with make a huge batch of hearty and filling soup.

Breakfast idea: Prechopped fruit, separated into baggies and frozen. See if you can get someone to come over and prep these for you by divvying up the fruit in bags, it can be a labor intensive process but worth it to get a stash of smoothies in the freezer. Add greens, protein powder, milk of your choice (I like coconut milk for the shelf stable quality) and blend. Keeping your protein intake high by drinking meals is easiest right now.
Clean your blender the easy way: fill with warm soapy water and blend, then rinse. Standing at the sink doing dishes is going to be very hard for a bit.

Search pinterest for "dump dinners", these are the "set it and forget it" of slow cooker meals. Things like add + prechopped veg + a bottle of some kind of sauce and you're set to serve a hot yummy batch meal over rice, with a mixed greens, etc.
You're NOT going to want to deal with lifting a slow cooker insert out to wash, etc. Buy plastic slow cooker liners for easy cleanup: https://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Kitchens-Cooker-Liners-Regular/dp/B00IE76Q7M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=slow+cooker+liners&qid=1562052723&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Also, he was always really dehydrated from the meds and these powdered electrolytes were awesome: https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-I-V-Multiplier-Electrolyte-Supplement/dp/B01IT9NLHW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2KGYGSC883PR9&keywords=powdered+electrolytes&qid=1562052252&s=gateway&sprefix=powdered+el%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

I was over 300 2 months ago. 324 and 12.3 I believe. I use a libre so my daily averages are in the 120s right now


Have you tried nuun?
Nuun Sport: Electrolyte-Rich Sports Drink Tablets, Juice Box Mixed Flavor Pack, Box of 4 Tubes (40 servings), Sports Drink for Replenishment of Essential Electrolytes Lost Through Sweat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vb1hDbKY20WNF

You could also look into a homemade or store bought version of the World Health Organization's oral rehydration solution. The trick is to have some glucose in the mix. Nuun didn't work for me.

TRIORAL - Oral Rehydration Salts ORS (15, One Liter Packets/Box) World Health Organization (WHO) New Formula for Food Poisoning, Hangovers, Diarrhea, Electrolyte Replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OG8G9U2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_boBnDbRBC240S

I've been using these, I like tablets because there's no liquid restriction issues when flying, they taste quite reasonable, and I could feel the beneficial effects quite quickly.

I have a kidney condition where I waste electrolytes, my body just doesn't recognize them as a good thing to have (thanks, genetics!). I'm taking medication for it, which I think I have to increase to balance the sweating, so that won't be much help to you, but I also mix a Vega electrolyte powder into my 16oz water bottle and drink half before and half during class. It has a ton of electrolytes and no sugar.

This one: https://www.amazon.ca/Vega-Sport-Electrolyte-Hydrator-Servings/dp/B00V7ATUD0?th=1&psc=1

Two groundbreaking things for me when it came to getting in my electrolytes were drinking bone broth and Ultima Replenishers.
Ultima replenishers are an all natural electrolyte drink in a variety of flavors. No sugar, calories or carbs and all six electrolytes. They have them on Amazon. My favorite is raspberry!

Ultima Replenisher Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Cherry Pomegrante, 90 Servings, no Sugar, no Carbs, no Calories, Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Non-GMO, Vegan, with Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGNPK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vWRIDbMMY5AK3

I drink this product at least once a day. I can really see a difference during my very active 12-hour work days.

Electrolyte Powder, Lemonade Hydration Supplement: 90 Servings.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q33CN85/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eTNEDbFMEWPHX

I use this stuff https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Replenisher-Electrolyte-Raspberry-Canister/dp/B01IIGVUQA

You get more bang for your buck with a powder than with tablets.

Amazon. found this

In addition to my morning electrolyte drink, I mix in Heather's Tummy Fiber. I'm not sure if it makes a big difference for me, as I've been using it since I started keto, but people with digestive problems swear by it.

