Draglist's Journal, 27 October 2016

trying drinking lots of water, maybe some gatorade ??? 

Try pedialite for the dehydration. I'm not sure of the nutritional information but it's what they give infants for dehydration :D I'll keep you in my prayers! 

More water and electrolytes (salt) help me with that situation. Yea, I know salt is evil...lol. Not really. Not only is salt not evil when LC, it is a necessity. Dr. Phinney talks about this in the link I shared. Have a beautiful day, Draglist! 💖🌞 

Listen to everyone's advice. Drink that water today. :) 

2000 cals per day is murder 

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KMSL!!! You're welcome, buddy. ☺