In my experience it takes some time for my body to become accustomed to
dealing with high levels of fluid intake and loss. The effect is that if I
did no prior preparation, I would almost certainly be dehydrated at some
level during the first few days of a flying session, comp or whatever.
Despite the level of fluid intake being high enough, it simply passes
through my system and exits the pee-tube, without being absorbed. Imagine
pouring water on a totally dry pot plant... it all runs out the bottom until
the soil becomes moist, then it is much more readily absorbed.
If I were to begin my preparation on the morning of a flight, it is already
too late. My usual plan is to begin a well-above-average intake of water a
few days before I leave for a comp, then my system is ready to handle the
volume when the time comes. I might add that my work is quite physically
active, and I still find gliding another big step up in fluid requirements.
If you have a sedentary-style work then it probably means an even greater
change.
Any medical comment on this idea?
BT.
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From: "Ashford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'"
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Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 8:25 PM
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Hydration and nutrition made simple
JR
That is indeed my experience. When working in ceilings and in
circumstances
that are very hot, I find I cannot drink enough cold water. I like to
drink
cool water but will drink warm water in preference to icy cold. Even then
sometimes I cannot keep up and I judge my hydration by the amount of times
I
wee.
regards
John Ashford
07 3822 4264
0409679867
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