Here are links, if you're interested:

https://amazon.com/Ultima-Hydrating-Electrolyte-Raspberry-Gluten-Free/dp/B01IIGVUQA

https://amazon.com/Heathers-Tummy-Organic-Acacia-Senegal/dp/B0009XFYSG

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Keto chow electrolyte fasting drops are extremely high quality and effective and gentle on the stomach. Electrolyte Drops

Personally I hit the salt plain, I don't mix it. Little gross but you could do either one.

Black coffee, as in no additions/creamer/sugar is fine. I hate it personally but it helps immensely with hunger control lol.

If you're worried about calories in electrolyte powder I'd just buy something like this that has 0 calories. Personally I wouldn't even go searching for something 0 calories as all the ones I've seen have 0-25 calories and you need I believe 40 calories or more to break a fast.

It'll do in a pinch but I'm a big fan of Ultima Powder. Pickle Juice works too when you're getting crampy from exercise and need to hydrate.

A batch of breastfeeding cookies in the freezer! I took the back cushions off of my sofa and used a lumbar support pillow instead. It really helped with getting up and down and was more comfortable for my back being trapped under the baby for hours on end. I also drank a lot of [this electrolyte drink](Ultima Replenisher Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Cherry Pomegrante, 90 Servings, no Sugar, no Carbs, no Calories, Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Non-GMO, Vegan, with Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGNPK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.rSTBbXBKYY6D) that I originally got to drink during labor.

I was having a lot of trouble getting my electrolytes in, so I caved and bought Nuun electrolyte tablets. I frickin' love them -- they're delicious, 1g carbs & 8 kcal apiece, and have fixed the fatigue, muscle pains, depression, and headaches I was getting after my first week of keto this go-around.

Get recoverors as well. This stuff is great for dehydration too

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/TRIORAL-Rehydration-Organization-Electrolyte-Replacement/dp/B00OG8G9U2&ved=2ahUKEwjp-ZSbqsPdAhW8HDQIHf1MAJUQFjAAegQIABAB&usg=AOvVaw3wnfL3JYrOW6uDKs8kcssw

Also this one which is on the pricey side but has zero cal

https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Hydrating-Electrolyte-Raspberry-Gluten-Free/dp/B01IIGVUQA/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537017822&sr=8-5&keywords=electrolyte&th=1

Hey! Your post is a bit old, but I just wanted to throw this out there. I use a capful of this daily every time I do a fast since potassium and magnesium are the main things I worry about. It's a little expensive but easier to get down than the tabs or a ton of different supplements. It also lasts for ages since you have to use so little.

https://www.amazon.com/Lyte-Balance-Electrolyte-Concentrate-re-hydrating/dp/B009I4H25U/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491253642&sr=8-7&keywords=electrolyte+liquid

I find it helps keep me from getting shaky or light-headed.

Thanks! I already have a couple boxes of sugar-free Nuun so it would be easy for me to pop a couple of those on fasting days.

This shit right here is the bomb: https://www.amazon.com/Ultima-Replenisher-Hydrating-Electrolyte-Lemonade/dp/B07M8P8TCZ/

0 calories, all kinds of friendly, all plant based, packed with minerals and vitamins. Under $.50 a serving. I mix one scoop with 30 oz of water and its plenty of taste and sweet.

There are a million different powders available. I use this (I fast 23 hours a day, nothing super long but it helps).


Electrolyte Powder, Lemonade Hydration Supplement: 90 Servings, Carb, Calorie & Sugar Free, Delicious Keto Replenishment Drink Mix. 6 Key Electrolytes - Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium & More. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q33CN85/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j38UDbEMWWFZR

https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Hydration-Electrolyte-Tablets-Citrus/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1494951874&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=camelbak%2Belixir&th=1

They're all pretty good, but I preferred the rest over the tropical. There are other options that include caffine if you want that for energy.

Damn, that's a long day in the saddle. Hope no rain that day! I had a couple friends do the 100K at Carrabassett last month, and they had to deal with a hour long downpour about an hour after starting that turned lots of the grass into goopy mud.

