Had a wonderful time at a street fair yesterday but didn't get in hardly any protein all day. Was low on water too. Today I feel like my brain is in jello. I feel very dopey and slow. Could this be from the lack of protein and lowered fluids yesterday? Please let me know...

Thanks!

Laura

I find I can skimp on protein and feel okay, but skimping on fluids does me in every time and gives me those "hangover" symptoms without the fun of the "night before"! Seriously, being low on fluid can really mess with your body and your brain function. You might want to jump start your rehydration with some watered-down (or straight up, depending on your carb status) Gatorade. They do have low-carb, low-sugar Gatorade, but I frankly just use the regular and cut it 1:1 with water. Still tastes good and 1/2 the cals. Get some electrolytes into your system and some fluid and a few carbs to get the brain working. Push the water--add whatever flavoring you need to to really make it something you WANT to have, and then go for it.