Water works in your body to supply nutrients and remove waste, help blood circulate and maintain body temperature. You can’t count on thirst to let you know that you need more water. By the time you feel thirsty you’ve already lost about 1% of your body’s water and are beginning to become dehydrated.
Don’t Count on Thirst
Posted on August 11, 2014 by Deb Hart
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Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.