My Dr. told me that without having kidney disease or some similar issue that it's not even possible to develop hyperkalemia from food. Your kidneys will take care of excess potassium. With Spironolactone, the main thing to worry about is dehydration. Make sure to drink plenty of water but not too much water as that can lower your sodium. Keep something like nunn electrolyte tablets on hand for that. Also, pickles are awesome.

Should I get this for electrolytes? Do I really need to supplement? I am not deficient in anything besides vitamin D.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Lyte Balance | Electrolyte Concentrate | Triple Strength | Supercharged Hydration | Hangover Helper | No Additives, No Sweeteners | Potassium + Magnesium | 64 Servings | 16 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009I4H25U/

This is the link. It’s pretty tasty!

Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGL894/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lDsPAb19K3547

Lyte Show is a life saver

ultima electrolyte drink mix

The ultima has no added fake sugar, or brominated veg oil or any of that crap and has a lot more minerals than Gatorade/Powerade. I love the raspberry but there's tons of flavors and they also come in individual packets but I prefer the scoop to make pitchers of it.


The lyte show is great to keep in your bag for when you really need help. It's also great for athletes and binge drinkers because of how quickly it replenishes. It does taste like salt water but not as bad as you would
Think. The other option will
Taste better and be easier for you to drink but this is for when you need it quickly...and it really doesn't taste that bad


I swear by both of these.

I also highly recommend these hydration tablets to drink in the AM/throughout the day: https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Hydration-Electrolyte-Tablets-Juicebox/dp/B019GU4J56/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505762346&sr=8-1&keywords=nuun

Definitely find a sugar free version. Sipping on a sugary beverage throughout the day will destroy your teeth. My favorite sugar free electrolyte is available on amazon. Ultima. Lots of flavors to choose from:-) New Ultima Hydrating Electrolyte Powder, Orange, 90 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGUTEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KdrVCb7XVDWEV

People with POTS generally need a MUCH higher salt and electrolyte intake. When a POTS person drinks too much water without salt it goes through your system quickly which can cause an imbalance with your bodies electrolytes which will make your symptoms much worse. You may want to check with a doctor before drastically increasing your salt intake if you have certain health issues (such as kidney problems).
A few good sources of electrolytes are pedialyte (or generic, easy to find but on the expensive side), electrolyte powder or tablets (I’ve found the best prices on amazon).
A few electrolyte powders to add to your water I recommend are Ultima, nuuns or this one that I’ve just started,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q33CN85/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Ip5UCbZFE7WPS

Edit: fixed link

Mesh jacket, avoid black. I wore a Joe Rocket Phoenix in grey last summer, never got much above 43-ish, but 85-95% humidity is common here, I'd much rather have a few degrees hotter if it were dry. Sucks when you're stopped, sucks when you're going a bit less. White and/or silver would have been better than grey and black, but that's not exactly rocket surgery to figure out.

You're going to be pouring sweat, so hydration is a must. CamelBak it up, and get some electrolyte tabs to help keep your salt levels up. I like those because they're reasonably lightly flavored, and low on calories. I find em more refreshing than something like Gatorade.

• Mesh
  
• Light Colours
  
• CamelBak

I found broth and lite salt (EW UGH NO) to be unappealing and difficult to keep up with, so I got this stuff instead: http://www.amazon.com/Lyte-Balance-Electrolytes-hydrating-Potassium/dp/B009I4H25U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420232536&sr=8-1&keywords=lyte+balance

It has helped tremendously. 1 capful in the first three or four glasses I drink. There's no taste, depending on how off-balance I am. It's a hell of a lot less salty than.. well, salt, either way.

Also, lots of avocado!

I'm looking into going on a ~800mi tour at the end of August and I was just wondering how you performance was? Did you take and electrolyte supplements or eat on the saddle?

I was thinking of just taking jerky and almonds on the road with me for the times in between towns. I also worry about electrolytes cause I enjoy not dying (I found these which seem promising).

Any information would be wonderful, this is the post I have been waiting for, thanks! =D

[Nuun] (http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Active-Hydration-Electrolyte-Enhanced/dp/B001QW1L72/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426032291&sr=1-1&keywords=nuun) tablets. I mix them with [Mio] (http://www.amazon.com/Mio-Water-Enhancement-Liquid-Tangerine/dp/B00DRKMKM6/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1426032390&sr=1-2&keywords=Mio) for better flavor.

