Supplements to aid in rehydration from last minute weight loss

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2 total messages Started by Catherine Savino Tue, 07 Apr 1992 03:30

Author: Catherine Savino
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 1992 03:30

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knew what supplements would help in helping re-hydrate after
dehyrating to loss weight. The situation is this: I have a powerlifting meet this weekend,
and I am dangerously close to my weight limit (116 3/4). I will probably have to use 
de-hydration as a means of making weight (Unless anyone knows a better way!!). 
I have to weigh in @ 12:30, and lifting starts as 2:30. What is the best (and fastest)
way to re-hydrate?? I've heard that Magnesium and Potassium will help. Is this true?
Any idea in what quantities?? I know that refined sugar is a no-no, since my last 
lift will probably not be until 5:30 or 6:00, what is the best thing to eat through-out
the day??   Thanks in advance for any help.

As a side note, If anyone is interested the ADFPA (American Drug Free Powerlifting Association)
Is holding it's Women's National Championship this weekend in San Ramon California.
If anyone is interested in attending and needs details, send e-mail.

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Re: Supplements to aid in rehydration from last minute weight loss

Author: Matt Mahoney
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 13:55

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cathys@Ingres.COM (Catherine Savino) writes:
>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if anyone knew what supplements would help in helping
>re-hydrate after
>dehyrating to loss weight. The situation is this: I have a powerlifting
>meet this weekend,
>and I am dangerously close to my weight limit (116 3/4). I will probably
>have to use 
>de-hydration as a means of making weight (Unless anyone knows a better way!!). 
>I have to weigh in @ 12:30, and lifting starts as 2:30. What is the best
>(and fastest)
>way to re-hydrate??

You should be able to drink one quart of water (2 lbs) per hour from a
dehydrated state.  You will also need to replace electrolytes (mainly
sodium and potassium) and glycogen (carbohydrates) that you are likely
to lose while dehydrated.  Gatorade or Exceed has all of these.  You
should get about 1/4 to 1/2 of your fluid from these and the rest from 
water.  Drink as much as you can until you urinate every 20-30 minutes.

You will probably also carbo-deplete before your weigh-in.  The body
can store about 2000 calories (one pound) of glycogen, which it holds
in solution along with 4 pounds of water.  Eat a very high carbohydrate
meal after your weigh-in (pasta, bread, potatoes, rice) and avoid 
protein and fat.  You will need glycogen to lift.

You can train your digestive system to absorb food and water quickly.
I do this by eating and drinking as much as possible during prolonged
exercise (mostly bicycling) in hot weather.  My weight normally
fluctuates 5 lbs. during the day.

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