COMMENT TO COLLEEN
What grabbed my attention in reading the Comments section located below the article you sent was the possible loss of electrolytes from drinking too much water. When my exercise used to be so intense it produced rivers of sweat, I used to wonder about electrolyte loss. When Trader Joe's starting carrying Smartwater, which contains electrolytes, I would buy bottles of it from time to time. Now that I have foresworn plastic bottles of water, the article you sent nudged me to look into electrolytes online. The article linked below essentially says that if you eat whole foods, you're getting all the electrolytes you need. When I start cardio -- haven't yet -- and the sweat starts pouring again, I'll take another look into electrolytes. Thanks for sending.


http://ironman.com/training/nutrition/electrolytes-in-the-ironman-nutrition-and-hydration-plan#axzz203Kgah51