Maybe my issue wasn't with electrolytes as is was only 48 hours, maybe I drank too much water.

Also, the electrolytes I listed were from one tablet, to get to the levels you take would mean taking about 615 tablets (they come in a pack of 20). Are these tablets no good?

Do you have low blood pressure? I do, and i need electrolytes in my camel pack on my rides.

Something like: https://www.amazon.ca/Vega-Sport-Electrolyte-Hydrator-Servings/dp/B00V7ATUD0

You can also look at magnesium malatye as a supplement prior to riding.

However these are more if you feel very fatigued or start getting cramps.

Key Nutrients Electrolyte Powder - it has no sugar and calories.

I use thi: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DGKSF1P/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Gatorade... That is for the weak. I go with one of these on mornings like this. Works wonders

I started taking one of these before bed and right after waking up for the past 2 weeks and I believe I no longer feel thirsty like I did?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QW1L72

I put a capful of Lyte Balance electrolyte concentrate in my coffee everyday. It has really helped me. You can buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009I4H25U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540297946&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=lyte+balance+electrolyte+concentrate&psc=1

I bought a 100 pack of these. $0.40/piece, compared to $2/piece for Pedialyte.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OG8G9UM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008AGN01C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No sugar and almost no calories.

I have used the WHO oral rehydration salts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OG8G9U2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482859184&sr=8-1&keywords=trioral+oral+rehydration+salts&pi=SY200_QL40

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Jeff

This is what I was taking that made me feel bad. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IIGVUQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, tried Mio which wasnt really helpfull, but wasnt as bad as the stuff from amazon.

I get "nuun" for my hangovers. Its a little disk that you put in a bottle of water and basically becomes sugarfree gatorade. Its easy enough to keep in the house, we use it after hiking / sports as well as hangovers. Easier than keeping full bottles of gatorade. I think there's 8? servings in a tube.

I don't know what electrolyte replacement you're using but you could always try something like powerade zero or a calorie free powder.

Get some of these for your water:

http://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Hydration-Electrolyte-Enhanced-Tri-berry/dp/B001QW1L72

Even these will work:

http://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Powder-8-0-52oz-packets-canister/dp/B00B042DIW/ref=sr_1_8?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1397607555&sr=1-8&keywords=g2+powder+packs

You will feel much better at the end of the night because you've maintained proper electrolyte levels.

If you drink alcohol try to alternate between it and a drink with electrolytes. Water will help prevent hangovers, but the electrolytes really keep you up and moving.

Agreed. I think OP should try nailing all the electrolytes in one go with a scoop of this daily

For the rehydration salts... I use RecoverORS. It's expensive for what it is.. but also the best I have found. More hydrating than even Pedialyte and more electrolytes than that and Gatorade or any sports drinks.

The SOL Bivvy weighs only 3.5 oz and packs pretty small. It looks bigger in pics then it is.

My favorite energy bars are Soldier Fuel - 3 year shelf life, ideal balance of protein, fat and carbs, give you TONS of energy, and also some of the best tasting out of all the energy bars (aside from maybe Clif, but those only have like a 6 month shelf life). They were designed originally for soldiers on the field that needed a quick boost (previously HOOAH bars), so you know they are loaded with nutrients, more so than the average bar.. and field tested by soldiers. They also have peanut butter flavor but I'm crazy for the chocolate. I have a problem saving them in my survival packs because I end up eating them as snacks. It's good they come by the case :). But then it's a good idea to actually LIKE the food you put in your survival kits. Nothing like food comfort in a bad situation. It's the little things.

Like I can suffer pretty bad from low blood sugar crashes. One of those things will keep me going for hours.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IIGUTEY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521914139&sr=8-4&keywords=electrolytes&dpPl=1&dpID=41mTydffC6L&ref=plSrch

Would something like this work?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00V7ATUD0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526482704&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=electolytes